Eleven Gables: Faucet

How To Fix a Spraying Faucet

Ever wonder why your spray comes out of your faucet all crazy? This is a simple tutorial showing you how to fix that spraying faucet! Out of control spray! Simply grab an old rag and pliers and twist off the…

Ever wonder why your spray comes out of your faucet all crazy?

This is a simple tutorial showing you how to fix that spraying faucet!

Out of control spray!

Simply grab an old rag and pliers and twist off the aerator in a clockwise position.

If it isn't coming off, you may need to clean any residue from around the joints.

(Rag is to protect the aerator from getting scratched)

With a firm twist, I got my aerator off. This was in my faucet. Gross!!!

(Disclaimer: We have well water and have numerous filters, but extremely hard water)

I had to use a flat-head screw driver to remove the o-ring

Then, I pushed gently with the end of my pliers to push the screens out.

Not sure why there were two o-rings and two screens... but there it is in all of its glory.

Soak it all in a bowl of white distilled vinegar until all the sediment is loose.

Rinse the screens under water and everything should come loose. You can also use a product called CLR, but I didn't have any handy, so I stuck with vinegar.

At this time, it would be a good idea to replace the o-ring, but I didn't want to run to the store and mine were okay for today. I'll put that on my list.

Put it all back in the aerator.

Place the aerator back on the faucet in a counter-clockwise position.

Voila! A steady stream again!!!

Wasn't that easy?!

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The Story of an Eleven Gables Kitchen Remodel: It is finished!

Welcome back to the Kitchen Remodel!! If you missed the beginning of the story, you can find it here , here , and here ! Exciting stuff, but THIS post is the MOST exciting!! We are absolutely loving our new kitchen! Our sink i…

Welcome back to the Kitchen Remodel!! If you missed the beginning of the story, you can find it here, here, and here! Exciting stuff, but THIS post is the MOST exciting!! We are absolutely loving our new kitchen!

Our sink is flanked by dishwashers. A dream... They are always full and running. Kind of like my boys. Except they are never full. They are always hungry and running.

The window opens out to a brick patio for ease in serving lunch to the hungry swimmers outside.

My sink is Blanco Magnum large single bowl with apron and towel bar, windows are all by Marvin, countertop and backsplash are Caesarstone in London Grey. It was important for me to carry the countertop up the backsplash for a clean, timeless look. The faucet is WaterStone Annapolis Traditional Pulldown faucet.

I love having a clean and empty island. I can cook while the boys do their homework or just sit and have a snack.

Six burner Kitchen-Aid range top, Ice Maker to the left, Sub-Zero fridge and freezer.

The island hides my KitchenAid mixer lift on the left and a huge trashcan on the right.

This is my hidden coffee bar, microwave, and cluttery desk area... some day I will show you inside all the cabinets and drawers. Each space was very carefully thought out.

New Windows and Paint in the family room completely lighten the "keeping room."

please look past all of the florals... Slips will come soon enough, but my husband says, "Wait!" :)

Thanks for staying with me through my Remodel! I would love to answer any questions or hear your comments! Leave me a comment in the area below and I will get back to you as soon as possible!