Tweeny Partial Drain Obstruction / Grease Buildup

Garbage disposal runs but water drains very slowly even when not grinding food

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Possible Causes

Grease and soap scum in discharge elbow, Sludge in P-trap, Narrowed drain line from long-term buildup

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Turn OFF and unplug the disposal. Place a bucket under the trap.

  • Step 1 – Remove and clean trap: Disassemble the P-trap and discharge elbow from the Tweeny unit. Scrape and flush out grease and sludge.
  • Step 2 – Use a drain snake: Run a small snake into the wall pipe to clear further buildup.
  • Step 3 – Reassemble and test: Reinstall piping with new washers if needed and test drainage with hot water.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Tweeny discharge elbow
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