Blocked kitchen sink in Gavà: how to unblock without damage

¿Qué está pasando?

Blockages build up in the trap under the sink.

Causas más probables

• Grease in the trap

  alta

  Pouring oil down the sink is cause #1.

• Food in the strainer

  alta

  Rice, pasta and coffee grounds swell.

• Communal stack blocked

  baja

  If neighbours share the issue it's the stack.

Pasos de diagnóstico

1. 1

   Try hot water + baking soda

   Pour baking soda and vinegar.

2. 2

   Remove the trap over a bucket

   Trap nuts loosen by hand.

   ⚠ Parada de seguridad: Don't force with a wrench.
3. 3

   Use a snake if deeper

   Use a manual drain snake.

Cuándo llamar a un profesional

Call if water still won't drain after cleaning the trap.

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