The kitchen sink clogs with the grease and the food over time. The plunger and the trap clean clear most clogs.
The plunger
A plunger on the sink clears the shallow clogs. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In San Jose, the plunger is the first.
The trap
The P-trap under the sink catches the debris and the grease. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In San Jose, the trap is the spot.
The bucket
Put the bucket under the trap before you open it. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In San Jose, the bucket is the catch.
The clean
Empty the trap into the bucket and the rinse it out. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In San Jose, the clean is the fix.
The snake
A drain snake reaches the clog deeper in the line. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In San Jose, the snake is the next.
The habit
Keep the grease out of the sink to prevent the clogs. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In San Jose, the habit is the guard.
The call
Sink still clogged? Call 888-217-3585 and San Jose Plumbing Experts will match you with a San Jose pro for the clear.
Plumbing in San Jose: what to know
In San Jose, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Santa Clara County — from Campbell, Los Gatos and Santa Clara to ZIP codes like 95121, 95111, 95122 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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