How To Unclog a Sink The RIGHT Way Without Spending a Dime!
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- In this video I show how to unclog a sink the right way and not spend any money doing so. It is very easy, fast, and you will have lasting results.
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Was this helpful for you? What method do you normally try to clear up drains that you have found to last longest? I appreciate all of your feedback!
Changed mine to PO strainers and haven’t had a problem since- no who really uses the pop up anyway
My clog is back in the wall. ??
I would probably try step 3 first next time…
My sink is draining slow. You saved me. Thank you so much for your video. I will attempt to do this tomorrow morning. Wish me luck! Thanks again 🤗
@@kjellrode2434 Me too. My kitchen wall line meets my bathroom sink wall line, then they go down both, and both clog, ever couple months, LOL. Am slowly going through the steps, and this video is starter. With two lines, both sinks, both meeting, both clogging, every couple months, snaking the common down line I guess is the trick, still fingers crossed this long range "works" or it's just a repeat problem. THIS VIDEO is beginner, doesn't get into snaking the wall line(s) which converge and clog, LOL.
Thank you. I’m an almost 70 year old woman and your video made this easy peasy🎉
64!!!!! Same
Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Truly appreciate the value it brings to homeowners. I would give two pieces of constructive feedback, not criticisms at all.
1. Use gloves. Trust me, I'm not trying to be a nanny here, but just giving a public service announcement to anyone watching this. Drain and waste lines are the nastiest, most bacteria-ridden places in a home. You crack open a drain line & you are exposing yourself to a thriving colony of bacteria that is just looking for an open wound to get into and give you a serious infection. Don't handle drains or drain line content with bare hands.
2. The method shown in this video is going to work for probably 75% of vanity sink clogs and is very valuable, with good explanations. The other 25% of the clogs are going to be in the wall and will require a snake to get blockage cleared. With as clearly as you explain things, it would be a great benefit to have you show them how to properly use a snake.
Again, none of this is criticism and I greatly appreciate the time you have put into your content to share.
Cheers.
I appreciate your bringing up the gloves. I've seen so many of these types of videos of drain/pipe issues where to person didn't use gloves. It grosses me out even to watch. I'm always saying to the video - wear gloves!
Nice video. My only suggestion would be to start with removing the plug and checking for the clog there. So often that completely solves my issues without the extra steps of removing the trap.
Sir you are a genius! That is what I did and I save so much time! Thank you for this very useful comment!
Very good video. Excellent pics of the sink pipe's workings.
Hello, I agree with @elainesam7562. I am also an older lady and the instruction you showcased here was excellent. The hardest part of the unclogging of the drain was getting down under the sink to check the trap!
Thanks for making this video. I put in a maintenance request at my apartment building over a month ago for my clogged drain and they still haven't came to clear it. The clog was a big wad of hair and who knows what else and it was mostly in the part where the plug was. I Don't have a man as I live alone so I'm pretty pleased I was able to do this myself! If I can do this so can anyone else!
I learned a lot! I appreciate you and your willingness to share your knowledge. Thank you!
Great demonstration! Good info! Great teacher!
Thank you ,Great information
I like your videos. I feel empowered to go for it. I appreciate how you clearly advise what to be aware of to avoid frustrations. Well done.
Nice! Good and clear help. Thank you!
Thank you very much. I really enjoy your videos and am learning plenty.
Excellent tutorial. Cheers.
Excellent presentation.
Thanks for the info!
This was really helpful as I unplug my first bathroom sink. Really appreciated.😀
Very helpful. Thanks, brother.
Thanks for sharing
You are a Great Teacher! Thanks!
I've seen several of your videos now, and they're really helpful! I love your clear explanations and how you get right to the point.
Nice and thorough video, thanks for sharing!
Was helpful thanks
Thank you
Great idea mate will try this ty😊😊😊😊
I've taken that pop-up stopper out. I now have a stainless-steel fine mesh strainer that fits into and over the drain. I now clean any hair out on an as needed basis. No more clogs. When I want a basin of water, I use an old fashion white rubber stopper. Simple, clean, and easy. Also, I run VERY HOT water down the drain for about three to five minutes in the morning and just before bed. I haven't had a clog in 5 years, or more.
Great videos!
Best video I’ve seen. Clear instructions, terrific camera views. This man is awesome. Thank you!
Thank you for posting this! I followed the same exact steps and now water is running freely through the pipe. You helped me save a ton of money.
Thank you gonna try it
I've watched a couple of videos on this topic. This is one of the better ones. Thank you.
I'm lost dealing with plumbing ❤️ thanks for posting this
great instructions, thank you!
