Next up replace the cartridge.
New moen kitchen faucet low water pressure.
With the cartridge removed the water pressure coming out of the valve is great.
After replacing a moen 1225 cartridge my water flow is very weak.
Torrance chrome one handle low arc kitchen faucet ca87480 so here s the problem my new faucet doesnt have nearly the pressure my old faucet had which is a moen that dates back 16yrs.
I tried swapping out the new cartridge with yet another new cartridge same result.
Faucet makers such as moen supply restrictors on new faucets.
It s fairly easy to remove a water restrictor from a moen kitchen faucet and sometimes you need to remove it just to clean it.
Removing the aerator changes nothing.
As the 1 faucet brand in north america moen offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed kitchen and bath faucets showerheads accessories bath safety products garbage disposals and kitchen sinks for residential and commercial applications each delivering the best possible combination of meaningful innovation useful features and.
Still low pressure hot and cold.
Re assembled and still have low pressure.
I was hoping you kind professionals could help me with a recent problem concerning my new kitchen faucet.
Removed aerator it was clean turn the water on with out it just in case.
Installed it is just a trickle.
Its a moen torrance ca87480.
If this happens to you check several things first before you uninstall and return the faucet.
Hi i have low pressure that is localized in the kitchen faucet only.
A new faucet adds a new look to your kitchen or bathroom.
My whole house pressure is at 60 psi checked with gauge.
Btw i get excelent flow when i hook a hose to the shut off.
I also replaced the old flex copper pipes and associated wierd adapters with flex plastic tubes and standard fittings from the shut off valves so i would expect those should cause no problem.
Low water pressure in a new faucet often dampens your satisfaction after you complete this project.
The water pressure may be low in a moen kitchen faucet because of water valves that are not fully turned on a kinked water supply line a clogged aerator screen or debris in the cartridge.
The saved water is a benefit to everyone but when it prevents you from cleaning your dishes properly it can be too much of a good thing.
The faucet in the video is a moen banbury 87017.