Plumbing how to unplug a sink
April 28th, 2010 // 7:31 pm @ admin
Plumbing how to unplug a sink
How to unclog a sink naturally most of the time your sink clogs somewhere between your sink and where it connects to your main plumbing. Often this will occur in the p trap which is used to eliminate foul odors from coming through your plumbing. First try a plunger and work it up and down vigorously this will increase the pressure and hopefully dislodge the clog.
If the plunger does not work then you need to remove the p trap beneath the sink. Most of the time the clog will be in the bottom of the p trap. Remove the p trap and clean it out thoroughly. If there is no blockage then you might want to consider calling a Reno Plumber. If you are still adventurous and don’t mind getting a little dirty and if you have a drain snake then you need to snake the plumbing from the p trap to the main plumbing. The snake will catch the clog and dislodge it. Just a side note when snaking plumbing don’t be to forceful if the plumbing is older or brittle there has been reported instances where the snake has caused damage to the plumbing pipes. For a free report of how to hire local Reno Plumbers and the seven questions you need to ask before hiring a plumber. Explore this blog for more how to plumbing tips also if you like this post comment on it. We will be adding more content as we find useful tips.
Category : Plumbing Repairs