Good point about checking the aerators—I can't tell you how many times I've found tiny bits of crud stuck in there after flushing. Usually a quick clean-out does the trick, way cheaper than swapping out the whole heater... hindsight indeed.
"Usually a quick clean-out does the trick, way cheaper than swapping out the whole heater... hindsight indeed."
Totally relate to this. A couple months ago, my kitchen tap slowed down to barely a trickle. I was convinced I'd have to replace pipes or something major (cue panic mode). Turned out, just like you said, it was tiny bits of sediment clogging the aerator. Took less than five minutes to fix—felt a bit silly afterward for immediately jumping to worst-case scenarios. Definitely worth checking before diving into bigger repairs.
Yep, been there too. Had the shower pressure drop to almost nothing, and my first thought was "great, now the plumbing's shot." Turns out it was just mineral buildup in the showerhead. Soaked it overnight in vinegar, problem solved. Funny how quick we jump to worst-case scenarios... guess it's easier to panic first and troubleshoot later, huh? Anyway, always worth checking the simple stuff before breaking out the toolbox or wallet.
Had a similar issue, but vinegar didn't quite cut it for mine. Ended up taking the showerhead apart completely and found a tiny mesh screen inside that was totally clogged—who knew that was even there? Cleaned it gently with an old toothbrush and some baking soda paste, put everything back together, and water pressure was back to normal. Always amazes me how these little fixes save big bucks compared to calling in the pros...
"Ended up taking the showerhead apart completely and found a tiny mesh screen inside that was totally clogged—who knew that was even there?"
Yeah, found that sneaky little screen myself once. Vinegar usually does the trick for me, but one time I had to soak the whole thing overnight in citric acid powder solution. Worked wonders, and it's eco-friendly too... win-win.
