How to Solve Three Common Sink Problems

Leaky faucets and clogged drains can cause serious problems, regardless of whether they are in your bathroom or kitchen.

Clogged kitchen, laundry, and bathroom sinks can be caused by many things, including:

• Lint
• Hair
• Grease and cooking oils
• Food
• Soap scum

You can find many articles on how to unclog sink drains. But, it is rare to find an article explaining why common sink problems occur and what you can do to fix them.

These are the most common problems with sinks and what you can do to fix them.

1. Broken Garbage disposal

Faulty or damaged garbage disposal could be the reason your kitchen sink is clogging. It is easy to fix the problem by simply pushing the red button under the disposal.

You may need to call a professional plumber if you suspect that there is something more.

2. Clogged drain

Clogging can occur in the bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room sinks due to being exposed to many kinds of debris. There are many ways to unclog a blocked drain. You can use chemical unclogging agents, or hire a professional to hydro jet it.

You can also use a plunger to try to unclog the drain manually. However, it is possible to use a drain cleaner to loosen any clogging materials.

3. Leaky faucet

Leaky faucets can also be a problem in sinks. They are often overlooked or misdiagnosed as another problem. How do you know if your faucet is leaky without calling a plumber?

If sediment is accumulating, you can remove the aerator (where the water comes out) and inspect it.