The overflow from our air conditioner flows into a bathroom sink drain. Gunk builds up from that and clogs the drain at least once a year. I'm pretty sure it's not in any part of the immediate area of the sink plug or the trap, but beyond that, and the plumber uses a power driven snake at least 25 feet long. Just mentioning this because in houses that have a chronic problem with one drain, that could be the cause. They suggest putting bleach into the drain from the AC periodically to kill mold, but we're too old to mess around in the attic with bleach. In a previous house, this was an upstairs sink, and when it overflowed the first thing we noticed was water dripping through the ceiling downstairs - a nightmare! This video is very helpful for the type of problem it addresses.
I just unclogged my sink. So simple! Thank you
Thanks for being so calm. I am usually a bag of nerves when I have to do this. and it is challenging to put things back together.
I think your videos are thorough and quite understandable. Thank you for the great instructions!
I use the same method as you my friend, thanks
Great Video!!
It works, thanks Bro
Most of the time when I take apart a drain I notice the pipe tubes are not debured. I always check these, and before reassembly I sand and smooth out the ends to minimize hair from catching on these ruff ends. Great video! Thanks.
My hubbie and I were able to unplug our plugged drain. You saved us lots of money! God bless you!😊
This is great, thank you!
Do you have any tips for preventing clogs in bathtub / shower drains?
Very. Helpful. Thank you
You are very welcome. Really glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks a lot for the feedback Patrick!
Great video
Good thing you found the pendant too!
Have done this job many times but learned something last time. I cracked the flange on the lower part of the p trap by using a wrench. Hand tight only.
Love your videos
Thank you for sharing
You are very welcome! Really glad to hear you liked it! Thanks a lot for the feedback!
great videos
Thank you, as a woman i find a lot of help watching your videos ❤
You are very welcome. I am really glad to hear you are finding value in them. Thank you very much for the feedback!
Thanks bro
The joys of owning a home.
Thank you so much! You gained a subscriber!
Thanks for plumbing tips. My clog was on the drain plug. Save some $$$ by doing it myself. Thanks again
Thanks since I shave over my sink and in a apartment it was nasty but works
When I reassemble these, I just let the drain pop up rest on the rod, I don’t capture it. This way it can lift out for easy cleaning. They are usually heavy enough to close and seal on their own, worst case I need to give it a slight push to seal on the rare occasion that I actually want to close the drain.
Great video! I've been using those little plastic tools with the teeth to remove hair from the drain and it makes a big mess, this is much easier and cleaner.
Great video, thank you. Do u turn both counterclockwise to loosen?
Ok. I did try the vinegar and baking soda. Worked a little bit. And I will try your suggestions for sure. Thanks for making it look easy
Very helpful ful
Really glad to hear you found it helpful. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
I always try a shop vac first. Works about 20% of the time but it's so fast I'm in and out of a customer's house in no time. Just cover up the overflow hole at the same time.
You always explain things so clearly so that the untrained can easily follow the fix. Plus you’re helping us save a lot of money with labor costs which are out of control. It also aids those on fixed incomes and women who live alone.t Hank you for all your help.
I enjoy your videos I am a retired GC from Cal. Live in Tn now still work on some projects and hope things always go well for you. Keep up the good work. God bless.
Oh nice! Really glad to hear you are liking the channel. Thanks a lot for the feedback Jack!
I have done this simple task more than just a few times at hotels rather than wait for the maintenance to come and do it. I hate slow drains when I shave!
Very good tutorial - I have did everything but take off the straight pipe - I used to just use a long metal tool to clean out the hair - this seems easier. I do occasionally have issues with the drain stop functioning well when I am done - why is that?
Because this doesn't clean the majority of the drain which is behind the wall/under the floor. Call a professional.
You should do one like this for bathtubs
This video was quite helpful but I think the problem is that my Mom is cleaning her dentures in the sink and getting denture adhesive in the drains, I will bring it up to her and she will get offensive but she needs to be careful. I’m going to pour the rest of the Draino in the sink tonight and see what happens and if it doesn’t work I will call Maintenance at my apartments to fix it, Thanks
About 85% of the clogs are hair caught in the pop up. Just push down the knob so that the pop up goes up. After that unscrew the lever nut under the sink, pull out the lever rod, and remove the pop up. Clean everything up and reassemble.
About 14% of the clogs are in the tee in the wall. Unscrew the trap assembly and snake the sewer trap.
