I clogged up a double sink with disposal and dishwasher

GirlyWrench · May 25, 2009, 01:49 PM

When I run the disposal, water spurts into the other sink. I think I put too much food down the disposal. I was making soup, and threw the greens from the leeks down the disposal.

I have already tried:
Stuffing up one sink with a rag and plunging the other one.
Plunging both sinks at the same time.
Boiling water and plunging.
Drano Max Gel.

From reading other posts, I am thinking I have to take the thing apart and clean out the big pipe in the back of the tee going into the wall. I live in a condo. I do have a pipe wrench and some teflon tape. Which pipes come off first? Do I turn off the water under the sink?

GirlyWrench · May 26, 2009, 02:11 PM

One more thing... I got the auger in, finally! I got some black goopy stuff. Should I keep augering and wiping off the goopy stuff? I got it in around 10 feet.

mygirlsdad77 · May 26, 2009, 02:15 PM

Youve just made headway. good job. The black goopy stuff is normal on kitchen sink drains. Now that you have gotten it in this far, put trap back together, run water for a minute or so and see if it backs up. If it doesnt, then fill both sides of sink with hot water and let them go at the same time. this will flush the black stuff down the drain. Remember to have a long rubber glove handy to pull the sink plugs, so you dont get burned when you reach your hand in.

GirlyWrench · May 26, 2009, 02:56 PM

I think it's fixed

Now, how do I go about giving you guys positive ratings? Thanks for the help! After looking into my cabinet, I noticed the faucet is leaking at the base, clear through to the cabinet. I think I'll just put some plumber's putty in there for now

Thank you!!!!! AND I am glad you like the nail polish

Milo Dolezal · May 26, 2009, 03:01 PM

GirlyWrench: I like you've picked color of the snake that matches your toe-nail-polish ! Way to go !

( now fix that electrical conduit connection at the bottom of your Garbage Disposer before you get electrocuted...)

Glad you managed on your own ! Good luck...Milo

mygirlsdad77 · May 27, 2009, 01:52 PM

Glad you got it draining, let us know if you need help with the leaky faucet.

They make many different sized power augers and cables. If you ever need to use one, make sure to get the right one for the job.

GirlyWrench · May 27, 2009, 05:12 PM

You guys are the best! Thank you. I was looking for the "rate this answer" button, but I don't see it.

I was reading about toilets, and how you need a special auger -- I'm feeling bold, now! I have a toidy that sometimes flushes, sometimes needs plunging.

Specs on the faucet: I bet it would probably be easier just to install a new one. But I'm game for fixing the old one.

It's just like this one Moen Chateau Kitchen Faucets Single Handle Kitchen Faucet - Chrome - 7425 at Faucet.com

The leaky place is where the swivel faucet meets the rectangular base.

hkstroud · May 27, 2009, 05:51 PM

Betcha the next time Ton, Bob, MGD or Milo come back on, they are going to tell you to call 1 800 BUY MOEN and ask for "O" rings for you spout. The Rate button is the orange button in each persons answer. I think they all deserve a "greenie".

GirlyWrench · May 28, 2009, 05:23 AM

#1. I know Moen is the worst, and mine may not be Moen, but is similar in cheapness. I did NOT put that faucet in

#2. I know because Moen's corporate headquarters were here in Illinois at one time, and I worked there as a temp. Moen at that time was poor quality.

#3. I do landscaping. I will not buy homeowner's quality as a rule of thumb. Waste of money. I try only to buy professional tools or at least semi-decent quality. Yeah, I know, I broke my own rule with that first auger I bought.

Thanks again for all the help, guys! Y'all are the best.