Low hot water pressure on kitchen faucet
have been investigating a problem with the kitchen sink faucet for a while. It’s an old Moen with a cartridge type system, single handle.
I have removed the cartridge, and taken it apart to find no problems, except that it is leaking water through the top when the faucet is running.
When I stick my head under the sink, I can hear a hissing at the hot water shut-off, which indicates to me that it is not turned on all the way.
I tried opening the valve, but it will not open further. I have taken both valves apart, and found no difference between hot and cold.
I have checked the supply lines for kinks, etc and found none.
I am at a loss to explain what the problem is, except that it’s probably the shut-off valve or the supply line between it and the faucet.
I am probably going to have to replace the entire system due to the leaking faucet. It seems worn out. And the plastic bushing that screws down on top of the faccet (under the handle) is breaking away, mostly due to my having used slip-joint pliers on it a couple of times. I am sure there is a real tool for these things, but I don’t have one.
Any ideas on what would cause poor water pressure on one side (hot) besides what I have already mentioned?
It could be as simple as mineral (lime) buildup inside the body. That said, tho I agree it is time to upgrade :}:} in the end be cheaper and faster. If you can, change the stops ( valves) underneath also, go with the newer quarter turn ball valves, they give full pressure.
