Tips for removing a Clog in kitchen sink

[Mayfriday0529]

Kitchen sink is clogged and i tried both Drano and the new Liquid plumer that foams.

still clogged it the water fills up and takes few minutes to finally go down.

besides calling in a proffesional what other things could i try.

 

[Chunkee]

gasoline

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: Chunkee
gasoline

then dump in a match after it sits

:evil:

 

[AgentZap]

Tried a plunger?

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: Chunkee
gasoline

should i throw a match after

 

[RagingBITCH]

Removal of the pipe and then use a snake to (try) to clear it out.

 

[minendo]

Garbage disposal or not?

 

[Encryptic]

I've heard using bleach and hot water helps.

You might try getting a "snake" and using that to see if you can break up the clog. If that doesn't work or you can't get a hold of one, try taking apart the elbow under the sink to see if it's clogged up.

 

[Scarpozzi]

They actually make these devices that pump up with air pressure and clear clogs that way... I saw them on QVC.

I recommend trying a plunger like Zap suggested....

Also, go to your local hardware store and you can buy a drain snake. They usually are a thin metal piece with a screw thing on the end to help pick the clog.

 

[Brutuskend]

Joke answer. Cherry Bomb

Non Joke answer. Get a plumbers snake.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: AgentZap
Tried a plunger?

yes, didnt help

i been throwing hot water after each liquid plumer treatment, i even left it overnight.

i havent removed the pipe to put in a snake but thats a good idea.

also no garbage disposal just normal sink.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: Chunkee
gasoline

should i throw a match after

I guess u didnt see my post??

 

[OutHouse]

single or double sink? also does the dishwasher drain line connect to the drain line from the sink?

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: Chunkee
gasoline

should i throw a match after

I guess u didnt see my post??

i was writing it at the same time you wrote

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: Citrix
single or double sink? also does the dishwasher drain line connect to the drain line from the sink?

single, no dishwasher

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: AgentZap
Tried a plunger?

2 step process that I use with plunger...


1. Pour a box of Armand Hammer Baking soda down drain. Run warm water just enough to get the A&H down the drain a little, not to much.
2. Then pour Vinger down drain
3. Now as soon as the vinger hits the A&H take the plunger and go to town on the drain.


I had a bad clog that draino etc... would not fix, so i did what I juts said and it was fixed in no time.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: AgentZap
Tried a plunger?

2 step process that I use with plunger...


1. Pour a box of Armand Hammer Baking soda down drain. Run warm water just enough to get the A&H down the drain a little, not to much.
2. Then pour Vinger down drain
3. Now as soon as the vinger hits the A&H take the plunger and go to town on the drain.


I had a bad clog that draino etc... would not fix, so i did what I juts said and it was fixed in no time.

bakin soda, vinager gotcha, that will make it foam cool, i gotcha.

 

[courtjester123]

I highly recommend having a plumber come in and do it right....just bite the bullet and spend the money. (Check the local phone books for a coupon.) They will come in with a small drill w/a snake attachment, dismantle the pipes, and it will all be over quickly. After it's done, you can start a regimen of using enzymes to keep the pipes cleared of muck. Also, you should avoid getting any foodstuffs down there as best you can; I hope you are using some kind of strainer.

As someone who has tried it myself, gotten dirty/wet and spilled a bunch of water into the cabinets, then ended up calling a plumber anyways....just do it.

My $0.02

 

[Ausm]

M80 with a waterproof fuse


Sysadmin

 

[lightpants]

I would bet there is something down there that the liquid plumber will not dissolve. Being a landlord, I have seen many a clogged sink that do not respond to the liquid plumber treatment. Have you removed the trap under the sink and check there? If there is no clog there then a snake is your next option. If that does not work call a plumber.

On a side note, I had a tenant melt old candles on his stove to make a new candle. After making the candle he realized he had melted too much wax. What did he do? Well, he poured it down the sink, of course. That was a royal pain to repair. You haven't been making candles lately, have you?

 

[courtjester123]

one more thing.....especially since you've been using lots of drain opener liquids (hydrocloric acid) and now someone is recommending baking soda & vinegar; do you really want to open your pipes and have that kind of stuff come spilling back out at you?

leave it to the professionals

(no, I am not a plumber)

 

[Scarpozzi]

Originally posted by: lightpants
I would bet there is something down there that the liquid plumber will not dissolve. Being a landlord, I have seen many a clogged sink that do not respond to the liquid plumber treatment. Have you removed the trap under the sink and check there? If there is no clog there then a snake is your next option. If that does not work call a plumber.

On a side note, I had a tenant melt old candles on his stove to make a new candle. After making the candle he realized he had melted too much wax. What did he do? Well, he poured it down the sink, of course. That was a royal pain to repair. You haven't been making candles lately, have you?

LOL....>Teh moron!!!

 

[Mayfriday0529]

thats for the tip courtjester and lightpants, i will have to check this weekend, maybe i will take a peak in the pipe see if anythign is just there.

no i dont make candles by the way.

 

[silverpig]

Compressed air?

 

[Electric Amish]

Have you actually tried taking it apart?

There's a good chance it's just clogged at the trap.

It's plumbing, not rocket surgery.