Our kitchen sink is holding water because of some sort of clog, it eventually clears with time, but very very slowly.
When we run the disposal the water clears out quickly and it sounds like the disposal is working. However, when we turn the disposal off, the water rush back into the sink (literally shoots back out).
The dishwasher is storing a bit of standing water too.
What is happening and how do I fix it?
Kitchen sink clogged, when running disposal water runs fine, when disposal stops, water shoots back into sink?
You have a clog far down in the pipe. The disposal acts a bit like a pump when it is running so it is forcing the water into the drain under pressure. That is why if "shoots back" when you turn it off.
The clog is likely too far down the drain pipe for any remedies like draino or hot water or bleach to work. About all that can reach that far is a snake. If you don't know how to use one or don't have access to one you will need to call a plumber.
Bert
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