Faucet Aerator

[SARG]

Confusing ..... most faucets have the aerator inserts.
Soaking will not clear the crap from inside. I replace ours about every six months. If the fixture won't come apart that means time to replace.

 

[ultrarunner]

I’ve got a few original circa 1920 pedestal sinks with separate hot and cold and these predate aerators.

I can honestly say zero issues or service calls in the last 40+ years.

On the other hand new faucets in the same 1920 neighborhood are plagued with sediment to the point of leaving the aerators off or perform regular cleaning…

 

[MossRoad]

I had one plug up with rust yesterday after FD flushed the hydrants. It plugged the faucet valve, not the aerator. Had hot water, no cold. Faucet will have to get removed and cleaned out.

 

[ultrarunner]

Every time there is underground work it stirs up sediment around here.

The 3/8 line and 3/8 angle stops not near as forgiving.

I thought about a whole house filter but never acted.

Even with obstructed angle stops the outside hose bibs never experience problems.