{"id":1467,"date":"2019-01-08T11:50:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T16:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1467"},"modified":"2019-01-08T11:50:29","modified_gmt":"2019-01-08T16:50:29","slug":"how-to-fix-a-slow-draining-sink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-a-slow-draining-sink\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a Slow Draining Sink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
One of the most common plumbing problems is a slow draining\nsink. Although common and quite obnoxious, you\u2019ll be happy to discover that this\nissue is relatively easy to fix. Even with little to no handiwork experience, it\nis very likely that you can take on the problem all by yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continue reading to learn what you need and how to get\nstarted!<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIndianapolis Plumbers 317-784-1870<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The first step to determining how to fix a slow draining\nsink is to figure out what is causing the drain obstruction. There are many\ncircumstances that can cause a sink to drain slowly, namely large blockages.\nDebris like hair, soap residue, food, garbage, and other items can accumulate\nor get stuck in the drain, which is often the reason why it drains slowly. To learn what\u2019s causing your slow draining sink, you will\nneed to gather some specific supplies. Then to fix your slow draining sink, you\nwill need some more supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is What You Will Need:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u2192 Drain Cleaner (store-bought or homemade; see below<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2192 Drain Snake\/Auger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2192 Plunger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2192 Pipe Cleaners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2192 Garbage Can or Trash Bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2192 Adjustable Wrench<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Get Started:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
First, use your auger or drain snake tool to clear out any\nloose debris from the drain. Simply follow the manufacturers\u2019 instructions for\nusing a drain auger. Insert the drain snake deep into the drain, give it a\ntwist, and then slowly pull it out. You will see a lot of nasty residue, hair,\ndental floss, and other items that have made it down the drain recently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you cannot fit your auger into the drain well enough because it has a pop-up (cap-like cover) on top of it, you can remove the pop up and continue cleaning your drain. In fact, even if the auger fits with the pop-up attached, it is better to remove it to begin with in order to get a more thorough clean. Use your adjustable wrench to loosen the nut that connects the pop-up cap to the drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If there still seems to be an obstruction of sorts, resort to using your plunger. A plunger will help to dislodge any hair balls or heavy soap buildups, and allow better results with a drain auger and cleaner. Just give your drain a few pumps with the plunger, and work the auger in between. You may need to repeat this step a few times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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