Kitchen Plumbing

“My sink smells horrible – help!” 

Garbage disposals are essential for keeping sinks clog-free, but they can also be the source of foul odors when they’re not cleaned properly.  

The thought of rotting scents coming from a sink may make you cringe, but this problem crops up in hundreds of homes throughout Colorado Springs every year. Take a look at what a Colorado Springs professional plumber says are the most common causes of garbage disposal odors.

The kitchen is the heart of the home – until your sink stops draining unexpectedly. Clogged kitchen sinks make it difficult to complete essential day-to-day activities like meal prep and cleaning.  Practicing preventative maintenance before draining issues arise is the best way to keep kitchen plumbing working properly and avoid unforeseen repair expenses. 

Kitchen clogs are one of the most common Colorado Springs plumbing services we’re asked about, so we’ve compiled a list of items that commonly cause them to malfunction. 

We’ve all made the mistake of clogging a drain.

Whether you sent too much food into the garbage disposal at once or tried to flush cotton balls down the toilet, everybody has accidentally clogged a drain in their home at one point or another. Since drain clogs are one of the most common plumbing problems, we’ve compiled a list of 14 things you should never put down the drain – ever! 

When building a new home, what plumber you use is important. You don’t want to use a plumber that does just service and repairs. You’ll want to hire a plumbing contractor. Because putting in new construction for a kitchen is different than just fixing a pipe.

A Colorado Springs plumbing contractor will know what the local codes are and how to follow them. He or she will know how to connect all the plumbing into the water and sewer systems. Or if there is a septic system, how to tap into that correctly. A good plumbing contractor will also be licensed and know what paperwork needs to be filled out with local government authorities. Additionally, good plumbing contractor will have the experience to work with the other contractors.

Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your house. The kitchen also has a lot of plumbing fixtures; including the kitchen sink, garbage disposal and dishwasher. All three are very important to any home’s kitchen, so proper maintenance should be a priority.

But problems do arise. Luckily, most kitchen plumbing problems are very common and easy to troubleshoot. Whether or not you can repair it yourself is a different question. The following are some common issues you might find in your own kitchen, and some tips on how to repair them.