If you have a clogged kitchen sink with a garbage disposal, it’s a good idea to first switch on the disposal to make sure there’s no food or debris hanging out in the drain from the night before. Turn on the
This simple step would prevent accidental injuries if the disposal activated unexpectedly. To do this, locate the unit’s plug under the sink and disconnect it. If your disposal is hardwired, find the appropriate circuit breaker and switch it off. Always double-check by trying to turn the...
a problem in the main sewer line, which is a complex issue that requires professional assessment. For instance, if flushing the toilet causes water to back up in your shower, or if using the washing machine leads to gurgling sounds in the kitchen sink, it's time to call in the experts....
Turn off and unplug the disposal again. Place a plunger over the garbage disposal drain opening. Fill the sink with enough water to cover the lip of the plunger, then push the plunger up and down for about a minute. Check the function of the disposal. If it works – well done! If no...
I was surprised at how well this worked on my kitchen sink! Sure, I’ll try hot instead of boiling water next time … but hey plumbers, what’s up with your industry installing chintzy plastic pipes that can’t handle a pot of boiling pasta water?? Are you trying to guarantee yourselve...
My roommate did something to clog up the kitchen sink, and we just can’t get it to drain like normal. I tried running hot water and running the garbage disposal, but nothing seems to help. It is draining slowly, but it takes like 24 hours to fully drain if there’s even a few in...
Next, you could consider using a plunger. Partially fill the sink with water (if it isn’t already filled), then work the plunger down and up several times before quickly pulling it off the drain opening. If you have a double-bowl kitchen sink, stuff a wet rag into the drain opening ...