Clogged Kitchen Sink
Kitchen sink drains clog differently from bathroom drains. Grease cools and sticks to the pipe walls, and food particles build up on it until water barely passes.
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Common signs
- Water standing in one or both sink basins
- Dishwasher water backing up into the sink
- Slow drainage that gets worse after cooking
- Gurgling or a sour odor from the drain
What the provider typically checks
The plumber checks the trap and the disposal outlet first, then cables the line toward the stack. Heavy grease buildup in a long horizontal run may need jetting.
Before you call
Stop running the dishwasher and disposal. Do not keep adding hot water or chemicals to a fully stopped sink.
Related services
- Garbage Disposal Repair: Jammed, humming, leaking or dead garbage disposals.
- Drain Cleaning: Clearing slow or stopped branch drains with cable machines.
- Hydro Jetting: High-pressure water cleaning of drain and sewer pipe walls.
Questions
Can I pour grease down the drain with hot water?
No. Hot water only moves grease further down the line, where it cools and hardens. Wipe pans and put grease in the trash.
Is my disposal causing the clog?
It can. A jammed or failing disposal is covered on the garbage disposal repair page.
Who decides what the work will cost?
The independent provider sets the scope and the charges after looking at the problem. Confirm all details directly with the provider on the call.
Call for Drain Cleaning Help
Calls about clogged kitchen sink are connected to an independent plumbing provider, subject to availability. Plumbing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating provider. Providers are independent businesses.