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