Jun 11 2025, 12:39 PM
QUOTE(contestchris @ Jun 9 2025, 11:47 PM)
This evening, suddenly found the water in the kitchen sink flowing very, very slowly. I contacted a few plumbers and sent video, they quote between rm250 to rm380 if it is a simple and straightforward issue.
Before I get there, anything that I can try?
I’ve never faced this issue before.
I’m considering getting a plunger and some Mr Muscle declogger liquid (not sure how safe and useful is this). Worth a shot? Anything else that can be tried?
We don’t knowingly pour down cooking oil or things like that down the sink. But it’s been 5+ years, not surprised it can get clogged from normal everyday use.
By the way, to add, I believe the clog is near the surface. Cause even after letting the water fully recede and waiting for an hour, just turning the tap on for 5 seconds results in the water clog being visible coming out of the sink hole.
Even if you don't pour cooking oil, it can accumulate in the pipes from normal washing and become a plug.Before I get there, anything that I can try?
I’ve never faced this issue before.
I’m considering getting a plunger and some Mr Muscle declogger liquid (not sure how safe and useful is this). Worth a shot? Anything else that can be tried?
We don’t knowingly pour down cooking oil or things like that down the sink. But it’s been 5+ years, not surprised it can get clogged from normal everyday use.
By the way, to add, I believe the clog is near the surface. Cause even after letting the water fully recede and waiting for an hour, just turning the tap on for 5 seconds results in the water clog being visible coming out of the sink hole.
Pouring a drain unclogger is the usual thing to do, or use lye (soda panas). Have to follow the instructions carefully, usually its to pour it in and wait 5-15mins and then follow up with hot water. The water mustn't be too hot because the usual pvc pipes are not rated for temps above 60C. Depending on how your pipes are done, you may need a long hose to pour the unclogger/lye solution so that it doesn't just sit in the wrong place and may potentially cause leaks.
Using a drain plunger carefully if you're in an apartment because the pressure might cause leaks downstairs. Don't use a high pressure air drain gun or drain blaster type devices, it caused the access cap downstairs to break and dump water when my plumber did it.
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