Down Drain - Boiling Water

If you mean "Can I pour boiling water down the drain?" — short answer: usually yes for most household drains, but with precautions.

The water hit the standing pool with a hiss. At first, nothing happened. The gray water simply grew hotter, sending a swampy, metallic scent into the air. Elias kept pouring, a steady, scalding stream aimed directly at the center of the drain. Deep in the belly of the house, something shifted. boiling water down drain

1. Run cold tap water for 10 seconds (to cool drain path).
2. Slowly pour boiling water while cold water continues to run.
3. After pouring, run cold water for 30 more seconds.
4. If disposal exists: run disposal with cold water for 5 seconds to flush residues.

Plumber’s Three-Step Protocol

You don’t have to stop using boiling water entirely. You just have to be smarter than the pot. Follow the when you want to flush your drain with heat. If you mean "Can I pour boiling water down the drain