About MiNeeds.com:
People use MiNeeds.com to get competitive bids from local professionals, such as: photographers, lawyers, home contractors, wedding services, accountants, web designers, movers, etc. By simply posting your service request, professionals will come to you with offers.
Don’t waste time calling around and negotiating. Instead, have professionals come to you with proposals. You can sit back and relax while comparing offers and reading reviews. It’s free!
For more details, please visit:
Renton Home Repair & Lawn Services - Get Bids & Save | MiNeeds
Author: Chuck Arnett
Article Source: MiNeeds.com, where consumers get competitive bids from Home Contractors. Read reviews, compare offers & save. It’s free!
Article Link: http://www.mineeds.com/Renton/The-Maintenance-Crew/Articles/Sink-Clogged-It-may-be-a-hairy-situation
Tags: Residential Contractor , Handyman / Home Improvement , Bathroom Remodeling Contractors , Commercial Contractors , Kitchen Remodeling Contractors , Remodeling Contractors / Home Renovation, Sink / clog / clogged / Plumbing Contractors / Plumbers / hair / drain / bathroom / slow / clean / unclog , Utility Contractors
Is your sink or tub draining slowly? You may be able to clean it out instead of buying some caustic and dangerous chemical. In a sink the main culprit is Hair caught in the sink stopper arm. Under your sink there is the drain pipe, most people never see the stopper arm behind the pipe, but that arm runs inside the pipe to pivot the stopper up and down. Well that is where most of the hair problem is. You can reach behind the pipe and unscrew the stopper arm. Before you pull it out grab the top of the stopper with your other hand or put in item that won't fall into the pipe under the stopper to make easier to remove. Then remove the stopper arm behind the pipe and pull the stopper out of the sink above. You need to also remove the U trap at the bottom of the pipe coming from the sink. There is a hand tighten threaded ring at each end of the U pipe, put a pan under the pipe to catch any water that WILL come out. Unscrew both rings and remove the U pipe. you can now see from the top of the sink drain to the cabinet bottom (drain pan you put there) unless it is clogged tight with hair. Then all I do is use some old coax TV cable to push or pull the hair out. After doing this re assemble the stopper arm first. Leave the U pipe off in case you need to push up the stopper from the bottom when re installing. Insert the stopper with the bottom part where the stopper loop is aligned perpendicular to the stopper arm. Install the stopper arm with a little practice you need to insert into the stopper arm loop at the bottom of the stopper. Make sure any parts that may have come off when you removed the arm are re installed. Hand tighten the stopper arm retaining ring. When you are done don't turn on the water YET ! ! you still have to re install the U pipe. If you leave the pan under the sink to catch any water then if you do turn on the water it may catch your inadvertent mistake. When everything is back together run the hot water down the drain for about minute to help flush away any debris that may have come loose in the pipe during your work. Wa, La you just unclogged your sink drain. DO NOT put any drain cleaner or any liquid down the drain when the stopper arm or U pipe are off, if you do you WILL have caustic drain cleaner all over the cabinet and maybe the floor. Any questions please post them to this article and I will respond as soon as I can. Thank You,
The Maintenance Crew
Was the Article Useful?
I hope you enjoyed the article! Please rate it at the following link, your feedback is highly appreciated:
Sink Clogged ? It May Be A Hairy Situation
- Ask / Related Q&A
Creating a Cozy Kitchen
By: Dee Reyes | 05/01/2010The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is usually where members of the family congregate, catching up on each others’ daily grind, while food is being prepared. A small kitchen should not hamper you from making it a convenient and welcoming space. There are several techniques you can apply to transform a cramped kitchen into a cozy little place where you can develop your inner Martha Stewart!
The History of Corningware Outlet Stores
By: Andre Hansen | 05/01/2010Corningware products are very functional and easy to use.
Barbecues for Every Meal!
By: Lauren Hill | 05/01/2010Barbecues can create a large range of wonderful meals, all while you get to enjoy the great outdoors. From breakfast to dessert why not use your barbecues? You will be amazed at the possibilities!
