Water coming up in the basement
When several fixtures act up together, the problem is shared pipe. We tell you whether it's the kitchen line or the main sewer.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Glen Ellyn, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Glen Ellyn cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Crews working in Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- Products that are safe for your finishes
- Appliances, hood and the hard-to-reach places included
Kitchen clogs we clear in Glen Ellyn
Standing water in the sink, both sides backed up, a gurgle when the dishwasher drains: we clean kitchen drains in Glen Ellyn from the trap to the stack and check whether the problem is in the branch line or further down.
Both sides of the double sink clogged
Both basins backing up together tells us the clog is in the shared line. We go in at the wall and clean toward the stack.
Dishwasher not draining or backing up
The dishwasher drains into the sink line. When that line clogs, dirty water stays in the dishwasher or shows up in the sink.
Home remedies made no difference
Baking soda and vinegar fizz but don't break up a grease clog. Boiling water can help a little on new pipe and is risky on old fittings.
Water standing in the sink
A sink full of gray water means the drain is close to fully blocked. We open the line and clear it to the full pipe diameter.
Drain cleaner didn't work
Chemical drain cleaners rarely dissolve a grease plug in a kitchen line. They sit in the pipe, can damage old metal drains and make the job hazardous for whoever opens the trap next.
Grease buildup in the line
Cooking grease is the main cause of kitchen clogs. It goes down liquid and hardens in the line a few feet later.
Clogged past the P-trap
You cleaned the trap and it's empty, yet the sink still won't drain. The clog is in the horizontal line in the wall, which takes a cable to reach.
What the cleaning covers
- Diagnose the clogWe ask what drains slow, run water and figure out where the blockage sits.
- Protect the kitchenFloors and cabinets covered so dirty water stays contained.
- Open the lineWe remove the trap or open a cleanout to get the cable into the line.
- Cable the drainA drain cable with a cutter head clears grease and food through the branch line.
- Trap and connections resetTrap reinstalled with new washers if needed and every joint checked.
- Flow testWe fill and drain the sink to make sure it empties at full speed.
- Cleanup and adviceArea cleaned and a short explanation of what caused the clog.
How we clean different surfaces
Hydro-jetterJetting removes buildup instead of punching through it, when the pipe can take the pressure.
Hand augerThe light tool for blockages near the sink.
Enzyme maintenance productsBacterial or enzyme treatments that help keep grease from building up; not a clog remover.
Drain cameraA waterproof camera that shows the inside of the line and locates problems.
Drum machinePowered cabling that reaches the branch line and cuts through packed grease.
Before and after: kitchens near Glen Ellyn
Before
AfterKitchen Drain Cleaning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Glen Ellyn
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was a kitchen drain that kept clogging. The result: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. Work included protect the kitchen, cable the drain, plus trap and connections reset.
Before
AfterA Lombard 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Lombard. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was a double sink that kept clogging. After: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. On site this meant open the line, trap and connections reset, plus flow test.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Lombard →
Before
AfterKitchen Drain Cleaning in a 1980s two-story, Villa Park
This one is a 1980s two-story in Villa Park. What we started with: white double sink. The main complaint was a double sink that kept clogging. The result: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. On site this meant diagnose the clog, protect the kitchen, plus cable the drain.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Villa Park →
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Glen Ellyn
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glen Ellyn →From walk-through to done
- Tell us the symptomsWhich sink, how slow, whether the dishwasher or other drains are affected.
- Locate and open the lineWe find the clog and access it at the trap or a cleanout.
- Clear the drainWe clean the line, not just a hole through the clog.
- Test and explainFlow test with the sink, disposal and dishwasher, and what to avoid going forward.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
Do you use a camera?
Yes, when it helps to see the pipe: repeated clogs, odd noises or older drains.
Can a clogged drain damage my pipes?
Usually the damage comes from the fixes: harsh chemicals or forcing a clog in fragile pipe.
Why are both sides of my sink clogged?
The clog is beyond where the two bowls join, in the trap arm or the drain line in the wall.
Do baking soda and vinegar work?
Not on a true clog. They react near the drain opening and don't reach packed grease.
Why do plumbers say not to use drain cleaner?
They sit in a blocked line, can harm older metal pipe and splash caustic water when someone opens the trap.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60137
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Other kitchen services in Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
Garbage Disposal Installation & RepairDisposals unjammed, repaired or replaced, with the drain connected right.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.