How to Fix Clogged Kitchen Sink That Won't Drain

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  • čas přidán 20. 11. 2013
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    How to fix a plugged kitchen sink that won't drain. If your sink is backed up, clogged, and won't drain, this video will show you how to fix it!
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  • @rinamorgan8795
    @rinamorgan8795 Před 3 lety +96

    We were about to throw in the towel and call the plumber (right here before Christmas bills), but instead your video inspired me to go try violently plunging the sink just one more time. I know this video is 7 years old, but you're still helping people! Thanks!

    • @NicolasWilson1986
      @NicolasWilson1986 Před rokem +2

      Thanks for the comment! I just plunged mine and it worked!!! I had dumped like 3 cups of old cooked rice down the sink when I was exhausted after work. Looking back next time it's going in the trash for sure! :D

    • @rinamorgan8795
      @rinamorgan8795 Před rokem

      @@NicolasWilson1986 We have two pet pigs, so thankfully leftover food is never the problem! ;)

  • @AmyNCole-luv4God
    @AmyNCole-luv4God Před 5 lety +24

    Thank you kindly. I’m a single mother, who owns my on home, and here lately, I’ve had to look up solutions on repairing certain minor issues. Ur video saved me, super helpful, detailed, great instructions. I appreciate the knowledge that u shared. Take care. Thank you.

  • @vickirombs9079
    @vickirombs9079 Před 4 lety +10

    I just became a widow and now have to fix things around the house myself. Thank you so much for your instruction. I saw the video and followed the directions, which were excellent! Fixed the clogged sink myself! So helpful, thanks!

    • @noellealdi881
      @noellealdi881 Před 2 lety

      Sorry for your loss ma’am, that really has to suck

  • @zettadigitalmedia808
    @zettadigitalmedia808 Před 5 lety +7

    Surprised my husband and fixed it myself before he even had a chance to look at it. 5 months pregnant too! Thanks, the Wifey

  • @christinas1205
    @christinas1205 Před 8 lety +6

    So big, gigantic, enormous thanks to you! I was outside and came in to a flood in my kitchen from the dishwasher over flowing. Your video had my problem fixed in no time and saved me a bundle! I think my husband will get tired of hearing how I fixed the sink all by myself when he gets home later.

  • @zeodark2761
    @zeodark2761 Před 7 lety +3

    The last solution worked. I clocked up the pipes over the years. You're awesome dude thank you!

  • @bethbarthel5583
    @bethbarthel5583 Před 5 lety +5

    Just what I needed. Even had the same blockage. Thanks for making this so easy!

  • @ruhkalaptsc4929
    @ruhkalaptsc4929 Před 9 lety +5

    Thank you so much! This was my exact problem and I was able to fix it by following your directions. You saved me a couple hundred buck tonight. Again, thank you so much.

  • @bgreen2005
    @bgreen2005 Před 6 lety +6

    Just wanted to say thank you! ...this video really helped me out early, this Sunday morning,with a house full of relatives. Made me look like a professional plumber!

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před 6 lety

      So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

  • @nicoleg2941
    @nicoleg2941 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you so much! II ended up clogging the sink trying to use the garbage disposal on too many big items and I need to take care of it before my husband got home from work. So he didn’t have to work on it and this video walked me through it.

  • @DailyMeditation365
    @DailyMeditation365 Před 7 lety +3

    Who knew that fixing a clogged drain could be so easy? Thanks a million!

  • @carolelindner6037
    @carolelindner6037 Před 9 lety +2

    Hooray! I followed your very clear and easy-to-follow video instructions and, voila! The blockage was in exactly the location you identified. I loved the part about, "I might have learned that by experience". Lets the rookies know it's ok to make mistakes when learning a new task.

  • @samuelcannavo1628
    @samuelcannavo1628 Před 6 lety +2

    It seems like there is another simpler way that may work and should be tried before unhooking drain pipes. Plug the unclogged sink with an airtight cover. Then, while holding it in place, turn on the disposal in the clogged side. If it is going to work, then within a matter of seconds, the clogged sink will empty. The disposal acts like a pump and with the other sink closed off, it forces the clog down the drain. I wish I could claim this solution as mine but truth is I came across it while looking into a solution for my clogged drain. My thanks to that contributor. Of course, if it doesn't work, this Tomahawk video is a well explained solution. NIce job!

