When the water fails to drain from the kitchen sink, what do you do first? The instinctive response may be to call your Manhattan plumber. That’s the right thing to do when your sink is truly clogged. Here’s how to tell if your kitchen sink is clogged badly enough to require a plumber to come to your apartment:
The Sink Water Doesn’t Drain, Or Drains Very Slowly
Ideally, the water should exit your sink very rapidly after you pull the plug. As grease, grime, and other materials accumulate inside your kitchen drain pipes, the rate at which water can leave the sink slows. If it takes several minutes to drain the sink, you have a clog. Some severe clogs can result in a kitchen sink that takes hours to empty, or even a kitchen sink that doesn’t drain at all.
Typical Home Remedies for Clogged Drains Aren’t Working
If you’ve tried dislodging the clog by using a plunger, liquid drain cleaner, or other clog-busting technique, and have had no success, it’s time to call in the Manhattan plumber. Be aware that you never want to heat your pipes with a torch or open flame of any kind: it won’t do anything to dislodge your clog and can be a fire hazard.
Busy Families Need The Kitchen Sink That Works
When your family is constantly on the go, you need a kitchen sink that works. Kitchen sinks are essential to meal preparation and clean up. If you have a kitchen sink that is clogged, or that clogs regularly, have your Manhattan plumber perform kitchen drain cleaning. This is a task that needs to be performed every few years in most homes. Having the drains cleared removes accumulated material and prevents clogs from forming.
