The 3 Most Common Kitchen Sink Problems

Kitchen sinks can be a common source of problems in your kitchen and can have irritating issues that people live with for months before fixing. Rather than putting up with problematic kitchen sinks try and source the problem, fix it and prevent it in the future. Easier said than done? By reading a few tips and solutions you can restore your kitchen's harmony. Three Main kitchen sink problems include:

1. The Mighty Drip

This is definitely one of the most common kitchen complaints. The constant dripping that firstly drives you insane before you become accustomed to the rhythm and start walking in time to it. Well don't jump to its tune! A dripping kitchen tap is usually due to the washer requiring replacement, this is a simple task that can be done with a bit of DIY and excess time! If the problem isn't resolved by replacing the washer then it's worth calling a plumber to be rid of the irritant once and for all!

2. A Stinking Situation

Bad odours in the kitchen can usually be sourced and eliminated easily. Bin bags containing an old tuna sandwich, milk that's gradually forming a cheese solid and a family member's attempt at cooking a chicken which ended up resembling a cremation all result in bad odours but can be easily located and eradicated. However, a kitchen sink omitting a bad smell can be left for months due to the source being hidden the waste pipe and can really turn quite foul. There are many solution theories that work for some people and are definitely worth trying. Solutions include: pouring bleach, lemon juice or vinegar and baking soda down the plug hole in a bid to destroy the smell.

If you have a food grinder within your sink then you need to take extra care when disposing of food waste. Food grinders tend to struggle digesting large chunks of bread so it may be better to dispose of bread and similar foods that may clog your grinder, in the dustbin. Should you find your food grinder is the source of your smelly sink then putting ice cubes down there is a common suggestion to unclog the lodged pieces of food. Another alternative is to simply run the tap and grinder simultaneously whilst putting bits of orange or lemon peel down the food grinder. The citric acid should eliminate the bad odour.

3. Under Pressure

Water pressure in your kitchen sink can be a serious and common problem. Many houses experience low water pressure in the kitchen with no problem in the bathroom. Sometimes low pressure can affect a whole area of town so check if any work is being done in your area before tampering with your sink. If it is solely your problem then check for leaks when you turn your tap on as this can affect the water pressure. Your tap fixture could also be the source of your problem. A blockage in your taps or pipes could also be the culprit.

Maintaining your kitchen sink and taps is important to prevent irritants occurring. The common phrase "everything but the kitchen sink" should definitely be ignored when it comes to maintaining the functionality of your kitchen.

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