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Plumbing Troubleshooting

Kitchen Drain Slow or Clogged?

Kitchen sink drain slow, usually grease + food debris built up in the line. FREE diagnosis, drain flush with FREE diagnosis. CFC1431159.

Quick Answer

Slow kitchen drain in Tampa = grease buildup (99% of cases). Cold water solidifies hot grease on pipe walls, food particles stick, eventually blocks flow. Fix: drain flush $279 (mechanical snake clears trap + first run of pipe). Severe grease: hydrojet $849 scours pipe walls. Stop pouring grease down drain. Call (813) 343-2212.

Why Kitchen Drains Clog

Grease Buildup (Most Common)

Call a tech

Symptom: Gradual slowdown over months. Smells bad.

Drain flush $279. Severe: hydrojet $849.

Food Particles

Call a tech

Symptom: Sudden clog after heavy cooking/disposal use.

Drain snake or flush. $279.

P-Trap Clog

DIY possible

Symptom: Only kitchen sink affected. Easily accessible under sink.

DIY: remove P-trap, clean. $0. Pro: $279 includes replacement.

Main Line Issue

Call a tech

Symptom: Kitchen AND bathroom drains slow. Sewage smell.

Sewer unclogging $349 or hydrojet $849. Full drain guide.

What to Do Right Now

  1. Try plunger first, seal other drains, plunge hard.
  2. DIY P-trap clean, bucket under trap, unscrew, clean, reassemble.
  3. STOP pouring grease down drain. Wipe pans before washing.
  4. Persistent slow drain: call for flush or hydrojet.

FREE diagnosis. DIY: free. Drain flush: $279. Hydrojet: $849.

FAQ

Chemical drain cleaner safe?

No. Drano/Liquid Plumr corrode old Tampa pipes + damage disposals. Don’t use. Use enzyme-based drain maintainer or call us.

Hot water + soap to clear?

Helps for mild clogs on modern PVC pipes. Not for old galvanized. Boiling water is risky, can crack PVC traps.

Why grease is so bad?

Hot in the pan = liquid. Hits cold drain pipe = solid. Sticks to pipe walls. Builds up layer by layer. Eventually blocks.

Hydrojet vs snake?

Snake: cuts through blockage. Hydrojet: scours pipe walls clean. For grease, hydrojet way better long-term.

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