The kitchen faucet sees the most use in the home. A flow test makes sure it delivers the water the cooking and the cleaning need.
The task
Test the kitchen faucet with the pull-down sprayer extended. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Des Moines, the full position is the measure.
The fill
Time the gallon fill with the faucet fully open on the cold. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Des Moines, the time is the flow.
The target
The kitchen faucets typically run between the one and the two gallons per minute. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Des Moines, the target is the range.
The aerator
A clogged aerator cuts the flow at the kitchen tap. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Des Moines, the clean aerator restores the flow.
The supply
The shutoff valves under the sink can be left partially closed. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Des Moines, the valves get the check.
The head
The sprayer heads also clog with the scale over the time. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Des Moines, the soak cleans the head.
The call
Need kitchen flow help? Call 888-217-3585 and West Des Moines Plumbing Pros will match you with a West Des Moines pro for the faucet service.
Plumbing in West Des Moines: what to know
In West Des Moines, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Polk County — from Clive, Windsor Heights and Waukee to ZIP codes like 50265, 50266, 50325 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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