What Are Some Simple Ways to Fix a Clogged Drain?
Clear out standing water. Remove standing water as soon as possible since it attracts insects, germs, and mold. It can be removed so that more water can be added later to flush the drain. Remove visible blockages and check garbage disposal. Put on rubber gloves and clear the garbage area, including undesirable hair and food crumbs. Try boiling water and salt or vinegar and baking soda. After a one-half cup of table salt, boiling water should be poured down the drain. Alternately, combine a cup of baking soda with vinegar, let it bubble for 15 minutes, and then pour boiling water down the drain. Mix half a cup of salt and baking soda, let it sit for a few hours, and then flush with hot water. If required, repeat these steps before contacting a plumber. Plunge it out. Try diving if the mixes with the hot water and those above don't work. Put a rag in the overflow hole of the bathtub or sink first, or cover both sides of a double sink with a cloth or stopper. This makes the seal tighter and applies pressure directly on the obstruction. After several hard plunges, flush the drain with warm water. Clean the P-trap and snake it. The P-trap is located where the sink's drainpipe curves. Underneath, place a bucket or pail to collect any water or trash. On the trap arm and assembly, loosen the slip nut and gently wriggle it free. Do not over-tighten the slip nuts—a hand tighten plus a quarter turn with a tool is secure enough—remove any impediment stuck here and reinstall. Snake the drain. Start snaking if the blockage is not apparent after removing the P-trap. Take off the P-trap to reveal the "stub out" of the pipe, then thread the snake's tip into it. Spin the snake down the drain clockwise while tightening the set screw. Keep rotating the snake when you run against resistance and the obstruction releases. Retract the snake, put the P-trap back together, and thoroughly rinse with warm water to flush the freshly opened line.
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I think you said LG. Are you guys certified in LG washer/dryers? I have a dryer that runs hot even at medium temperatures. There's a vent at the back of the drum, and it is burnt slightly. I'm pretty sure that part is under warranty. But, also, it could be the exhaust pipe. It's 15 ft. long, and it might need to be cleared out.
This is Viking Repair Service, but yes, we also service LG appliances. If the unit is still under warranty, it could void the warranty if we work on it since we're not certified for LG appliances, only Viking. You can call the manufacturer to see if they can help you since it's still under warranty. If they can't help you, you can give us a callback.
I'm here in Scottsdale, and I have a Wolf microwave in my kitchen that's having problems. I want to replace it with another Wolf microwave.
I'm sorry, but we don't do repairs on microwaves. We also only do internal and mechanical repairs and no replacements.
I have an appointment today with a technician. I just wanted to see the ETA for him. Do you perhaps have a more specific time for the service?
The schedule is for 3 to 7 PM. The technician will be there closer to 4 and 5 PM. He will give you a call 30 minutes prior to let you know he's on his way.
Why isn’t my new fridge cold?
After being plugged in, it can take 12 to 24 hours for your refrigerator and freezer to reach the desired temperatures.
How do you reset a Dishlex dishwasher?
To reset most dishwashers, press and hold the start button for three seconds. However, in a Dishlex unit, it depends on why you need to reset it. If the unit is paused, hit the start button to continue the cycle. If your machine is in delay mode, pressing and holding down the delay button for three seconds should cancel it. And if that doesn't work - don't worry! Continuously press the delay start until the time reaches its maximum limit, which will reset automatically.
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