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My faucet is barely letting water out. This problem happend over the last couple weeks gradually and now there is hardly any pressure for the water to come out. I have tried to soak the fauset head in vinegar and tried CLR but so far nothing has worked. I am reluctant to buy a new faucet because this one is less than 2 years old and is worth about $200.00 Do you think it can be saved?

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If you have checked the head then that is ruled out. I assume that all the other faucets in the house are okay. The problem is in the small passageways inside the faucet, if both the hot and cold are slow then it is probably in the one going to the spout. If you remove the heandle you can often pull the spout up and over the guts of the faucet. Check for an obstruction in the hole going to the spout. Also blow out the spout to make sure that it is free of debris.
Very small amounts of debris can make a faucet very slow.

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Please check the aerator first. It may simply have some sedement in it. The aerator is where the water comes out and can usually be unscrewed by hand. If not, wrap with a towel and use a pair of pliers (so not to scratch it). Once off, make sure you take all parts out including washer. Run your water to see if it runs freely. If so, simply clean the aerator, or purchase a new one at a Home Depot type store (about 6 bucks). Make sure you bring the old one with you as there are different types. Good luck

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