Sink Problem Fixes – Advice from a Campbelltown Plumber

Leaky faucets and clogged drains can be big problems, and it doesn’t matter if it’s your kitchen or bathroom sink.

Bathroom, kitchen, and laundry sinks get clogged for different reasons, including;

• Hair
• Lint
• Soap scum
• Food
• Cooking oils and grease

There are a lot of articles that teach you how to unclog a sink, but rarely will you find an article that talks about causes of the common sink problems and how to fix them.

Here are the 3 most usual sink issues and what you can do to fix them

1. Clogged drain fix

Sinks in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room are susceptible to sewage and clogging issues because they are exposed to different types of debris. There are various ways through which you can unclog your clogged drain, for instance, you can get a professional to hydro-jet your sink, or you could use chemical unclogging agents.

Moreover, you can whip out the old trusty plunger and try to unclog the sink manually, although using a drain cleaner might help to loosen the clogged substances.

2. Broken Garbage Disposal fix

A clogged kitchen sink might be caused by a broken or faulty garbage disposal. There is an easy method you can use to try and fix this. Simply do a reset by pushing the red button under the disposal and it should be back working.

However, there may be something more serious going on, especially if the garbage disposal is still not functioning optimally. You would need to contact a professional plumber so they can come and look at things with an experienced eye or do a video inspection to get to the core of the problem.

3. Leaky faucet fix

It’s easy to miss leaky faucets. They either go unnoticed, or they are misdiagnosed as something else. How can you find out if your faucet is leaking without needing to call a plumber?

If it’s a situation where sediments build up, you can check the aerator – the water outlet – by unscrewing it.

If you need help with identifying or solving your usual sink problems, get in touch with our pipes and faucets specialists today.