Clogged Kitchen Sink - Clear A Clogged Kitchen Sink Through The Trap

By Aaron Stickley, About.com Guide

A clogged kitchen sink doesn’t have to mean a call to your plumber. To unclog a kitchen sink the first thing to try is a plunger. If you tried that and the drain is still stopped up you can try to clear it through the trap. Follow these steps to remove and clear your kitchen trap.

Step 1: Place a container under the trap to catch water. Note the three pipes you’ll be removing.

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• Step 1: Place a container under the trap to catch water
• Step 2: Loosen the Trap
• Step 3: Remove the Trap
• Step 4: Clear the Trap
• Step 5: Remove the Trap Arm
• Step 6: Remove the Two Part Waste
• Step 7: Put the Trap Back Together

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