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Hi
I've been having some trouble with a kitchen sink draining slowly (from a full sink it seems to drain to half way ok then very slowly for the rest). We have also just had a new washing machine and when this drains it backs up a lot into the kitchen sink.
I thought it would be a blockage so I have cleaned the u-bend and used a rod to clean as much of the pipes as I can (a lot of gook came out but no obvious blockage).
Is it possible there is an air lock? and how would I fix this? I have also checked the overflow pipe isn't blocked and tried plunging a lot. Attached is a photo if this helps.
All help much appreciated
Thanks
Oliver
I've been having some trouble with a kitchen sink draining slowly (from a full sink it seems to drain to half way ok then very slowly for the rest). We have also just had a new washing machine and when this drains it backs up a lot into the kitchen sink.
I thought it would be a blockage so I have cleaned the u-bend and used a rod to clean as much of the pipes as I can (a lot of gook came out but no obvious blockage).
Is it possible there is an air lock? and how would I fix this? I have also checked the overflow pipe isn't blocked and tried plunging a lot. Attached is a photo if this helps.
All help much appreciated
Thanks
Oliver