Plumbing

How to Clear a Slow-Draining Kitchen Sink

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Estimated Time

25 mins

Difficulty Level

Medium

Required Tools

Channel Lock PliersSmall Plastic BucketRubber GlovesDrain Auger🛠️ RentalMicrofiber ClothTeflon Tape

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00:52Place bucket under P-trap 01:35Loosen pipe slip nuts 03:10Insert drain snake 05:25Reassemble plumbing joints

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“Hi, I'm located here in my area and I was just watching a video on VideoProven called ‘How to fix a clear a slow-draining kitchen sink’. I see that it's rated as a Medium repair and requires a Channel Lock Pliers and a Small Plastic Bucket, which I don't have on hand. I'm a bit stuck on the step at the 05:25 mark. Can you send someone over to help me finish this up?”

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