Kitchen Plumbing
The kitchen sink handles daily food prep and cleanup, so its plumbing sees heavy use. This page covers common kitchen plumbing problems and how to request service.
Request this service
When it's needed
Common reasons you may need kitchen plumbing
- A dripping kitchen faucet
- A slow or clogged sink drain
- A jammed or leaking garbage disposal
- A leak under the sink at the supply or drain
What's involved
Typical service tasks & considerations
- Inspecting the faucet, drain, and disposal
- Repairing or replacing the faucet or cartridge
- Clearing the sink drain
- Repairing or replacing the disposal
- Checking supply lines for leaks
Possible causes
Related plumbing problems & causes
Worn faucet cartridges and O-rings
Grease and food buildup in the drain
Disposal jams or worn seals
Aged flexible supply hoses
Stay safe
Safety & prevention
General precautions to keep in mind. These don't replace professional assessment.
- !Disconnect power before inspecting a garbage disposal.
- !Don't pour grease down the kitchen drain — it solidifies and causes clogs.
Kitchen Plumbing FAQs
Questions about this service
- What shouldn't go down a kitchen sink with a disposal?
- Avoid grease, oil, fibrous foods like celery or onion skins, eggshells, coffee grounds in large amounts, and hard items like bones. These can jam the disposal or build up in the drain and cause clogs.
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Need kitchen plumbing?
Describe the issue and submit a service request. Availability is confirmed with the business — no response time is promised here.