Sink won’t drain
Listed under: Interior, fixtures and fittings, plumbing, Services, sinks and handbasins
Cause
Blocked sink waste
Repair
- use a plunger and pump it over the sink outlet
- pour boiling water down the sink to melt any blockage
- use a proprietary drain-cleaning solution
- call a registered plumber if sink remains blocked
Cause
Blocked waste trap
Repair
- disconnect the sink trap; hold a bucket underneath; clear out trap
- call a registered plumber if sink remains blocked