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Plunge the sink drain

Sink & drain · Blocked
LIKELY CAUSE
Soft blockage in trap or drain
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
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Repair time
10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
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TOOLS
Required tools
Sink plungerwet cloth
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Block the overflow opening with a wet cloth if present
    Block the overflow opening with a wet cloth if present.
  2. 2
    Add enough water to cover the plunger cup
    Add enough water to cover the plunger cup.
  3. 3
    Plunge firmly several times
    Plunge firmly several times.
  4. 4
    Remove the plunger and check flow
    Remove the plunger and check flow.
  5. 5
    If still blocked, clean the trap if accessible
    If still blocked, clean the trap if accessible.
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