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    What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Doesn’t Want to Drain

    By Friends of Real MommaDecember 19, 20239 Comments3 Mins Read
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    A clogged kitchen sink quickly becomes a problem when dishes pile up and dinner isn't ready. Dealing with this is extremely frustrating when the proper tools for the job aren't available. The problem compounds as time goes on with backed-up water, dishes, and the need for the kitchen sink. Let's take a look at what to do when your kitchen sink doesn't want to drain.

    What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Doesnt Want to Drain

    What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Doesn't Drain

    1. Call a Plumber

    Performing plumbing repairs yourself might be intimidating. You may want to contact a local plumber to assist with the clogged kitchen drain. An easy way to find good plumbers in your area is to simply perform a Google search. On your initial contact make sure you ask about costs upfront so you aren't surprised when the invoice arrives.

    2. Use a Plunger

    Before contacting a plumber you could tackle the clogged drain yourself. The first and easiest attempt to fix it would be a plunger. Cover the drain hole with the plunger and then work it up and down. This simple attempt will create a suction that will break the clog loose. If that doesn't work, you may need to remove the pipe below the sink.

    3. Remove the Pipe and Clean it

    Unfasten the pipe from below the sink and remove it after placing a bucket below to catch any water that comes out. Use a wire hanger to work through the piping and make sure there are no obstructions. If you can't find a blockage in U-pipe below the sink and it doesn't fix the problem then your stoppage is most likely in the pipes in the wall or below the house, in which case the use of an auger (also called a “drain snake”) would be needed. You can either buy one yourself or hire a plumber to bring one to your home. However, if you do buy one yourself it would be much easier to go with an electric one instead of struggling with a manually actuated auger.

    4. Get a Garbage Disposal to Avoid Future Problems

    In closing, the best way to avoid problems like this in the first place is to install reliable garbage disposal below the sink. That way you can break through any large food items or other pieces of junk by grinding it up before it goes down the pipe, thereby greatly reducing the chances of a clogged sink.

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    9 Comments

    1. Laurel Santos on June 1, 2017 8:10 pm

      Great tips! I’ve been following your blog for quite some time now and I love all your insights. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Anne Taylor
      Twitter: greeeneyedwhwom
      on June 4, 2017 4:14 pm

      I usually call on my husband to fix it………..but if that’s not an option, I’ll usually fix it myself. Thanks for the tips

      Reply
    3. DILMAR on April 20, 2019 10:11 am

      Very good article, I really liked these tips, will be very useful

      Reply
    4. commercial plumber on October 9, 2019 6:12 am

      Plumbing problems can be serious. So you need to hire a professional plumber to check the problem.

      Reply
    5. Roy Terry on February 26, 2020 6:11 am

      Thanks for posting this blog. I read the whole blog and I learned a lot of ideas. It is very important to hire the best service for you in order to fix your problem successfully. I hope you post more blogs so that we can learn more.

      Reply
    6. lavonda on February 27, 2020 2:42 pm

      I faced this problem before! Thanks for the advice & I LOVE your blog!
      lavonda recently posted…Slow Draining Kitchen Sink – How To GuideMy Profile

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    7. Happy Hiller on June 23, 2020 8:27 am

      Quality content is the main driver for users to go see a site and that’s what this website is providing. Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Leah David on July 12, 2021 9:44 am

      I have faced kitchen sink drain blockage problem many times and found it a stressful work to clean. Your blog has the right information for the people like me because my kitchen drain occasionally gets blocked and this blog surely gonna help to unclog it.

      Reply
    9. Charlotte on November 26, 2022 12:43 am

      The most common drainage problem that happens with me is every time I mistakenly throw those tiny small pieces of food/garbage in the drain, it stopping draining properly. But now that my plumber from actioncraftexperts.com have identified the issue, I now keep a separate bag for food leftover pieces

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