You probably spend almost no time thinking about the disposal in your kitchen sink right up until the garbage disposal is not working. Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to fix ...

We spoke to four plumbers about why coffee grounds shouldn't go down the drain, what happens if they do, and where to put ...

Use baking soda, vinegar, hot water, ice, and citrus to clean and deodorize your garbage disposal. Avoid harsh chemicals; use cold water, salt, or a drain snake for tough clogs. Don’t pour grease or ...

Everyone loves a perfectly running garbage disposal, but the second you start to see water building up in your sink, the panic starts to set in. Clogs are annoying and unsightly (plus also smelly), ...

Let's face it-when it comes to kitchen appliances, garbage disposals might not be the most glamorous topic. But if you've ...

Think twice before you shove those potato peels down your garbage disposal. Even with a good flush of water, you may cause a clog that will take a professional to clean out. Jeff Williams remembers ...

We asked two professional plumbers if dish soap was safe to use for clogged drains. Here's what they had to say.

Pouring boiling water down the sink has somehow been passed along as common advice, but this so-called trick can actually be ...

It’s not uncommon for kitchen and bathroom sinks to get clogged. Hair from shaving or brushing over the sink, soap scum buildup, grease or oil, food, small items, and other things get into the drain ...

The most common causes of a dishwasher not draining are clogs or problems somewhere in the drainage line. This includes the dishwasher's drain hose, the air gap, garbage disposer and/or the sink drain ...