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    Jan 14, 2010, 11:23 AM
    Kitchen sinks won't drain at all
    My double kitchen sink was a slow drain that has turned into a sink that does not drain at all. Help! If it is a venting problem where exactly do I look for a vent or an air admittance valve? These were mentioned in previous articles.. which is great if you know what and where they are! :) We tried running a lot of hot water previous and did get a sewer smell in the upstairs bathroom? It was very cold weather at this time?! anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.. Nancy
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    Jan 14, 2010, 06:16 PM

    Is this the only drain and/or supply problem you have? Remove the trap and rod straight into the pipe coming out of the wall. You will hit a 90 elbow about 6" inside so use a small 1/4" snake. You vent stack may be the problem and that needs rodding from the roof, roof to basement plus 20' more. Where do you live

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