Several week ago I flushed my water heater.
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Ken S
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I shut the main water inlet off. I opened the drain on the tank and turned on the kitchen fuucett and the one in the first floor bathroom. After all the water drained out I turned on the main valve, closed the drain on the tank and turned off the faucetts.
After the tank refilled it seems that the water pressure in the kitchen is not as high as it was. I have noticed no variation anywhere else in the house. Is this my imagination? Does anyone have any thoughts?
After the tank refilled it seems that the water pressure in the kitchen is not as high as it was. I have noticed no variation anywhere else in the house. Is this my imagination? Does anyone have any thoughts?
4 answers
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Just a guess....check the aerator screen in the faucet and make sure it is clear...doesn't take much to block them. You prob kicked up some sediment in the lines by draining the heater...
HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC
on Nov 06, 2011
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I would have to agree with Handy on this one.
SawHorse Design Build
on Nov 06, 2011
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I'm also in the clogged aerator group. If you have ever ready the instructions for a "new faucet" install they usually recommended removing the aerator before the first use and flushing the unit. This is a precaution to unsure that any debris form the install does not get clogged up in the unit. As far as flushing a water heater most folks just leave the supply on and open the drain for a bit...this gets the bottom of the tank cleared in a somewhat quicker simple manner.
KMS Woodworks
on Nov 07, 2011
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You did not flush anything. When you flush a hot water heater you need to leave the water on so as it fills it flushes out any debris that is on the bottom. So before you address the water issue at faucet, do this again, leaving the water on while you open up the valve at the bottom. Everyone is correct on the aerator screen on the faucet. This is a common issue when the water is drained from the pipes and then turned on again. You may also want to do the baths and perhaps the shower heads as well. Even if they do not appear to have any issues. As they too most likely have silt in them.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Nov 07, 2011
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