The good news is that you likely don’t need to call in a plumber for this.
Snaking abathroom sink draincan be easy with the right tools and instructions.
Even better, you might not need a snake at all.
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The first step is to find out where the clog is.
Remove thepop-up stopperby disconnecting it from under the sink.
Then pull it out from the top of the sink.
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Clean the stopper and re-install it to see if this cleared your clog.
If not, go on to the next step.
Check the Trap
Disconnect thebathroom sink drain trapand ensure it is clear.
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Two nuts are holding the trap in place.
Unscrew both nuts and pull the trap straight down to remove it.
Check the trap for anything that may be causing the stoppage and clear it out.
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Sometimes things like toothpaste caps, change, or hairbands can end up in the drain trap.
Simply removing them is enough to flush the clog.
Loosen this nut and pull the trap arm straight out from the connection closest to the wall.
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If there is any obstruction, remove it.
If there is no obstruction, you’ll have to snake the bathroom sink drain.
For a bathroom sink drain, you should be fine using atop snakeunless it is a particularly tough clog.
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Insert the end of the snake cable into the drain pipe.
Feed the cable into the pipe slowly while keeping firm pressure on it as you operate the machine.
Let the snake do the work of clearing the clog.
However, the depth will depend on the location of the clog.
