I bought a place(2 story townhouse with basement) that was built in the 70's a few months back and just a couple of months ago started having problems with the kitchen sink.
The Situation:
I have a small kitchen and there is only one sink with a garbage disposal attached below it. Basically it is "virtually" clogged as the water backs up when I turn on the faucet or operate the dish washer but... as soon as I turn on the garbage disposal it forces the water down the sink and then there is always some "back flow" (some water comes back up) as I turn the garbage disposal off.
Things I have Tried:
1. cleaning the "trap" under the sink (i found nothing in it)
2. using a plunger
3. using "Instant Power Drain Opener" (home depot guy recommended it and said to run 2 cups of water right afterward i used the chemical since i was pouring it into a sink with a garbage disposal)
Anyways... nothing has worked yet ... so i'm debating buying a snake or checking the roof for a vent (i'm not sure i have one) or just calling the plumber...
any suggestions???
Thanks,
Gary
The Situation:
I have a small kitchen and there is only one sink with a garbage disposal attached below it. Basically it is "virtually" clogged as the water backs up when I turn on the faucet or operate the dish washer but... as soon as I turn on the garbage disposal it forces the water down the sink and then there is always some "back flow" (some water comes back up) as I turn the garbage disposal off.
Things I have Tried:
1. cleaning the "trap" under the sink (i found nothing in it)
2. using a plunger
3. using "Instant Power Drain Opener" (home depot guy recommended it and said to run 2 cups of water right afterward i used the chemical since i was pouring it into a sink with a garbage disposal)
Anyways... nothing has worked yet ... so i'm debating buying a snake or checking the roof for a vent (i'm not sure i have one) or just calling the plumber...
any suggestions???
Thanks,
Gary