Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain

A clogged kitchen sink is a common plumbing problem that can be quite disruptive.

Clogged kitchen sink drain.

Place a rubber stopper or other sink hole cover over the drain opening. If you ve noticed standing water in your tub or your kitchen sink draining slowly you probably have a clogged drain. The p trap is at the curve of the drainpipe under the sink usually inside a cabinet. One of the most common causes of a clogged drain is when your garbage disposer is clogged.

Through daily use debris slowly builds up in the drainpipes of the sink and eventually leads to a clogged drain. Now wiggle it up and down while twisting it to remove the clog. Then twist and pull until you feel it hook onto the baffle. Fortunately if caught early you can clear a clogged drain using common household items.

For a good seal with the right plunger you ll need at least three or four inches of water on the clogged side so if necessary run the sink until the water reaches that level. If you flip the switch to turn on your garbage disposer and all you hear is a low humming sound your disposer is probably jammed. Wait 15 minutes to allow the vinegar and baking soda to unclog your drain then take out the drain cover and run hot tap water down the drain to clear the clog. Place a pan or bucket underneath the drain to catch any water or debris that may fall out.

Push the bent hanger down the drain. Pour one cup of fresh baking soda down the drain followed by one cup of white vinegar. It may be necessary to clean your kitchen drain s p trap to clear the clog. Run water in the clogged sink to tell if you ve removed the obstruction.

Unfasten the p trap from the drainpipe and clear out anything that is stuck.