The Sneaky Problem That's Causing Low Water Pressure In Your Kitchen Sink

Having low water pressure in your kitchen sink can be frustrating to deal with and make daily tasks in the kitchen much harder to handle. There are many reasons your home's water pressure could be low as a whole. It could be the result of problems with your local water supplier or damage to outside plumbing connections. However, if the problem is more targeted to a particular spot, such as a kitchen sink, the problem is often easier to diagnose and fix. There are mistakes everyone makes with their kitchen sink, and some of these could lead to low water pressure — it could be due to a dirty aerator or a supply line clog.

One of the top things to check for is a kink in the water supply line. Located under your sink, this line can accidentally get shifted or bent out of shape. This can happen when you place items or make changes under the sink.

Fixing a kink in your kitchen sink's water supply line is usually incredibly straightforward. You'll simply need to look below your sink and do a quick evaluation of its condition. Check and see if the supply line has been bent out of shape in some way or if something seems wrong with it. If it has a kink in it, simply straighten it out and get it back to normal. You can then turn on the sink to see if the problem has been resolved and the water pressure has returned. With a little luck, you may find that removing the kink is all that's necessary to fix the issue.

While you're checking the supply line, however, you could notice other problems. Be sure to take note if you find any leaks or if there's a lot of water underneath. You may need to get more extensive work done to your plumbing. While you may be able to diagnose a leak on your own, finding a leak under the sink is usually one of the clearest signs you need to call a plumber for your kitchen.