The air gap can be found on the top of the sink usually next to your faucet and is used as a backflow prevention device for your dishwasher. If water is flowing from your air gap device there is most likely a clog within the device that needs attending to. To clean and maintain your air gap device, simple remove the top cover and then unscrew or unsnap the inner protective cap to look inside your air gap device.
From here, sometimes the debris is visible and easy to remove while other times a more serious blockage may require the use of a twelve inch bottle brush that you can purchase at any local home improvement or hardware store. Use the bottle brush to clean and clear your air gap device of any debris. As an overall maintenance tip for your kitchen plumbing and appliances, do not treat your garbage disposal and sink like a trash can. Knowing what not to put down your sink bones, rice, pasta, potato peals, etc.
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We pride ourselves on being available at all hours of the day or night to respond to any plumbing emergency you may encounter. Need Help? Call Now Schedule Service Online. Sink and Dishwasher Maintenance Before you attempt to clean or fix your current plumbing problems, be sure to unplug your appliances dishwasher, garbage disposal, etc. Obstructed Dishwasher In general, a little bit of water in the bottom of your dishwasher is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
Jammed Garbage Disposal Another potential cause is the drain plug on your garbage disposal. Clogged Sink It is possible that you may have a clog in your sink that is preventing water from your dishwasher to drain properly.
You can attempt to resolve this issue in three ways: Run the Garbage Disposal It is always recommended that you run your garbage disposal for a couple of seconds before starting your dishwasher to ensure that no food or debris is preventing the proper drainage of water from your dishwasher. Use Sink Cleaners To help clear a clog within your sink drain, purchase and use brand name sink cleaners to help breakup any clogs or bacteria buildup.
Snake the Drain If your garbage disposal or sink cleaners cannot handle the job, you can attempt to clear the drain by purchasing a sink snake from your local hardware store. Blocked Air Gap Finally, if you have an air gap installed with your kitchen sink it is possible that the air gap is clogged, preventing your dishwasher from draining and resulting in a full sink of water. Click here to grab a FREE copy of my book. Download your FREE copy now and before you know it, you will be swimming the extra mile at the surface!
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These bits of food, over time, collect and form a clog. Grease Grease is a particularly common clog causing substance. It creates a sticky sediment that will trap other food and over time create a clog. This is a difficult type of clog to remove. Even a disposal cannot dissolve liquid grease, which will easily form again and collect in the pipes.
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