Removing a kitchen sink drain
Kitchen sinks are often installed in the corner of a room, with plumbing underneath or behind them so that they can be used when needed without being in the way. After installation and use, kitchen sinks accumulate food and grease residues which can create a bad smell and make them both difficult to clean and unhealthy to use. To get rid of this problem, you need to remove kitchen sink drain!
How to Remove Kitchen Sink Drain?
It's important to know that you can't just pull up a kitchen sink drain. You have to take off the entire drain pipe from the sink and then remove the garbage disposal. Here are some steps you need to follow to accomplish this:
Step-1: Shut Off Water Supply
Shut off the water supply to the sink. Press down on your kitchen faucet handle and turn it counter clockwise to within a quarter of an inch of the shutoff point, then move the handle clockwise until it hits the stop.
Step-2: Disconnect the Water supply lines
The water supply lines that run to the faucet and sprayer need to be disconnected. The supply lines are typically 1/2 inch copper tubes with compression fittings.
Step-3: Disconnect or Cut off the tailpiece
The tail piece, which joins the drain pipe to the garbage disposal, is attached either by a threaded joint or slip joint.
Step-4: Remove the Basket Strainer
The basket strainer is the metal piece that holds the sink stopper and connects to the drainpipe. Remove it by unscrewing or cutting off any retaining screws, and then pull out the strainer.
Step-5: Clean the Hole
Use a rag to wipe out any debris inside the hole, and then check for blockages. If all has gone well, you should be able to peer down the drainpipe and see that it's empty.
Step-6: Reconnect supply lines
The supply lines you removed earlier should be connected to the faucet and sprayer, if your new sink has them. Otherwise, you can hook them up to the tailpiece. Make sure they're tight.
Step-7: Test for leaks
Shake the sink, and then check underneath it for any water that seeped out. Wipe up any spills immediately to prevent stains.
Step-8: Reinstall sink
Reinstall the sink with its strainer and tailpiece. Tighten the drain collar tightly to make sure it's airtight. It's very important to know that you are not allowed to put anything down your sink drain, even if it is a garbage disposal.
Step-9: Turn on Water Supply
Turn on your kitchen faucet until water starts to run out of the new sprayer hose, then shut off the faucet. Go underneath the sink and turn on the water supply to your garbage disposal; check for leaks, then tighten connections.
Conclusion
If you have a kitchen sink that is clogged or leaking, the best way to fix it may be by removing your drain. We hope this blog post has been helpful in explaining the steps to remove a kitchen sink drain.
