Adjusting Water Pressure in a Kohler Single Handle Shower Faucet

A Kohler single handle shower faucet refers to Kohler shower fixtures and faucets that use a single handle for controlling both the hot and cold water. This is opposed to a system that has one handle for controlling the hot water and another handle for controlling the cold water. If you’ve noticed the water pressure is not what it should be, it could be caused by hard water deposits and other buildup and debris inside the water pipes, trapped behind the shower head. Fixing this problem is fairly easy and doesn't require any major remodeling or adjustments.

Thin piece of metal
White vinegar
Bowl
Toothbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the shower head from the water pipe.
- 2
  Remove the small plastic flow restrictor disk inside the Kohler shower head, using a thin piece of metal. Remember which side of the disk is facing outward as it must be replaced in the same position.
- 3
  Rinse the shower head under water to remove any debris. Use a small pin to clear the holes on the flow restrictor disk. Make sure you have plenty of illumination in your work area.
- 4
  Place the shower head in a bowl of warm white vinegar for two to three hours to remove any hard deposit buildups that may have caused the low water pressure. Scrub the shower head with a toothbrush after the vinegar bath.
- 5
  Reinstall the flow restrictor disk and reattach the Kohler shower head.

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