Backed up drain; waiting for plumber

[disneysteve]

How did you pay him? Cash, personal check? Checks are so not safe anymore.

We pay for everything by credit card whenever possible. This was no exception.

[marvholly]

Steve:
Another prevention thought:

YEARS ago had a kitchen sink problem (Y drain). Plumber told me then to fill all my sinks 1/2 to 3/4 full and then remove the stopper(s). It needs to be done monthly.

Have not had a sink issue in years.

[wincrasher]

You shouldn't have to tell people this, but:

Don't ever pour grease or oils down your kitchen sink. If you have a disposal, never put meat/skins or stringy vegetables in it. Always use hot water when using your disposer.

[disneysteve]

Always use hot water when using your disposer.

I've often heard just the opposite, that you should always use cold water when the run the disposer to avoid overheating the motor. I'll have to Google that one and see what I find.

[Fizgig]

A few weeks ago my kitchen drain stopped up. It was probably from trace amounts of meat and grease down the line over the years. (I try to avoid it but sometimes mess up a little.) I poured a solution of hot water, salt, and baking soda into the sink and let it sit a day, then cleared the clog with a plunger.

Nice to know that I saved almost $300! Whew.

[disneysteve]

A few weeks ago my kitchen drain stopped up. It was probably from trace amounts of meat and grease down the line over the years. (I try to avoid it but sometimes mess up a little.) I poured a solution of hot water, salt, and baking soda into the sink and let it sit a day, then cleared the clog with a plunger.

Nice to know that I saved almost $300! Whew.

Fizgig, it wasn't my drain that clogged. It was the main sewer line out of the house. I've never called a plumber to clear a sink drain. I've taken care of those clogs plenty of times either with hot water and baking soda as you did or with drain cleaner.