The kitchen sink drain — like all the drains in the house — is connected to the main vent stack that extends through the roof. When this stack gets blocked, water drains slowly — and you'll probably notice slow draining in other sinks, drains and toilets. It's usually easy to clear ...
While it’s important to let the professionals do their job when things are serious, it’s much easier on the budget and your schedule if you can get and keep your sink draining well without calling a plumber in every few months. Here are some tips on how to clean sink drains, often ...
First, run some very hot water down the drain in an attempt to clear blockage If that does not work, try using a plunger in the sink - push down slowly, then pull up quickly If these do not work, it's time to remove the drain ...
When you’ve tried the two above methods, it’s time to look at another area of your sink. Often enough, the u-bend collects debris and small pieces. When this happens, your sink can’t drain properly and you will end up with a real blockage. Here’s how you can take out the u-...