The History of the Aussie Icon THE BARBECUE
By: Lauren Hill | 05/01/2010The barbecue is a national icon on the Australian landscape but the humble barbecue has a long history in Australia. Not only will you find a barbecue in most homes but also in wide range of locations around the country. Governments and businesses owners understand peoples love for a barbecue and have accommodated for this throughout our communities.
Gain Extra Seating In Your Kitchen With Bar Stools
By: Tammara Cameron | 05/01/2010In the homes of today, a kitchen can be a complete entertainment area thanks to bar furniture. You often see an area with a stylish breakfast bar and bar stools. There are some who even remodel their kitchens to add a small bar area where they can grab a quick breakfast or entertain friends at a get together.
Germicidal Light Bulbs for Cleaner Air – Keeping your Kitchen Fresh
By: Mark P Hudson | 04/01/2010In modern times with so many contaminants and pollutants being released into the air, a person may want to consider using germicidal light bulbs for cleaner air. Shockingly, it’s estimated that most homes have up to double the amount of contamination contained in the air than city air does. Air can build up and become stagnant in the home, filled with pet dander, spores, mold, household contaminants, and other unpleasantness. Fortunately, through the use of ultraviolet air purification, this air
Helpful Considerations before Buying Travertine Tiles
By: Mark Ferrer | 04/01/2010Travertine tiles are great selections when you're planning to retile your bathroom or kitchen. In addition, these tiles also make for excellent kitchen backsplashes. But before you walk out that door and shop for your own set, here are some key considerations you need to keep in mind.
Budget Friendly Bathroom Tips
By: Mike Blank, CGR CAPS | 04/01/2010Is your bathroom is leaving you less than flush with pride? Without question, beautiful bathrooms enhance homeowners’ enjoyment of their living space. Knowing what’s in and what’s out in bathroom design is important for homeowners deciding where to spend their hard-earned dollars. You can easily and inexpensively update your restroom with a fresh, modern look, without sacrificing style!
IRS Discloses Charitible Giving By Individuals
By: MiNeeds | 30/11/2009 | FinanceThe Internal Revenue Service today announced availability of the summer 2009 issue of the Statistics of Income Bulletin, which features sole proprietorship data for tax year 2007
DO YOU HAVE A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER?
By: MiNeeds | 30/11/2009 | PhotographyToday I was riding the train in New York City and to my surprise and sheer delight, I was sitting next to a gentelman who was studying a wedding photographer's book. I surreptitiously looked over into his book every so often. Finally I said hello and asked "Are you a photographer?"
The Value Of Good Financials--Don'T Cheat!
By: MiNeeds | 28/11/2009 | BusinessYou would be surprised how many businesses do not maintain good records; understate the reported income in tax returns; overstate expenses and hide (do not report) most of the cash generated by the business
The Recession Impact On The Business Brokerage Industry
By: MiNeeds | 28/11/2009 | BusinessLike the majority of businesses, the recession has negatively impacted the Business Brokerage world. As the recession took hold on the economy and business revenues began to recede, so did business profits.
Selling Your Business And The Power Of Competition
By: MiNeeds | 27/11/2009 | BusinessMore than ever before, the selling of your business has become extremely competitive. As a seller, in this market, you are competing with a greater volume of similar businesses for sale, buyers’ investment choices in this very tight and limited financing environment and, most importantly, the brokers’ time and involvement in your listing.
Selling Your Business—The Power Of Analysis And Contribution
By: MiNeeds | 27/11/2009 | BusinessMore often than not, as I go on a listing appointment, the seller looks at me with concerned eyes and makes the following/or similar statement: “My business does not generate enough profit for me to sell it; I really cannot afford to sell for the price that I may get.” This may be a wrong assumption solely based on the profitability of the business
Learn From Those Who Lost It All—Perform A Due Diligence..
By: MiNeeds | 26/11/2009 | BusinessIt’s the same old story. A buyer enters into a Purchase Agreement to buy a business, normally with a provision to conduct a due diligence within a 10-15 day period and, (guess what?) fails to do so
Buying A Business??—THE GOLDEN YEARS!
By: MiNeeds | 26/11/2009 | BusinessAs we move into the golden years, something happens to many of us (yes, it happened to me)—we want to become entrepreneurs!