  • @markrempel453
    @markrempel453 Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks a ton man, just finished unclogging the drain and now it's working better than ever. didn't have to spend a dime!

  • @jameshembree7400
    @jameshembree7400 Před 9 lety +2

    It worked, and it was so simple I believe even my husband could have done it, but he didn't, I did! Thank you so much!

  • @RiceBowl7235
    @RiceBowl7235 Před 2 měsíci

    10 years later, and this video still helps! Unclogged my kitchen sink this morning--Thank you!

  • @beezerh6586
    @beezerh6586 Před 9 lety +2

    Thank you! I was kind of aware of how to unclog my sink, but not entirely comfortable doing it. I watched your video, followed the instructions, and unclogged my sink! Thanks again!

  • @mr.bentley347
    @mr.bentley347 Před 8 lety +2

    Thank you for making this video! You just save me some trouble with the roommates and some money for a plumber on the weekend. Thank you!

  • @fangquans
    @fangquans Před 2 lety +1

    Extremely helpful video and I fixed the clogged sink 5 minutes after watching this video.

  • @alanstern27
    @alanstern27 Před 9 lety +2

    Thank you!!! this was a nice 2 am project that saved me a service call.

  • @Gospelcurlz
    @Gospelcurlz Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you...really appreciate you taking the time to share this with others. God bless you for your thoughtfulness!

  • @GarbagedisposalexpertGDE
    @GarbagedisposalexpertGDE Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for a great video guide on how to fix a clogged kitchen sink that won't drain! I took the liberty to embed this video in one of my posts on my website that reviews garbage disposals. Hopefully, my readers will find it just as helpful as I did.

  • @bethjiang9982
    @bethjiang9982 Před 5 lety +1

    This worked wonderfully well! Thanks so much Tom, your video was clear and easy to follow. lot of thumbs up! I did it all by myself too!

  • @justin57153
    @justin57153 Před 9 lety +119

    Made me look like a hero to the wife - you da man.

  • @pollyhoang7988
    @pollyhoang7988 Před 9 lety +1

    You are very helpful in being so clear and detailed. Thank you so so much!!

  • @sarahduarte8403
    @sarahduarte8403 Před 2 lety

    This helped us so much. Thank you!!!! There was two metal pieces from the drain catcher in the pipes. We bought the house almost 1 year ago and still discovering things. Thanks again!

  • @MG-951
    @MG-951 Před 5 lety

    Fixed it myself and wife is super happy. Thanks!

  • @vickib1230
    @vickib1230 Před 4 lety

    I had a clogged garbage disposal, and I thought for sure I'd have to take the pipes apart, but figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to check CZcams, bc my husband always said you can find anything on CZcams! Am I glad I did! It unclogged with a plunger! Your explanations for everything were interesting and helped me understand plumbing logic. TY!

  • @MelWatchesYT
    @MelWatchesYT Před 9 lety +7

    I live in an older apartment and our drains get clogged all the time. It's horrible. Thanks so much for this video! It's helped so much! It's kept us from calling maintenance in the middle of the night!

  • @laurasmith7421
    @laurasmith7421 Před 5 lety

    Helpful. Love your calm attitude🙂

  • @angelaschroeder5174
    @angelaschroeder5174 Před 7 lety +1

    Very helpful! I just cleaned out that top part like you showed and the bottom trap and my sink is fixed. Thanks for the quick easy method!! Saved me $

  • @madavid629
    @madavid629 Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you so much!! This was so helpful! Saved me from having to call a plumber! Your instructions were very clear. Thank you again!

  • @theelementslook
    @theelementslook Před 8 lety +2

    Thanks Tom! Was picking up a phone to call a plumber and saw your video. Complete fix and flush pipes in about 20 minutes. I'm sure I saved $150 bucks or so!

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před 8 lety

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      @panfilorodriguez9227 Před 8 lety

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  • @ars0171
    @ars0171 Před 10 lety +2

    This was very helpful to see before I tackled the plugging we had in our sink. Thanks!

  • @montaguemonro565
    @montaguemonro565 Před 8 lety +2

    First time this has happened since i moved out of home. You just saved my arse mate cheers!

