Sink won’t drain

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