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Blocked sink

Water draining slowly or not at all from a kitchen or bathroom sink.

Quick things to check first

  • 1Try a plunger over the plug hole with the overflow covered.
  • 2Check and clean the P-trap under the sink for debris.
  • 3Avoid chemical drain cleaners before a professional has seen a persistent blockage.

These are general pointers, not a full diagnosis. For guidance tailored to your exact problem, show us a photo and describe it.

When to call a professional instead

  • The blockage is further down the shared drain line
  • Water backs up into another fixture