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What is the main cause of a kitchen sink & washing machine drain stoppages?

April 26, 2017cause drain kitchen main sink stoppages washing machine

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What is the main cause of a kitchen sink & washing machine drain stoppages?

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Grease, lint and improperly installed drains are the primary culprits for this problem. In most homes, the kitchen and laundry drains are connected. When the lint from the laundry drains meets the coagulated grease buildup (from dish soaps, food products and other natural compositions such as pipe material and bacteria), a paper-mache like substance is formed, causing blockage. Snaking and/or hydro jetting of the drain is recommended.