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Are you having trouble with a clogged sink? A licensed plumber can quickly fix this for you. However, if you want to spare yourself a bit of cash and you’re up for some DIY, you might want to try these methods first before you call a plumber:
First, remove any debris from the drain. If it’s still clogged after this, it’s time to use your sink plunger. However, if you’re working on a clog in your bathroom sink, it’s essential to seal the overflow openings first. The overflow openings are the holes that you see on the sink. You need to close these up so that the plunger can create good suction. Use a wet rag and place them over the holes to seal them.
Before you start pumping the sink plunger, turn on the water and make sure there’s enough water in the sink to cover the cup of the plunger.
When you start pumping the plunger, make sure not to lift it off the drain. You need to maintain that seal so that it can produce good suction to dislodge the clog. If your sink is shaped in a way that makes it challenging to get a seal, you can put petroleum jelly on the rim of the plunger’s cup.
Pump the plunger six to eight times before you lift it. If the water in the sink drains easily, then you’ve unclogged it. If not, you need to repeat the process several more times.
Post-plunging, finish the job and turn on your hot water faucet. Let it run for about three minutes to clear out any remaining debris in the drain.
An auger is a bit tricky, as pushing it through the pipes of a sink will be a challenge. Also, there is a possibility that it could damage the pipes. For this, it’s best to leave it to a professional plumber, unless you already have plumbing experience with augers.
Baking soda and vinegar are the two ingredients that you need to unclog a sink. All you need is half a cup of each. In the sink, put the baking soda down the drain, then follow it up with the vinegar. Plug the drain and wait for an hour. Unplug the drain then pour a pot of boiling water into it.
Most of the plumbing pipes under the sink have a U-shaped piece of pipe that is most commonly referred to as the P-trap. Food and other objects can get stuck in this, so this is one of the things that you need to do to unclog your sink. However, this will take a bit of work because you’ll need to disassemble the P-trap.
If none of these work, then that is the time that you should call a licensed plumber. In most cases, homeowners can easily unclog their sinks using the methods listed above. By doing so, they save more money instead of calling a plumber right away.
Another thing to keep in mind is that if you’re not confident enough to do things listed above without fear of harming your plumbing system, then that’s when you know you’ll need to call a licensed plumber to fix it for you.
Clogged sinks at home don’t necessarily need a licensed plumber right away. Before you call a plumber, it’s best to do the tips listed above first.
Sick of your clogged sink troubles? If you are in need of a licensed plumber in Langley City, contact us at Bromac today.
Bromac Mechanical is located in Abbotsford, BC and services both the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Surrey and Maple Ridge
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