How to Unclog a Double Kitchen Sink With a Garbage Disposal

 A clogged kitchen sink is common. But when it's a double kitchen sink with a garbage disposal on one side, it's a little more complicated. One side has a garbage disposal and the other side doesn't, yet both sides share the same P-trap assembly below. With a few simple steps, though, it's simple to narrow down the location of the clog and fix it. When Either Side Is Clogged

If water on the disposal side of the sink is moving slowly or not at all, the first thing is to check if the disposal is working. The disposal may need to be reset or its power turned back on. If the disposal is working but is jammed, obstructions must be forced through or pulled out. If water on the non-disposal side is blocked or slowly moving, the short tailpiece that leads to the trap is usually clogged. The tailpiece can be unclogged by plunging it with a cup-style drain/sink plunger.

When Both Sides Are Clogged

When both sides of a double kitchen sink are clogged, water may initially exit one drain but will rise on the other side. Then, the water will rise on both sides. The problem is usually a clog in the P-trap pipe assembly below the sink or farther down the line. The P-trap can be removed, cleaned, and replaced. If necessary, the drain pipes past the P-trap can be cleaned out with a drain snake (or drain auger), which typically extends up to 25 feet down the line.

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