Lost Jewelry? Here's How To Get It Back

Pipe Wrench Plumbing

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Have you ever lost a piece of jewelry down your sink?  This is a common plumbing problem!  Here are a  few tips to help you retrieve it.

Sink:

• Use a Magnet – See if you can capture your jewelry with a strong magnet.  Tie it to a string and lower the magnet into the drain.  If your jewelry is silver or gold – which aren’t magnetic – this will not work for you.
• Turn off Your Water – Turn off the shut-off valves under the sink for the hot and cold water, as well as the main water supply to your home.
• Take Apart the P-Trap – This u-shaped pipe under the sink generally has a drain plug.  Place a bucket under the p-track and remove the drain plug to release the water.  Take apart the trap by loosening the slip nuts and dumping out any remaining water.  You should be able to find your lost jewelry!

Garbage Disposal:

• Turn it Off – Always be careful when working with your garbage disposal!  Turn off the power before you try to retrieve anything.
• Retrieve the Item – If your jewelry is visible try retrieving it with tongs, wooden spoons, or even a magnet.
• Call a Plumber – If the item is caught in the grinder, it has likely damaged your garbage disposal.  Give us a call!

Shower Drain:

• Remove Drain Cover – Most drain covers should come off pretty easily.  After removing the cover, check to see if you can remove the jewelry with a flexible tool.
• Vacuum – Try sucking the jewelry out of the drain with a wet-dry vacuum!

For more tips, check out this Angieslist article.

As always, we are here to help you with all of your plumbing needs!  Give our office a call if you have lost a piece of jewelry or you are experiencing any plumbing problems. Learn more about the plumbing repair services that we offer on our website.  We offer 24/7 emergency services for all of your plumbing needs.  Call 865-583-3957 to schedule an appointment with our professional plumbers or complete an online request form.

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