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DinahMoeHum

(22,543 posts)
Mon Oct 5, 2015, 08:13 AM Oct 2015

BATHROOM SINK BACK-UP ISSIE [View all]

I live in a co-op apartment on the 2nd floor, and these last couple of days, when a next-door neighbor uses his shower/bath (around 5 am), water comes backing up into my bathroom sink. Water rises, then sinks slowly. As a result when I use my bathroom sink, it is draining slower than usual.

Before this all started, we've had a couple of days of heavy rain and wind. Maybe this is a factor?

Please advise: I'm not sure whether there's a DIY solution to this or whether I should check with my super and have him use his equipment to pump out any clog that cropped up.

Thanks, folks.

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BATHROOM SINK BACK-UP ISSIE [View all] DinahMoeHum Oct 2015 OP
You'll need the super jeff47 Oct 2015 #1
Had this happen to some friends. Denzil_DC Oct 2015 #2
Hello- There is a product that cures the problem. Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2015 #3
Good to know. I used to use a buildup remover from Zep Phentex Apr 2017 #6
You need to have the pipes rodded by a pro. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2015 #4
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2017 #5
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