Kitchen Sink Draining Slowly
Water sits in the bowl and drains away far more slowly than it should..
Water sits in the bowl and drains away far more slowly than it should.
What is actually going on
Water sits in the bowl and drains away far more slowly than it should.
The realistic causes, in order
Fat and grease build-up along the horizontal waste run, the usual cause in kitchens A trap partly filled with debris A waste run with inadequate fall, or one that has sagged over time
What we test on site
Whether clearing the trap alone restores full flow The full branch to the stack or gully Pipe fall along accessible sections, since a recurring block often means a fall problem
Get a slow-draining kitchen sink diagnosed properly
If the same sink blocks repeatedly, we look at the pipe run rather than just clearing it again.
Questions we get asked
Where does a slow-draining kitchen sink usually start in the pipework?
Fat and grease build-up along the horizontal waste run, the usual cause in kitchens
What normally puts a slow-draining kitchen sink right?
If the same sink blocks repeatedly, we look at the pipe run rather than just clearing it again.
Is it safe to keep using the system with a slow-draining kitchen sink?
Boiling water and caustic products can soften and damage plastic waste pipes, especially older push-fit systems. Mechanical clearing is kinder to the pipework.