This is Why Your Sink Drains Slowly: common causes and how to fix it

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  • Опубликовано: 30 дек 2024

Комментарии • 27

  • @TheGrumpyPlumber
    @TheGrumpyPlumber  Год назад +2

    Jim enjoys answering your plumbing questions. Leave a question in the comments and he will get back to you. Thanks for watching!

  • @sec9256
    @sec9256 Год назад +1

    Thanks. I always respect your candid advice.

  • @brittblanton8342
    @brittblanton8342 Год назад

    Thanks Jim and Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄

  • @marybroderick8265
    @marybroderick8265 Год назад

    Merry Christmas Jim and Jr.

  • @MrWhat-ef1xr
    @MrWhat-ef1xr Год назад +1

    Merry Christmas Jim. Got a question for you, an Oak tree on my neighbor's property has been jamming me for years and of course, I would call Roto rooter. What do you think of sending a foaming root killer down the clean out sewer pipe? Cap'n Tony

    • @TheGrumpyPlumber
      @TheGrumpyPlumber  Год назад +1

      Yea, I would try it. I would also put some water softener salt around the ground where the roots of the tree are coming near your septic tank. Tree roots do not like salt.

  • @johnsutter1497
    @johnsutter1497 Год назад

    What is your opinion on the electric anode rod? Thank you. Merry Christmas!

  • @rayvelasco2059
    @rayvelasco2059 Год назад

    Most Excellent ¿

  • @richardwatterson5449
    @richardwatterson5449 7 месяцев назад

    My kitchen sink gets jammed up at the baffled tee. We don't have a dishwasher so I got rid of the baffled tee and just run it straight. Since I have to clean the pipes out and it's a pain I pay close attention to what goes down it, especially grease. My wife though thinks that it's too much trouble to get all the grease out of the pan and what the heck am I around for if not to do stuff like clean the pipes.

  • @harley092355
    @harley092355 Год назад +1

    So for basic drain opening products-what are some real good choices or are they non-existent?

    • @billy2bob63
      @billy2bob63 Год назад +1

      Vinegar and baking soda! 👍💯♥️🇺🇸

  • @rayvelasco2059
    @rayvelasco2059 Год назад +1

    Baking soda and vinegar is my favorite way to get der gunk out of the drain¿

  • @ChuckP25.
    @ChuckP25. Год назад

    Thanks Jim. Stay safe out there. Thumbs up. If you don't believe me, ask your travel agent.

  • @pamelafeld
    @pamelafeld Год назад

    Jim have a concern I heard water running through the wall above my patio door I try to trace the sound went to all bathrooms nothing running everything sounds ok I live alone with a fix income can you help I also disconnected all outside hoses there is a spout in the wall I hear water running .can you help

    • @TheGrumpyPlumber
      @TheGrumpyPlumber  Год назад

      Is it leaking through a ceiling or is the wall wet? If not, maybe it’s just a running toilet. Maybe a toilet is running above you. Is this a single home or is someone living above you? I need more information please.

  • @rocky64100
    @rocky64100 Год назад

    My toilet is always getting clogged I clean the outside cle a n out no difference so will a new toilet with more flushing power help

    • @TheGrumpyPlumber
      @TheGrumpyPlumber  11 месяцев назад

      It could be a drain problem or a toilet problem. If the drain is not sloped enough which should be at 1/4” per foot, it could cause your problem. The old toilet could be limed up so not giving you a good flush. You might flush the solids separately from the paper. If you try these ideas and still not happy, then buy a new toilet.

  • @nhiakhang2622
    @nhiakhang2622 10 месяцев назад

    Jim, how about a slow drain tub? This only happens when using the bottom tub spout. When switched to the shower head, it drains fine, assuming due to less water output.

    • @TheGrumpyPlumber
      @TheGrumpyPlumber  10 месяцев назад

      When people tell me they have a slow tub drain, I first turn on the shower head and look at how much water accumulates on the bottom of the tub. Unless it’s covering your feet, your drain is working fine. There is a lot more water draining out of a full bathtub than when taking a shower. It just looks like it’s draining slow.

  • @ellismedavoy7314
    @ellismedavoy7314 Год назад +1

    Any opinion on using baking soda and vinegar to unclog kitchen sink drain?

    • @billy2bob63
      @billy2bob63 Год назад

      My kitchen sink eas backing up and then draining slowly so I used baking soda and vinegar let it sit for awhile GOOD AS NEW. Man she was bubbling like crazy too with whatever was in there! 👍💯♥️🇺🇸
      Do my tubs and bathroom sinks the same way.

    • @rayvelasco2059
      @rayvelasco2059 Год назад +1

      Baking soda and vinegar is my favorite way of getting the sludge out of a drain¿

  • @michaelfarris2556
    @michaelfarris2556 Год назад +1

    Sound like a peacock in your area? We have wild one's here, and man, they get loud.

  • @shannybear
    @shannybear 10 месяцев назад

    My issue is the plug in my bathroom sink does not pull out like most, what's the trick? I dont want to break it😁 thanks much!

    • @TheGrumpyPlumber
      @TheGrumpyPlumber  10 месяцев назад

      You need to disconnect the pop up lever that is underneath the sink. Loosen the nut and pull the lever out and then pull out the pop up. Then you can clean the drain with a large screwdriver.

  • @samlyons3552
    @samlyons3552 7 месяцев назад

    take the bathroom mirror and move it away from the sink !