Smelly Kitchen Sink? Why & How to Remove the Smell

A smelly kitchen sink can be quite unpleasant and is often caused by a buildup of food particles, grease, and bacteria in the drain. Why the Sink Smells How to Remove the Smell Why Kitchen Sinks Smell? Let us now look at the reasons why your kitchen sink is smelling in more details. The following … Read more

Sink Fills Up When Running Dishwasher? Do This

When a sink is filling with water when running the dishwasher, it is a sign of a clogged drain line, blocked sink air gap or an obstructed dishwasher drain hose. If you have a new garbage disposal, it is possible that the drain plug was not removed. This is a brief guide to this post: … Read more

How a Sink Drain Works – Plumbing Diagrams

A sink drain is a crucial component of a plumbing system that facilitates the removal of wastewater and prevents it from accumulating in your sink. Here’s a brief summary of how a sink drain works: How a Sink Drain Works Understanding Your Home Plumbing I often have people ask me if sinks and toilets drain … Read more

Double Kitchen Sink Backing Up Into Each Other? Do This

Double kitchen sink backing up into each other is caused by a clog in the main sink drainpipe. To fix the problem, pour half a cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white vinegar down then drain then follow it up with a gallon of boiling water after 15 minutes. Alternatively, remove and clean … Read more

How to Kill Mold in a Sink Drain Naturally

o naturally kill mold in a sink drain, you can use safe and eco-friendly methods. Here’s a brief summary of the steps: How and Where Mold Grows in a Sink Drain If you look underneath you kitchen/bathroom sink, you will notice that that there is a vertical pipe connecting the P-trap (U-bend) to the sink’s … Read more

How to Fix a Leaking Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet

To fix a leaking Delta single-handle kitchen faucet, follow these brief steps: Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet How to Fix a Leaking Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet For this repair you will need the following parts: When you have gathered all the items together, this is how to proceed: 1. Turn off Water to the … Read more

Kitchen Faucet Leaking at the Base? Do This!

A kitchen faucet leaking at the base can be a common issue, and there are several potential causes. Here’s a brief summary of the causes and what to do when you encounter this problem: Causes of Kitchen Faucet Leaking at the Base What to Do When Your Kitchen Faucet Leaks at the Base How do … Read more

Gurgling Sound from Your Sink? Why & what to Do

A gurgling kitchen/bathroom sink is caused by a vacuum in the drainpipe, as a result of a clogged vent, lack of venting, poor venting or a clogged drain which suck water from the P-trap and hence the gurgling. It could also happen if you have an S-trap instead of a P-trap. Causes Of a Gurgling … Read more

Kitchen Sink Not Draining? 6 Ways to Unclog It Fast

A kitchen sink with standing water is different from a slow draining kitchen sink as I have outlined in this post. Unlike a slow draining sink drain which is usually partially clogged, a kitchen sink with standing want is usually fully clogged. A kitchen sink with standing water is caused by a clog in the … Read more