Slow kitchen drain

Grease, food particles, and soap can narrow the trap and line, slowing flow.

Try this first (5-minute fix)

1. Run hot water with dish soap for two minutes.
2. Remove and clean the P-trap and pop-up.

Decision tree

1. Run hot water with dish soap for two minutes.
2. Remove and clean the P-trap and pop-up.
3. If multiple fixtures are slow, the issue may be in the branch—call a pro for augering or jetting.

What it might be

Metro Vancouver homes face heavy rain, mixed housing ages, and evolving code requirements. This guide focuses on safe, practical steps you can do with basic tools, and it highlights where a licensed plumber is the right next move. Metro Vancouver homes face heavy rain, mixed housing ages, and evolving code requirements. This guide focuses on safe, practical steps you can do with basic tools, and it highlights where a licensed plumber is the right next move.

When to call a plumber

If water backs up into nearby fixtures or you hear gurgling in other rooms, book service to prevent a backup.