  • @christophervelazquez6581
    @christophervelazquez6581 Před 6 lety +1

    fixed my sink because of something you put up four years ago. Thanks man.

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před 6 lety

      +Christopher Velazquez So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

  • @erikorozco1674
    @erikorozco1674 Před rokem

    look at that, 8 years later and your video is still blessing people lol thanks

  • @passmortdianne4355
    @passmortdianne4355 Před rokem +2

    Man.. this is saving me some stress and money 😅😊 thank you very much. Your video is really helping me love ❤️ and peace ✌️

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před rokem +1

      You're very welcome. Glad we could help you save $ and time,

  • @jasonschmidtusa
    @jasonschmidtusa Před 6 lety

    You're the only video that suggested the plunger, and that saved me a world of hurt! Good tip!

  • @FMcrow020
    @FMcrow020 Před rokem +2

    Thanks a ton! I was at my wits end trying to figure out what was going on with our kitchen sink. We’ve previously had to replace the garbage disposal and I was thinking we would have to do it again. Thankfully, I was able to use your advice and get the job done, finding out that the disposal system was working just fine. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @t.k.herrin2788
    @t.k.herrin2788 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for teaching me to do this myself! Worked. Saved $$ on a service call.

  • @shinechoi6851
    @shinechoi6851 Před 6 lety +1

    The easiest and most helpful video. Thank you so much !! I made it after watching it.

  • @sarahh6147
    @sarahh6147 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much! I had to remove the pipe, but I did it, and now the sink is clear! :)

  • @jacquelinelebold1146
    @jacquelinelebold1146 Před 9 lety +1

    Awesome! Thank you so much! I did it myself with no problems.....Almost passed out from the smell....There was so much junk in there, couldn't believe it! Water running great now....Saved me a plummer call.....Thanks again!

  • @jasondean2114
    @jasondean2114 Před 7 lety +1

    This worked! Thank you, saved us a ton of plumber fees. God's blessings!

  • @rachelyancey6179
    @rachelyancey6179 Před 6 lety +1

    OMG I just plunged the sink and it worked. I was totally freaking out like ten minutes ago. Thank you!!!

  • @solalaniyi558
    @solalaniyi558 Před 9 lety +2

    Great video,
    The plunger worked. Thanks

  • @jesserichards729
    @jesserichards729 Před 5 lety +1

    What a time to be alive. Saved me the price of a plumber. Real mvp

  • @sap325
    @sap325 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you!!! After watching your video I felt confident in removing the pipes to check for the clog! Lo and behold, the clog came rushing out into my pot. I now have a functioning kitchen again!

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před 7 lety

      +ShePink Glad to hear it helped!! Now you have the chance to help people in some of earths most dire circumstances solve a problem such as no clean water, no shelter, no medical care, hunger, etc.. TomahawkDIY is a business with a mission. No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

  • @missunderstood355
    @missunderstood355 Před 9 lety +1

    I did it myself!!
    And that was my exact problem, I had rice stuck in mine. I thank you for the video.

  • @Leudachris
    @Leudachris Před 10 lety

    Great video. the plunger worked great!

  • @adinaapril1631
    @adinaapril1631 Před 7 lety +2

    Just unstopped my kitchen sink with your help! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před 7 lety

      So glad to hear it helped you solve a problem! Now you have the chance to help people in some of earths most dire circumstances solve a problem such as no clean water, no shelter, no medical care, hunger, etc.). TomahawkDIY is a business with a mission. No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

  • @ralicea5030
    @ralicea5030 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow! This video helped me fix my own sink that had the exact same issue! Thank you so much!

  • @sharondunn8537
    @sharondunn8537 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much! You helped us on Thanksgiving. We had to undo all of the pipes underneath, and I wouldn't have been brave enough to do that without your video.

  • @deplorablechump8758
    @deplorablechump8758 Před 3 lety +1

    Got the same problem. Luckily, using a plunger and a drain plug worked. Thanks!

  • @godofwine77
    @godofwine77 Před 8 lety +3

    this is one of the vids that helped me. thank you. You saved me a ton of money

  • @juvie5780
    @juvie5780 Před 9 lety +1

    I will try this early morning ..thank you and God bless you

  • @DrStevenHorwitz
    @DrStevenHorwitz Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you, thank you! I followed along and did it myself!

