I had the same issue when I first tried an aerator in my kitchen... took ages to fill anything bigger than a glass. Did you check the flow rate on yours before buying? Some aerators are specifically labeled "high-flow" or "kitchen-friendly," usually around 1.5-2.2 gallons per minute. Might be worth looking into those if you're still curious about aerators.
Had the exact same experience—felt like I aged a year waiting to fill a pasta pot, lol. Ended up swapping mine for one labeled "kitchen-friendly" at around 2.0 gpm, and it's honestly been a game changer. Still saves water compared to my old faucet, but doesn't make me regret life choices every time I need to boil spaghetti. Definitely recommend giving one of those higher-flow aerators a shot before writing them off completely.
I've installed plenty of those 1.5 gpm aerators, and honestly, they're not all created equal. Some brands manage decent pressure even at lower flow rates. Before you jump straight to 2.0 gpm, might be worth trying a different brand or model at 1.5 gpm—could surprise you. I've seen customers go from hating their faucet to being totally fine with it just by switching brands. Just my two cents.
"Some brands manage decent pressure even at lower flow rates."
Yeah, totally agree. Had a similar issue at my place—swapped out a cheap aerator for a better brand at the same 1.5 gpm rating, and the difference was night and day. Just make sure it's installed snugly to avoid leaks or spray-back... learned that the hard way.
Did something similar recently—switched to low-flow showerheads and faucets. Quick thoughts:
- Definitely noticed pressure differences between brands, even at same GPM.
- Went mid-range price-wise, nothing fancy, but the pressure stayed solid.
- Installation was straightforward, but double-check seals and washers... had a tiny drip at first.
- Water bill dropped noticeably after a month or two.
Worth it overall, imo.
