Who Do I Ask For a Clogged Sink in My Kitchen?
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If you’re a renter, you probably know clogged drains are common in homes and rentals. But you may also be wondering who’s responsible for fixing a clogged sink in your rental property — and if you have to pay for it.
Most homeowners have a plumber on speed dial, but that’s not always the case for renters. Some landlords don’t have plumbing professionals on staff, and others can be hesitant to make repairs in an effort to save money on maintenance fees.
However, if you know the right questions to ask, you can often resolve your clogged sink problem without calling a repairer. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few common causes of clogged sinks, and we’ll offer some easy ways to fix the problem yourself.
1. Food Scraps and Grunge:
When you’re cleaning up after cooking or serving, it’s not uncommon for food waste to find its way into your kitchen sink, especially if you live in an apartment or small house. Fat, grease, fibrous foods like celery, pasta and potato peels, bones, and other items can easily block your drains if you don’t take care not to throw them down the sink.
2. Boiled Water:
The most common way to unclog a sink is with boiling water. But it can be difficult to get a clog to clear up using this method, so you might want to try a different strategy.
A combination of baking soda and white vinegar can dissolve a tough clog and free your drain. To do this, pour about a cup of baking soda into the drain and let it sit for 15 minutes, then flush with hot water. Repeat this process a few times until the clog is gone.
3. Power Auger:
A power auger, or a plumber’s snake, can help remove clogs from your sink pipes. Available at most home improvement centers, this tool works by pushing a thin “snake” of cable down your drain pipe until it grabs a clog and pushes it out.
4. Coil Coat Hanger:
A wire coat hanger can also be helpful for reaching some clogs in your pipes. But it won’t reach as far down the drain pipe as a plumber’s snake would, so you might need to hire a professional to get the job done.
5. Drano:
If none of these methods are successful, you might need to use a chemical solution. A drain cleaner can break up a clog, but it can be harsh on your pipes. That’s why it’s a good idea to follow directions carefully when you try this technique.
6. Sink Plunger:
A sink plunger is a handy tool for unclogging your sink and drains, but you might need to do some trial and error to find the best method. If you don’t have a plunger, you can purchase one at your local hardware store.
7. Baking Soda/Vinegar Mix:
A mixture of baking soda and white vinegar can loosen a tough clog in your sink, and it’s less abrasive than some chemical solutions. Pour about a cup of baking soda into the sink, then pour in about a half-cup of white vinegar. Cover the drain with a rubber stopper, and let it sit for about 15 minutes before running hot water.
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