Standpipe Plumbing Kitchen
Kitchen plumbing
Most kitchen water problems start under the sink. We open the cabinet first and look at four things.
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A drip under the sink
Open the cabinet and look at the trap, the two supply lines and the shut-off valves. Most sink leaks start at one of those. The cabinet floor tells us how long it has been wet. The full page
Slow kitchen drain
Grease and food settle in the trap first. We pull the trap and clean it, then cable the line from the sink. If the dishwasher drain is tied in, we check that too. The full page
Faucet that will not shut off
A worn cartridge or seat. We bring the common ones. If the faucet is old and the parts are gone, you choose a new one. The full page
Dishwasher supply line
A small braided line with one valve. A cracked or crusty one leaks quietly into the cabinet. We replace the line and the valve together. The full page
Short answers
Is a drip under the sink an emergency?
Usually not. Put a bowl under it and turn the small valve under the sink a quarter turn if it speeds up. If water is pouring, or standing near an outlet, shut the main off and call.
Why is my kitchen sink slow?
Grease cools in the trap and narrows the pipe. We pull the trap and clean it, then cable the line. We would rather not pour a chemical down it.
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Tell us what is going on
A person reads every request and replies with a time. If water is coming in right now, call.