Clogged Drain in Van Nuys

On May 13, 2026, our team arrived at a Van Nuys home to address a clogged kitchen drain. After diagnosis, the blockage was cleared and the plumbing system was inspected for underlying issues.

The inspection revealed that the existing garbage disposal had reached the end of its service life and was contributing to drainage problems. Rather than attempt a temporary fix, we recommended a full replacement. The homeowner approved the upgrade, and we installed a new Moen GXP50C 1/2 HP garbage disposal—a reliable, mid-range unit well-suited for typical household use.

The new disposal was secured properly beneath the sink, with all supply lines and P-trap connections verified for integrity. The kitchen sink now drains freely, and the upgraded disposal provides improved grinding capacity and quieter operation compared to the original unit.

For customers dealing with recurring drain issues or aging fixtures, professional drain cleaning and inspection often reveals whether repair or replacement is the most cost-effective path forward. In this case, the combination of drain clearing and disposal replacement resolved both the immediate clog and the underlying cause of poor drainage.

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