  • @carolalter6697
    @carolalter6697 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you, thank you thank you - I made soup and clogged up the pipes when I ran the disposal - It also backed into the dishwasher but the other side was running freely - Tomorrow morning I will follow your instructions and free it up - I did not know about the middle pipe that separated the two sinks - Great video

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před 7 lety

      Glad it helped you! No pressure, but consider sending a tip my way. You can provide a donation via the "Support This Channel" on my channel page (czcams.com/users/TomahawkDIY) or via Paypal.me/TomahawkDIY Half of all tips go straight to helping people in 3rd world countries Build Better Lives. Learn more here: tomahawkdiy.com/about.

  • @RobbieFoglia
    @RobbieFoglia Před 9 lety +1

    Great video, easy to follow. Thanks!

  • @gvbphan189
    @gvbphan189 Před 10 lety +1

    Thanks, guy! I was scared to tackle alone, but I did it. Works fine now!

  • @andersenlindsey
    @andersenlindsey Před 7 lety +1

    Oh my word you're my hero! Totally fixed it!!! THANK YOU!

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před 7 lety

      +Lindsey Andersen Glad it helped you! No pressure, but if you feel like leaving a tip, you can through www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY. Funds help support the mission of TomahawkDIY to help people Build Better Lives.

  • @kimlet9
    @kimlet9 Před 8 lety

    I didn't think to try the plunger - sincere thanks for saving me from a plumber call!

  • @manny_m87
    @manny_m87 Před rokem

    Doing this tomorrow after work! thanks buddy you saved me a service call

  • @crazyconan28
    @crazyconan28 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you very much! First two years living on my own and finally ran into this issue. I didn't know how simple it was. I didn't have a plunger, so I went with the second method. My sink was filled halfway with water though, so I emptied it using a cup at a time into a large bowl before I loosened the pipe. Having a towel under the bowl may be over conscious, but I did so in case there was more water coming than I expected. Fortunately for me it was just potato particles clogged together that I had to pull out instead of anything gross.

  • @marcusspencer4767
    @marcusspencer4767 Před 3 lety

    Had a general idea but this helped alot! Thank you

  • @laurenwhetsel8712
    @laurenwhetsel8712 Před 7 lety +1

    thank you so much for this video! I clogged my sink and was so worried I'd have to pay for a plumber but after watching this video I was able to fix the clog myself! I am not that handy so I was very excited when it actually worked! thank you so much!!!

  • @Nemysaurus
    @Nemysaurus Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you! I was having a sink issue and your video really helped me out! My food trap was completely filled with potatoes....

  • @MrVelaga
    @MrVelaga Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you buddy, it saved my day. May God bless you.

  • @Randraxis
    @Randraxis Před 9 lety +2

    Thank you, it did help me unclog the sink that the clog was on both sides, Now it's figuring out how to reattach the garbage disposal to the sink because it separated during the repair finding where the clog is.

  • @koa808kane
    @koa808kane Před 7 lety

    Awesome video 👍Simple application and saved 💰💰💰💰💰👌

  • @gaualofaleiataua8069
    @gaualofaleiataua8069 Před 3 lety

    Mines now working thanks to you :)

  • @akemajeter
    @akemajeter Před 8 lety +27

    omg i just used this idea for my bathroom sink and boy the stuff i found but food thing i didnt have to pay the rent office for coming out to fix it. yay im my own handy girl lol

  • @fliefrenato
    @fliefrenato Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks, It was very helpful your video, just fixed my Kitchen sink.

  • @TylersTarot
    @TylersTarot Před 4 lety +4

    Wow. This worked! Thanks so much!

    • @leahmckinney3250
      @leahmckinney3250 Před 3 lety

      Hey Tyler! Big fan here! Also had a sink problem lol 😂❤️

  • @ninavalencia3073
    @ninavalencia3073 Před 10 lety +1

    This worked so well thank you!

  • @kompheakphann3435
    @kompheakphann3435 Před 7 lety +2

    thank you. it was easier then I thought saved me some $$$$

  • @stephaniespain7531
    @stephaniespain7531 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you! My aunt shared your link and I'm all fixed!!

