How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink Drain -- by Home Repair Tutor

If you want to learn how to unclog a kitchen sink this video will help. I guarantee you can do this yourself and likely save $75-$95.

The first step is to check the P-Trap for clogs. This likely is the culprit. Grab a 5 gallon bucket and place it under the P-Trap. It's a good idea to place towels under the bucket.

Slowly turn the P-Trap slip nuts counterclockwise. Be careful, water might rush out from the P-Trap. I recommend using a 5 gallon bucket to catch all the water that's up in the kitchen sink.

In this video you'll see the clog was just in the drain, I didn't even have to do anything to remove the debris.

But what if your clog isn't in the P-Trap or drain? It's likely in the wall pipe and you need to remove it mechanically via a hand auger.

Ridgid's Power Spin is a great hand auger that costs only $40. You can use it by hand or via a power drill. If you unclog your kitchen sink just once it justifies the purchase of the Power Spin.

You can also use this tool for clogs in your bathroom sink, tub, or shower.

Press down on the Power Spin trigger and feed the auger into the wall pipe. Spin the Power Spin until you clear the clog and reverse your procedure to pull it up out of the pipe.

Watch the video for all the details including how to put your pipes together without getting any leaks

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Thanks for watching my video, take care, and see you in the next one!!

Cheers,

Jeff

P.S. Click over to Home Repair Tutor for the full tutorial

[marychristineg]

Thank you so much for showing how to unclog my kitchen drain! I’m 71 years old and so relieved to not have to call a plumber. I just followed your video and now my drains work again. Thank you!

[MsAntoTube]

Five years have passed and your video is still saving lives...Kudos!! A single woman from Rome, Italy :))

[travis]

I absolutely appreciate this video 6 years later, I was so worried about auging the pipe but watching this put my mind at ease. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[kizilkedi]

My kitchen drain clogged yesterday. I managed to unclog it after watching your video today. Thank you very much.

[Gracefaithbear]

There's something so wholesome and nostalgic with this guys videos and home repairs! The music, the explanation and the simplicity. I see people of all ages following along ! I even saw some dogs leaving comments ahahah. Great job! new sub =D

[yusraha]

I tried unclogging my washroom's sink based on your guidance. I had to do it quickly and neatly as possible cuz I didn't wanted my Mum to know (cuz I clogged it heheh) and guess what? I SUCCEEDED! She still doesnt even know I unclogged it and the water's not staying in it.
So THANK YOU so much! I just turned 20 and literally this is my greatest achievement so far🌟😂

[kcrazy]

Thank you! I wrongly assumed the clog was farther down the drain. I was making mental notes of all the stuff I was going to have to buy at Home Depot before I saw your video. Fixed it in 5 minutes and it cost me nothing!

[instantkarma]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much! My husband tried Draino and 3 different snakes, and nothing worked. I watched this video and 20 minutes later our sink was working again! GIRL POWER!

[ApartmentMaintenance]

I like to put the sink stoppers in the sinks so the water doesn't pour out when you unhook the drain. Then release the stoppers once the bucket is under the sink with the pipes off. 👍

[mikegaa]

My kitchen sink has been clogged for a few days now. I have the augur but wasn't using it properly. Thanks to your video. Sink drain is now flowing 100%.

[Snicker]

This is the info I was looking for! It's too bad that you didn't actually have a clog to show us. I have to do this tomorrow and hopefully I solve my problem, since the clog wasn't in the P trap or the goose neck leading into the wall. Thank you for sharing!

[djt]

This guy is great instructor, explaining what to do and why.

[josecossio]

You are a great instructor! Very detailed, clear yet to the point. Congratulations! Your tips were very useful even though the pipes under my kitchen sink are GLUED! I am going to call a plumber to unclog the pipes AND for changing the pipes from glued to screwed parts.

[be]

Nice. I like your talk about the clog can be past the p-trap and into the wall pipe and using the snake to go thru there! Awesome.

[harryjames]

The trigger feature on that auger is nice. Thanks.

[RichardMartinez-cwvp]

Thank you so much for showing how to unclog a kitchen sink step by step and in terms a Yonex would understand. And the oggger toll that helps the job alittle simpler watching this video saved my mother 175..00. Your appreciated greatly 12/11/24 again thank you ..Rick

[toddh]

Great video, I recommend using a cup or something to remove as much of the standing water as possible before disconnecting the drain line down below. Once the suspected clog is removed you can always run the faucet to test for proper draining.

[hunnitbae]

you gave very clear instructions AND the reasoning behind each step. thanks!

[sarahlynndephouse]

You are an excellent methodical teacher- thank you for helping us with DIY home repairs;)

[CuteMoments]

Thank you so much for the video! I watched many videos but this one r ally helped me! The clog in my sink is behind the wall, so this one is what I was looking for! May be you wanna include these key words (clog behind the wall?) in the title so it will help more people like me. It’s awesome that you included every step in the repair. Again, Thank you so much!