Skip to main content

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink

    1. How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink, How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • When you first go to clear your sink, you should check how the pipes are connected.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    2. How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • If your piping looks like the photo, you won't need tools to make this fix.

      • You can easily remove these pipes by twisting them off at the brackets.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    3. How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Twist the higher bracket until it comes undone.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    4. How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Twist the lower bracket until it also comes undone.

      • Water and other liquids will pour out of the brackets so hold the pipe tightly to avoid making a mess.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    5. How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Gently remove the pipe and find somewhere to dump out the contents that caused it to be clogged.

      • The pipe will be full of water and whatever is stuck inside. Any large obstructions or other blockages may fall out.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    6. How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Clear out the gunk, obstructions, and any other objects in the pipe so that your sink drains properly.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    7. How to Clear a blocked, or clogged sink: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Repeat the steps in reverse to put it back together again.

      • The blockage should now be removed and the sink should be draining properly.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

Conclusion

Your sink should now be free of obstructions or clogs in the pipes.

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

4 other people completed this guide.

Elijah Santiago

Member since: 09/18/15

196 Reputation

1 Guide authored

Team

Pasco Hernando, Team 5-1, Prince Fall 2015 Member of Pasco Hernando, Team 5-1, Prince Fall 2015

PHSC-PRINCE-F15S5G1

1 Member

12 Guides authored

1 Guide Comment

Smalll repairs can be done on a diy basis, but if drain clogging a regular problem the best solution would be to turn to professional pipe cleaning and restoration. i.e. pipe rehabilitation.

Kanserwis Sp. z o.o - Reply Share

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 6

Past 7 Days: 65

Past 30 Days: 180

All Time: 3,527