You can achieve the highest ROI of using an aerator only if you can clean and replace it timely. You can accomplish this with the help of an aerator removal tool. Without one, you could run the risk of damaging both the faucet and the aerator.
Aerator.com is the global leader in aerator products. We offer a wide selection of high-quality aerators and related tools that fit all major faucet brands.
Our company is the go-to source for all aerator-related purchases and questions. Let's discuss the importance and selection process of high-quality aerator removal tools.
FIND MY AERATOR
As time goes by, hard-water minerals can calcify the threads and make it hard to remove the aerator. Meanwhile, some models of aerators sit deep inside the faucet tip and can't be gripped from the outside. If you are not cautious, using pliers or wrenches to pull the delicate part out can cause damage to both the aerator and the faucet fixture.
An aerator removal tool removes stuck or recessed parts safely. It fits the exact shape of the aerator and allows smooth turning without slipping. This simplifies the process and prevents damage.
A proper removal tool also makes routine maintenance much easier. With the aerator off, you can clean out debris, replace worn parts, or upgrade to a new flow rate.
Our aerator removal tools fit the most common faucet brands. These brands rely heavily on hidden threaded (recessed or cache) aerators, which require a correctly sized key for safe removal. The following manufacturers that utilize this style are: Moen, Delta, Kohler, Pfister, American Standard, and Peerless.
Aerator.com tools are precision-designed to match the internal notches of these hidden threaded aerators.
Our instruments also serve as effective Moen aerator removal tools and Delta aerator removal tools for select exclusive faucet models. Hidden aerators from these brands often look identical from the outside, so having a precise key is the safest solution.
Using an aerator removal tool doesn't require special knowledge or experience.
Look at the faucet tip. If you see a metal shell that can be removed, this is a ‘with housing’ aerator type. If the aerator screen is recessed inside the faucet with no edges to grab, it is a hidden threaded aerator that requires a key.
Choose the key size that fits your faucet's aerator. Most hidden threaded aerators look similar, so visual measurement is difficult. Many users prefer key sets that include multiple sizes. Insert the tool lightly to confirm a snug fit before turning.
For hidden threaded aerators, place the key onto the aerator. Make sure the notches line up and the tool sits fully inside the grooves. Turn the tool counterclockwise. Use steady pressure instead of force.
For housing models, position the tool around the aerator’s metal housing. Turn counterclockwise to remove.
Clean the aerator or install a replacement. If you choose to upgrade or change the flow rate, make sure the new aerator matches your faucet size. Reinstall by turning clockwise until snug.
Aerator.com is a division of Neoperl, the global leader in aerator technology. Our tools are produced with precision and engineering standards used in professional plumbing products worldwide.
We only offer high-quality tools with a significant lifespan. Each key is made to provide a secure fit without damaging your faucet. Our support team includes experts with deep technical knowledge of aerators, sizing, and faucet compatibility.
All our customers enjoy fast shipping and reliable service. If you need a dependable aerator key that will perform year after year, Aerator.com is the safest place to buy it.
Aerator sizes can be hard to identify by sight, so it’s best to measure to confirm the correct size. For hidden aerators, our Cache Key Ring is the safest option – it includes four keys that fit the most common sizes.
Our tools fit the major faucet brands, including Delta, Moen, Kohler, Pfister, and American Standard.
Since hidden aerators sit inside the faucet, they are hard to grip from the outside. A correctly sized key makes removal possible and prevents damage. Using our "Find My Aerator" tool you can easily determine if you have a hidden threaded aerator.
Aerators with housings can sometimes be twisted off by hand. However, recessed or hidden models require a key. We recommend using a key for hidden faucet aerators.
Yes, the keys have a special shape to fit the aerator precisely and prevent slipping. This protects the finish and internal threads.
Yes, aerator removal wrenches and aerator keys are similar names for the same product.
Yes, our aerator keys work on both kitchen sink faucets and bathroom sink faucets.
