How to fix kitchen sink drain blockage?

Hello,

I am having some issues with my kitchen sink draining. I have used drain cleaning products, soda and vinegar. I have taken the u pipe (not sure of the name) off and cleaned it. Whilst that is off, I have slowly poured hot water down the pipe and nothing backs up. I feel the water is not moving through that U pipe section quickly enough and is just sitting there.

The blockage seems to become an issue regularly and no plumber seems to want to come and look at the problem.

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Is there anything I can do to change the setup to help with the problem?

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Noyade

Morning @Doona1

You sound like you've done everything you can inside. Any other sinks and vanities having draining issues? I'm no plumber - but I'm thinking the issue could be outside.

New or old home?

Doona1

This is only happening at the kitchen sink and old home

JacobZ

Hi @Doona1,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

It's great to see that @Noyade has already jumped in to assist.

I'm sorry to say that unfortunately, since you've already tried everything I would advise when troubleshooting poor drainage, the issue is likely related to the set-up of your pipes or a blockage somewhere else in the system.

Due to the licenced and regulated nature of the plumbing profession, I wouldn't advise doing your own investigation and rectification work.

I'd suggest you use a service like HiPages or True Local to contact a plumber local to your area.

Let me know if there's anything else I can assist with.

Jacob

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