Have you ever noticed that a drain is taking a long time to empty or has stopped draining at all? However, you don’t necessarily have to deal with clogged drains as a huge inconvenience. At home, most drain obstructions may be solved with a few simple actions.
Follow these below steps to unclog the drains in your home today
Turn on the faucet until your sink is partially filled.
Once you notice the sign of a drain, do not panic. If you cannot handle this, kindly call a plumber to avoid more damage. If not, turn in the faucet until your sink is partially filled.
Start Plunging The Open Drain
Using a plunger to clear a blocked sink is just as effective as using one to unclog a clogged toilet. Make sure you buy a drain plunger with a larger bell and a more sturdy grip. Seal all other drain openings and disconnect the dishwasher’s supply line. After filling, put a plunger on the drain. For about 20 seconds, push the handle firmly up and down to force water down the drain. This can dislodge the stumbling block and restart the process.
Put a Bucket Underneath Your Sink
If you’re using a plunger on your sink you could end up creating an unwanted leak at your p track directly below your sink. So that why we always recommend you place a bucket underneath your sink to prevent any further mess or unwanted water damage.
Repeat the process a few times
If your clogged drains are starting to show a little sign of relief then repeat the process a few times for optimal results. But if you still haven’t noticed any improvement then be sure to check out the next tip below.
Take Apart The P Trap & Check for Clogs
However if you are still faced with a clogged drain then will need to take apart the P Trap below the sink to ensure the cause of the clog isn’t coming from the P Trap.
Still Having Trouble? Call Pipe Pros Utah Today!
If you have ever noticed that a drain is taking a long time to empty or has stopped draining at all, don’t panic! At home, most blockages can be solved with a few simple tips that we covered. But if you already tried all these methods and your still having issues, it may be time to call a professional service to help you with your clogged drain or drain cleaning needs. Contact us today at 801-309-6711 to schedule your drain cleaning service today
