Dealing with a Clogged Faucet? Here's What to Do

In some areas of our country, the water quality is relatively hard, with a higher concentration of impurities. There is a filter screen inside the faucet that can filter out some impurities in the water before it is discharged. However, as time goes on and the accumulated impurities increase, the water flow from the faucet can decrease and even become completely blocked. Next, I will introduce how to handle this situation.

1. Remove the Faucet

Many modern faucets have a head at the water outlet, which can be unscrewed by grasping it with your hand and turning it counterclockwise gently. Some faucets are integrated and can be removed by loosening the bottom connection.

2. Clean

1. Faucet Connection

The connection is relatively small, making it easier to clean. After removing the connection, take out the filter screen inside. You can use a thin needle to hook a part of the filter screen and gently pull it out. Be careful not to exert too much force to avoid damaging the filter screen.

Once the filter screen is removed, use the needle to pick off the sand and scale on it little by little. You can rinse the filter screen with water first, then pick at it. If the scale and sand are difficult to remove, you can soak the filter screen in a bowl of vinegar for half an hour to an hour, allowing the vinegar to soften the residue for easier cleaning. After removing visible dirt, rinse again with water to wash away smaller sand particles.

After cleaning the filter screen, rinse the connection as well, especially the internal rubber gasket. Once the rubber gasket is cleaned, rinse the connection again before reinstalling the rubber gasket and filter screen. Finally, reattach the connection and check if the water flows normally.

2. Overall Faucet

If the entire faucet cannot have the connection detached, you can loosen the screws at the base of the faucet to remove it. After removing it, use a paper clip bent into shape to reach inside the outlet to clear it. Again, be careful not to apply too much force to avoid damaging the internal filter screen.

If you find using the paper clip challenging, you can invert the faucet and seal the other end with plastic wrap. Pour some vinegar into the faucet and let it sit for a while, then drain the vinegar from the inlet. This process can help bring out some dirt and sand. After that, use the paper clip to clean the outlet. Once cleaned, reinstall the faucet.

The above are some insights offered regarding faucet blockage, and I hope they can be helpful to everyone.