Fixing a Clogged Sink: Tips from an Atlanta Plumber
Having a clogged sink can be a royal pain unless you know how to fix it on your own. Thankfully you don’t have to be an Atlanta plumber like myself to get this job done correctly. Before going out and spending a lot of money, try some good home remedies, it could save you hundreds.
There’s a big difference in a small clog and a large or permanent one. If you first try a rubber plunger just to apply suction to the drain and the water begins to go down fast, you’ve solved a very simple problem!
If you try to unclog the drain and the plunger does not work successfully, your next attempt is a little bit trickier. Get a large bucket and under the sink, place the bucket under the U section of your pipe. With a wrench, remove the U bend portion of the pipe. Clean out the U portion of the pipe with very hot water and a cleaning solution making sure you get out all the junk from the inside. Next , clean the insides of the open pipes under the sink with a cloth and maybe some sort of a bottle brush, cleaning out all the dirt and grime have attached themselves to the pipe.
Next, you can replace the U pipe and connect everything back together, tightening everything up really secure so that you don’t have any leaks. You can use some caulking around the joints if you want to for extra precaution.
Last, you can test the pipe by running very hot water, making sure that there are no leaks and that the water is running through the drains. If everything works well, cleaning your pipes after the job is done is always a good idea. Mixing a simple solution of disinfectant and some very hot water and pouring it down the drain is an effective cleaner. These basic plumbing tips can make the difference between a simple manageable repair, and a large out of pocket expense.
None of this very hard and you’ve saved the cost of hiring a plumber!