My kitchen sink drain started backing up again last Tuesday

I pulled the trap apart and found a solid clog of grease and coffee grounds about six inches into the pipe. I tried a plunger and a cheap plastic snake from the hardware store, but it just pushed the mess further in. Now the water is draining slower than before. Has anyone had luck with a specific type of auger for this, or should I just call a plumber?

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the_anna2d agoProlific Poster

Solid clog of grease and coffee grounds" sounds exactly like my old apartment's signature move.

ben4362d ago

My old building's super swore by a 25-foot manual drum auger with a quarter-inch cable for exactly this. That cheap plastic snake is useless against a grease plug, it just makes a bigger problem further down the line. You need something with a real cutting head to chew through and grab that mess. Rent the good tool for an hour before you call a plumber, it might save you three hundred bucks.