Kitchen Plumbing

Kitchens see a lot of wear and tear, especially if you use the heart of your home daily. Sauces splatter on the walls (staining cabinet doors and discoloring wallpaper) just as high humidity causes wood fixtures to swell and paint to peel. While you can care for these issues upon noticing them, kitchen plumbing is hidden away and difficult to catch immediately.

Our CEO at Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, Tim Herms, began his plumbing business over 30 years ago in hopes of helping Charlotte, North Carolina, residents with masked problems like these. Ever since, our team has been working 24/7 to provide household relief, including remedying clogs, leaks, garbage disposal issues, and more.

Sink Clogs

Kitchen sinks see more debris and filth than any other around your home. That’s because bathroom drains primarily deal with hair, soap scum, and skin residue that builds up. Kitchen drains, however, deal with everything from grease, fats, and oils that solidify as they cool on the pipe walls to noodles and rice that swell and create blockages with water. 

When cooking, the following also poses a kitchen plumbing threat:

• Clumping coffee grounds
• Clogging high-fibrous foods like broccoli and potato peels
• Eggshells that cause backups
• Kernels and seeds that expand with water

You’ll know if one of these culprits has slipped down your drain if you hear a gurgling sound coming from it after you turn the faucet off. These sounds come from partial blockages when the water is passing through air bubbles. In extreme cases, the water pools and drains slowly.

Plunging or pouring a baking soda and vinegar mix down the drain can break up the clog. However, if DIY drain cleaning doesn’t work, call our professionals for industry-level eco-friendly liquid drain cleaners. We also hydro-jet with pressurized water or use a snake if the clog is deep in the sewer line. 

Garbage Disposal Issues

Some residents believe having or installing a waste disposal unit means they can now throw these items into the garbage disposal rather than the garbage can. However, these waste products have the same effect on disposals as they do in your piping system. Throwing the wrong items in them, such as bones and shells that dent and dull the blades, leads to the following kitchen plumbing issues:

• Stale or spoiled smells caused by food left in the disposal
• Unusual sounds like rattling or grinding while on
• Leaks
• Constant clogs
• Little to no power

After calling on our team, we’ll first check the electrical connection on a poorly functioning unit. We’ll ensure it’s plugged into a power source, hit the reset button, and check the associated breaker if the unit won’t turn on. If these solutions don’t help, we’ll consider replacing your disposal, but other solutions we may consider for other issues include:

• Rotating the blades to unclog the drain and prevent backflow
• Puttying the flange if there’s a leak from the top
• Replacing the seal if there’s a leak on the bottom

Water Line Leaks

However, not all issues originate from the sink since kitchen plumbing also includes other water appliances like your refrigerator. If your fridge has an internal dispenser that provides water and ice from the door, that means it’s connected to a water line. 

Unfortunately, water lines can leak over time if you use these features excessively or constantly change your fridge’s location. If the tubing is loose or damaged, water can leak from it. Not only does this damage your flooring and cause a slipping hazard in your home but it also wastes water that you have to pay for. 

Furthermore, mold and mildew growth from stagnant water add another threat to your loved ones, so reach out to us. During these line leak repairs, we’ll carefully inspect the water line, tighten loose components, and replace damaged parts to keep your home safe. 

Other Common Kitchen Plumbing Services 

Other types of kitchen plumbing services we provide include:

• Pipe insulations, especially in colder winter environments to keep pipes from freezing
• Dishwasher hookups alongside sink installations and inserting other fixtures 
• Relieving clogs in supply lines that cause low water pressure 
• And more!

Why Choose Anything Other Than a Superior Team?

At Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, our licensed, bonded, and insured team works diligently to ensure your family is safe and comfortable year-round. That’s why we offer 24/7 emergency services and only hire skilled and trained employees. So, when you need kitchen plumbing services in Charlotte, North Carolina, from a team rated A+ by the BBB, call at (980) 372-7151 if you live in the Monroe/Charlotte area or (704) 765-6855 if you live in the Gaston area.