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. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Norman, the full position is the measure.
The fill
Time the gallon fill with the faucet fully open on the cold. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Norman, the time is the flow.
The target
The kitchen faucets typically run between the one and the two gallons per minute. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Norman, the target is the range.
The aerator
A clogged aerator cuts the flow at the kitchen tap. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Norman, the clean aerator restores the flow.
The supply
The shutoff valves under the sink can be left partially closed. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Norman, the valves get the check.
The head
The sprayer heads also clog with the scale over the time. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Norman, the soak cleans the head.
The call
Need kitchen flow help? Call 888-217-3585 and Norman Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Norman pro for the faucet service.
Plumbing in Norman: what to know
In Norman, summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Cleveland County — from Noble, Moore and Newcastle to ZIP codes like 73071, 73026, 73070 — 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.
Need a hand in Norman?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Norman Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Norman.