  • @rachaelblack3520
    @rachaelblack3520 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Sir!!!!! Worked on my sink!!!

  • @tamakibrown
    @tamakibrown Před 8 lety

    Hi Tom, mate, you bloody beauty, you saved me big time and a couple of bucks as well. How good are your instructions, followed these down to a tee and worked fine, the Wife was also impressed! Thanks again Tom.

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před 8 lety

      +tamakibrown Glad it helped you! No pressure, but consider sending a tip my way. Half of all tips go straight to helping people in 3rd world countries Build Better Lives. Learn more here: tomahawkdiy.com/about. You can provide a donation via the "Support This Channel" on my channel page (czcams.com/users/TomahawkDIY). Whether you donate or not, have a great great day!

  • @zandramayo1340
    @zandramayo1340 Před 6 lety +1

    did as you showed me, worked just fine. Saved me the bucks, thanks.

    • @TomahawkDIY
      @TomahawkDIY  Před 6 lety

      +crick yman So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

  • @APollorocproductions
    @APollorocproductions Před 5 lety

    Right before Thanksgiving dinner the sink clogged. I tried going under the sink and doing it myself, no dice I got splashed on lol. I did a search and you came up, I tried the first recommendation of using the plunger, boom it worked, I am so happy and thank you! I became the champ lol, you saved he day, thank you. I have also subscribed.

  • @pilgrimontheroad
    @pilgrimontheroad Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you sir. Plunger worked and you saved me about $400 👍🙏😎

  • @AS-pg4mz
    @AS-pg4mz Před 8 lety +2

    Thanks, Tomahawk! Very helpful. :)

  • @youngwang9874
    @youngwang9874 Před 4 lety

    Very helpful. Thanks!

  • @geo9399
    @geo9399 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks Tom! Saved my Thanksgiving. My wife may not be talking to me because of my bad skills but the sink is fixed and we are moving on with the day. Big time Thanks.

    • @samw6048
      @samw6048 Před 8 lety

      +George Tunnell ...Blame her or who ever cooked. Thanksgiving is the NUMBER ONE time for clogs in the kitchen sink. They are due to people throwing way too much vegetable crap and fats down the disposal and making clogs just like he showed here and sometimes worse.

  • @queenamina8790
    @queenamina8790 Před 5 lety +1

    Ha! My brother and I just fixed this, thank you so much

  • @bigplb2133
    @bigplb2133 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this information. I just copied what you did and it worked. I’m just nervous that I tightened every thing back up correctly. So far no leaking.

  • @williamalvarez9563
    @williamalvarez9563 Před 5 lety +2

    Using a plunger (just like the one you used) worked for me thank you man 😎👍

  • @younus1975
    @younus1975 Před 7 lety +2

    it helped me today to remove the blockage. thank you!

  • @anwlaw
    @anwlaw Před 7 lety +6

    Thanks being a single mom this was really helpful.

  • @granddaddyHerps
    @granddaddyHerps Před 6 lety

    Hell yea you are the man. Saved my sink. Dirty job but had to be done. Thank you

  • @NightDescendant
    @NightDescendant Před rokem

    I wasn't sure what exactly had clogged my apartment's garbage disposal but the plunger worked! thank you!

  • @avemaavema
    @avemaavema Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, it was really very helpful. I just cleaned my blocked sink

  • @srini4665
    @srini4665 Před 8 lety

    Thanks for the video and nice explanation!!

  • @erikaharps
    @erikaharps Před 5 lety

    The plunger worked for me, i plunged slowly to move the clog back n forth, then eventually it will clear the drain. I did cover the other side of the sink that wasn't clogged. That helped! Thank you!

  • @cetiwatihall5405
    @cetiwatihall5405 Před 5 lety

    I tired different methods and nothing worked, then I watched your video and now no more clogged drain. Thank you

  • @sheil27
    @sheil27 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you to much.
    I was able to unclog my sink like a pro with your help 😎

  • @yuwang9265
    @yuwang9265 Před 6 lety +1

    Made me look like a hero to my husband. Thank you!

  • @cygiant
    @cygiant Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you. Your video assured me what I was doing would work. I did well.