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Water sputters from the faucets and then ceases to run What would cause this?
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∙ 13y ago
Loose material in the water lines, perhaps. If your water has recently been shut off and the lines drained, the material can be forced to the faucets when the air is evacuated. There are choke points at the shut-off valves and the faucet cartridges or stems, and the aerator; depending on style and brand of faucet.
The dip tube in a water heater will deteriorate and break into little, white pieces causing a blockage. The anode can also break into tiny pieces.
If your house in supplied by a well or sand point with a pressure tank, calcium and minerals can accumulate on the bladder wall inside the tank. If the pump loses prime, the bladder will collapse and the deposits will release and head straight for the faucet that you open first once the pump is restored to operation. Takes a few tries to get it all out.
If all of the faucets are doing this, then turn off your main water valve, open an outside hydrant, and then open your faucets. The draining water may create enough vacuum to remove the material. Leave the hydrant "on" when you turn the water back on and let it run for a few minutes. Hope this helps.
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Unscrew the aerator from the end of the faucet where the water comes out and clean the screen. Sediment build up slows the flow.
