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Maintain Your Kitchen Sink Plumbing


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Maintain the plumbing in your kitchen - Plumbing tips for homeowners 

Have you thought about the junk you put down your kitchen sink? Don’t wait until your sink smells bad or is clogged to start thinking about how to maintain it. Our KMP plumbing professionals are often called out to help with a clog that is easily preventable.  Kitchen sinks often become clogged with accumulated cooking grease and oil. 

Keeping your kitchen plumbing clean on a consistent basis can help prevent a call to the pros!

Top Tips to kitchen sink maintenance:

1: inspect for any water damage 

  • Check the plumbing. Time to get down and take a look under the kitchen sink.  Grab a flashlight and start looking for any signs of water leaks.  Check all the pipes and fittings for water.  Look at the floor for any signs of water damage or mold.  If you see any leaks, call a professional plumber.

 

2: Strainer, got one?

  • If you don’t have a garbage disposal, use a mesh sink strainer in the drain to catch any food and dispose of it in the trash.
Note: It's a good idea to keep a strainer on all drains.

 

3: Take care of your garbage disposal

 Have you read our latest blog on how to maintain your garbage disposal

 

4: these should not go down the drain

  • Dispose of food properly. Don’t put:
    • grease,
    • coffee grounds,
    • animal or fish bones,
    • eggshells
    • or fibrous food (potato skins, banana peels)  
None of these things should go down the kitchen sink, even if you have a garbage disposal. 

Want to check the rest of your kitchen plumbing? Download the home plumbing checklist from KMP

Leaks only get worse and are serious business. If you are having issues with your kitchen sink plumbing and need the help of a professional please contact Kennedale Mansfield Plumbing. KMP offers 24 hr emergency plumbing service as well as online scheduling! 

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