The flow restrictors required for aerators and shower heads can clog, resulting in greatly reduced flow rates. Remove the aerator or shower head and make sure the flow restrictor is not clogged. Additionally, flushing the system properly will help to reduce the possibility and frequency of occurrences. The tips below will help you avoid problems. These procedures are a good idea to follow each time the water has been turned off for repairs in your home.


The flow restrictors required for aerators and shower heads can clog, resulting in greatly reduced flow rates. Remove the aerator or shower head and make sure the flow restrictor is not clogged. Additionally, flushing the system properly will help to reduce the possibility and frequency of occurrences. The tips below will help you avoid problems. These procedures are a good idea to follow each time the water has been turned off for repairs in your home.

TO FLUSH A KITCHEN OR LAVATORY FAUCET:

  1. Remove aerator and black sealing gasket above it
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  2. Turn faucet handle(s) to full on hot and cold mixed position(s) and flush lines for two minutes before turning off water with handle(s)
  3. Replace aerator

TO FLUSH A TUB / SHOWER FAUCET:

  1. Remove shower head if applicable
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  2. Turn handle(s) to full on hot and cold mixed position(s)
  3. Flush spout two minutes without moving handle(s)
  4. If you have a shower head, divert water to it and flush for two minutes. BE SAFE! Make sure cold water flows FIRST and that the rotational handle limit stop is properly set. See information on setting the adjustable limit stop.
  5. Replace shower head

Some debris and/or foreign material in the lines may be too large to pass through the faucet whether it is a kitchen, lavatory or tub/shower faucet. To remove this type of debris:

  1. Turn off water supply to both hot and cold.
  2. Remove all internal components.
  3. Turn water supplies back on and let run for 30-60 seconds. (For kitchen and lavatory faucets turn a bucket or similar large container upside down over faucet to deflect the water into the sink.)
  4. Turn water supplies off again.
  5. Reassemble faucet.
  6. Turn water supplies back on.
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