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    Jan 25, 2014, 08:00 AM
    My kitchen sink (single sink with disposal) backs up. When I run the disposal, th
    My kitchen sink (single sink with disposal) backs up. When I run the disposal, the water level goes down but water remains in the disposal. How can I remedy this problem?
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    Jan 25, 2014, 09:19 AM
    Partial blockage in the drain line, snake the drain.
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