My Sink is Gurgling, What Do I Do?
Have you noticed a constant gurgling noise coming from your sink?
Sometimes this is normal drainage and not a cause for alarm, but other times it may indicate plumbing trouble. Here’s what it may mean if you hear frequent gurgling (and what you can do about it).
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Sink Gurgling – Why Is It Doing That?
When we say “gurgling sink,” this normally refers to the kitchen sink, which clogs more often, but it could just as well happen to the bathroom sink. It usually comes from a clog or poor venting that leads to a vacuum phenomenon that produces the noises.
What are the specific causes of the gurgling noises in your sink?
- Your garbage disposal is clogged with food or foreign material. This is most common with items like coffee grinds, egg shells, pasta, rice, human hair, or anything else you shouldn’t put down your drain.
- You have a clogged vent pipe. If it’s a bathroom sink, you’ll find this to be the most likely contributor.
- There’s a broken p-trap. This is the pipe fixture that prevents harmful odors from entering your home from the sewers. If it’s broken, however, it’s bound to clog or contribute to slow drainage, thus creating gurgling noises.
- Your bathtub drain has a clog. Yes, you can experience this problem in bathtubs and showers as well. It’s basically the same problem that you would find in one of your sinks.
How to Resolve Gurgling Sink Issues
How do you address the gurgling sink problem?
As usual, the solutions to plumbing problems depend on their severity. If it’s not too severe, you may have a chance of fixing this yourself by unclogging the sink, garbage disposal, p-trap, and so forth. As long as you don’t resort to using corrosive chemicals (that usually damage the pipes), you may unclog things on your own with a pipe cleaner.
If the clog is severe, or there’s a broken fixture, then you’re better off calling the pros and Ryan’s Plumbing for expert help. We have the best equipment to remove any tough clog, even if the problem goes all the way to your home’s service line.
Also, if a replacement part is necessary, it’s better to let a plumber do it so that you don’t mix the wrong pipe/fixture types and cause a catastrophe. You don’t want to end up on the wall of shame.
So, if your sink is gurgling way too often, then it’s time to contact Ryan’s Plumbing for reliable repair service. We offer faster and more effective plumbing solutions to problems like these for clients in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, and surrounding communities. If you have a gurgling sink problem, contact us to fix it for you at 941-256-5580.
