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Kitchen sink draining slow
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:03 am
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:03 am
Age old problem, I know.....it's just happening more and more frequent and I just want to get it fixed for good (or for a few months at least).
So, the usual fix is Drano followed by hot water. It works basically every time, but it might start draining slow again in a week. In the past, when things didn't correct after a Drano run, I would get put a high pressure nozzle on my hose pipe and "blast" any clog away. This worked for years, but recently the clog reappears after a week or two (instead of months). So I purchased a battery operated drain snake. Tore down the guts underneath and ran it through. It seems to "hit a wall" shortly after taking some snake. I assume it's a bend in my piping. Is there a trick to get the snake past a bend? Does anyone have any other advice to try to mitigate my issue? Thanks in advance for any suggestions/input.
As an aside, we do not pour any grease or oil down the sink. I wipe down cooking pots with paper towels before washing them. I have a stainless drain sleeve that catches food debris. Very conscious of the things that could cause clogs. But I do cook a good bit and washing all of the shite is a necessary part of kitchen life......so some crap makes it down the drain.
So, the usual fix is Drano followed by hot water. It works basically every time, but it might start draining slow again in a week. In the past, when things didn't correct after a Drano run, I would get put a high pressure nozzle on my hose pipe and "blast" any clog away. This worked for years, but recently the clog reappears after a week or two (instead of months). So I purchased a battery operated drain snake. Tore down the guts underneath and ran it through. It seems to "hit a wall" shortly after taking some snake. I assume it's a bend in my piping. Is there a trick to get the snake past a bend? Does anyone have any other advice to try to mitigate my issue? Thanks in advance for any suggestions/input.
As an aside, we do not pour any grease or oil down the sink. I wipe down cooking pots with paper towels before washing them. I have a stainless drain sleeve that catches food debris. Very conscious of the things that could cause clogs. But I do cook a good bit and washing all of the shite is a necessary part of kitchen life......so some crap makes it down the drain.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 7:51 am to sosaysmorvant
I was in same position a while back. I paid a plumber $100 to let them figure out handling any bends in pipe, etc. They were able to knock a big clog out that was 18 feet from sink.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:51 am to Polar Pop
$100 sounds like a bargain. Was it that low because it was a non-emergency issue that they could come on their schedule?
OP: sounds like when you are clearing your clog you may just be moving it down the line or creating just enough space to drain the current water. If you are opposed to hiring someone to clear it, you may want to see if you can rent one of those video systems to see into the drain line. But it'll probably be cheaper just to have the guy clear it out.
OP: sounds like when you are clearing your clog you may just be moving it down the line or creating just enough space to drain the current water. If you are opposed to hiring someone to clear it, you may want to see if you can rent one of those video systems to see into the drain line. But it'll probably be cheaper just to have the guy clear it out.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 5:09 am to Weekend Warrior79
We had a plumber come out twice in 2 weeks to clear a clog (didn’t charge us the second time). After the second time he recommended Tunnel Vision to video it and clear it.
Tunnel Vision charged $200 to run a scope and said they didn’t see any big issues like roots or anything. Said if it clogs again, for another $200 they could do a high pressure flush of everything (run a snake to the extremities from the clean out, and it shoots water backwards at a high pressure to flush).
It’s been over a month so hoping the plumber fixed it the second time out.
Plumber did all that when clogs keep happening, it’s because their snake is maybe 1” in diameter and they’re poking a 1” hole in a clog that’s in a larger diameter pipe, and the small hole eventually clogs again.
Tunnel Vision charged $200 to run a scope and said they didn’t see any big issues like roots or anything. Said if it clogs again, for another $200 they could do a high pressure flush of everything (run a snake to the extremities from the clean out, and it shoots water backwards at a high pressure to flush).
It’s been over a month so hoping the plumber fixed it the second time out.
Plumber did all that when clogs keep happening, it’s because their snake is maybe 1” in diameter and they’re poking a 1” hole in a clog that’s in a larger diameter pipe, and the small hole eventually clogs again.
This post was edited on 10/8/25 at 5:11 am
Posted on 10/8/25 at 3:48 pm to sosaysmorvant
Get you one of these dildo lookin things and let it rip. Had a slow sink that’s completely clear now after blasting it for a few mins. Use at your own risk, if there’s a weak point somewhere downstream it’s coming apart.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 6:23 pm to sosaysmorvant
Is this connected to a septic tank or is it city sewage?
How old?
Just a heads up about “hitting a wall” with the snake. Some sewage systems have check valve which might explain that. Probably best not to force the snake beyond a check valve …. present quite a conundrum.
How old?
Just a heads up about “hitting a wall” with the snake. Some sewage systems have check valve which might explain that. Probably best not to force the snake beyond a check valve …. present quite a conundrum.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 10:03 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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Get you one of these dildo lookin things and let it rip.
That’s what I have got as well. I just get on the roof and drop a water hose with this contraption on it down the vent for each drain. Turn the hose on and let it blast….
Posted on 10/10/25 at 6:45 pm to Polar Pop
Could be a vent problem too.
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