Why kitchen drains plug
- Grease, oils and fats that go down warm, then cool and stick to the pipe
- Food scraps and coffee grounds that get caught in the grease
- Dishwasher and garbage disposal discharge adding to the same line
- Long horizontal runs with little slope, common in older kitchens and basement suites
Snaking vs hydro-jetting
Snaking the kitchen line ($169) breaks through the clog and gets water flowing again. It's the right first step for most kitchen clogs.
Hydro-jetting a kitchen line (from $349) uses high-pressure water to scour grease off the pipe walls. It's the better choice when the same sink keeps plugging every few months.
Before you call
- Check whether one side of a double sink or the dishwasher is also backing up. That points to the shared drain line.
- A sink plunger can help with a fresh clog. Block the other side of a double sink while you plunge.
- Skip chemical drain cleaners. They rarely clear grease clogs and make the job hazardous for whoever clears the drain.
Keeping it clear
- Wipe greasy pans with a paper towel before washing
- Put cooking oil in a container, not down the drain
- Use a sink strainer
- Hot water alone doesn't dissolve grease. It moves it further down the line, where it cools and sticks again.
What to send for a quote
- A photo or short video of the sink and the pipes underneath
- Whether the dishwasher or other side of the sink is also affected
- How often it's plugged before
- Your neighbourhood or town
Serving Edmonton and area
YEG Drain serves Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Leduc, Beaumont and Fort Saskatchewan, plus neighbourhoods across Edmonton like Mill Woods, Windermere, Terwillegar, Castle Downs, Clareview, Summerside and Old Strathcona.
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