Kitchen Drain Clearing Services Near Vancouver, BC

It’s Thanksgiving dinner and your kitchen drain is clogged, now that’s annoying. The kitchen sink is one of the most used sinks in your home and often sees grease, food scraps and other foreign debris. Have a look at our latest article on how to avoid a clogged drain.

If you have a garburator/garbage disposal, check to ensure that the garburator is not jammed.

Unplug the garburator and ensure it is non-operational

Carefully remove any debris or food scraps out of the garburator

Turn the hot water on full blast and turn on the garburator on

The best way to fix a clogged kitchen sink is to never have one in the first place! Here is an article our perfect plumbers wrote on how to avoid clogged kitchen sinks. If you need help unclogging a kitchen drain, give us a call and one of our expert plumbers will be happy to answer some questions for you.

Generally, it is recommended to have your drains professionally cleaned every one or two years. However, this can vary depending on the type of drain, the amount of traffic within it and any potential issues that may arise.

A blocked drain can be caused by a build-up of debris, such as food waste, hair and soap scum. Foreign objects like toys, jewelry and other household items can also get stuck in the pipes. If tree roots have grown into or near your drain pipe, they can block the pipes too. Sometimes, a blockage can be caused by an accumulation of grease and oil in your plumbing system. Lastly, if any part of your drainage system is damaged or cold, it can cause a blockage.

Professional plumbers typically use either mechanical augers or hydro jetting technology to clear drains. Mechanical augers use a rotating cable to break up blockages, while hydro jetting uses high-pressure water jets to clear away debris.