The last 1% is an actual clog in the trap. Just unscrew the trap, clean, and reassemble.😢
very easy to follow and i am 80 years old
This is helpful but my main problem is the shower always getting clogged up
Well I tried taking the ball and rod part off to get to the stopper part, however there is not enough space between the rod and the wall to get the rod out so I gave up on that. Next problem....when I put it back together and tightening that nut, I've got as tight as I can and it's still going to drip. Now what? Help!! Thanks for your video by the way.
As a plumber I don't hook up the plug directly I let it float so it can be pulled out to be cleaned easily most clogs start there. Don't know how much money I've made by simple clogs like that
How about shower drains?
05:10 - You should be able to unscrew the cap of the drain so you can easily have access the drain from top without having to disassemble the bottom at all.
only with a screw-in pop-up drain, not the type he has here. i have what you have because the other type shown in this video is a pain, and i've had it leak around the ball even with plumber's grease on it
@@vjmacintyre : One of my bathroom sinks has a leak at that ball, I think. Is it hard to replace? I assume that to replace it as you did, the sink drain's tailpipe would need to be replaced with a tailpipe that doesn't have the hole for the ball. Unfortunately, my sink's tailpipe probably hasn't been removed in 50 years and its removal might be difficult or even break the sink. So I would be very interested in just replacing the ball if the ball is worn out.
@@brothermine2292 I'm not a plumber, but you could try removing the ball, greasing it with plumber's grease, maybe putting some Teflon tape on the threads of the ring that seals up the ball.. yes, i replaced the entire tail piece on my sink to install the threaded pop up drain.. you can probably buy a replacement ball/lever at a hardware store
@@vjmacintyre : Thanks for the advice.
How do I put in a handle and flapper I have to jiggle the handle in order for it to stop it from runnin
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Remove and clean out p trap yeah?
im going to need you to please stop reading our minds and allow us to continue to ignore our slow draining powder room sink, thanks.
now i have to go and check if ours is also just the stopper...
always enjoy your vids!
I like to start by removing the stopper then work down.
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I don't like those metal rods that lift the stopper. They can rust completely away. I recommend using a stopper that is pushed down to close and push again to open. Much better. I don't think most people even use the stopper to wash up with.
Where you looked last was the first place to look for clogs. They have a little tool that you stick down into it and it will pull any hair and junk out. Always check the easy stuff first.
He said without paying for anything like a cheap plastic tool to stick down your pipe that you don't need, obviously.
Those rods are always corroded and can actually disintegrate over time. Switched my sinks to pop-up drains which are not too expensive either.
THIS! Get the kind with the little basket built into the stem. Got a hair clog? Dropped some jewelry down the drain? Simply turn the cap until you can pull it out, remove the clog/jewelry, then put it back in.
yep maybe daunting to try but once done you can dyi it from now on.....
Oh yes! Really is something that can be done in a few minutes once you learn and experience how to do it. Thanks for the feedback!
Is there anything special you can do to minimize how frequently the drain stopper body accumulates the biogunk? This is what frequently interferes with draining in my bathroom sink. I've tried putting bleach down the drain every month and I have tried just running a piece of clothes hanger wire down trying to knock the crap down. The only true effective wayI've been able to do it is to pull the stopper out and scrub down the biogoo off the body (nasty!). But I end up with the problem redeveloping in about 60-90 days. Probably a development of spit, toothpaste, and little hairs from my shaving.
Oh yeah these things collect everything it seems. They have contraptions out there that are supposed to stop it from getting clogged but they also require cleaning.
Be nice to know how to deal with old, metallic plumbing - the kind you need pipe wrenches to deal with. My bathroom sink is so old, it just has a rubber plug - which thankfully does not clog. The KITCHEN sink, however, is another matter.
Easier then I thought.
We have removed all pipes and no clog, so it's in the wall, used snake and it stops. Is it time to call plumber???
My sink fills up and then after a minute or so it bubbles and sink empties instantly. Should I snake it?
Hey Adam, Do you read your e-mail? About a month ago I sent a question about your video on the A/C soft start kit. When you get minute, please check and see if you have it. If not is there some different addy I should use? Thanks - Jim F.
the world's cleanest sink and pipes
I mean they had been cleaned out in almost 7 years so thank you? I mean we try to keep our house clean lol
If all elbow grease stuff doesn't work then get Hair and Grease liquid from home Depot...has never failed me unlike Drano
i would get rid of the plug too. I would never see myself needing to stop up the sink with water.
If the pipe was installed correctly, you'll need tools. Those fittings are tight. Channel-locks for example.
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Mine was clean on the trap and straight tube and still clogged
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The last place you checked is the first place I check. Sometimes however none of those work and you have to get out the drain snake😩
Next video should be "How to hubby on the cheap: Re-gifting ideas."