A plunger can clear a clog if the blockage isn t too far into the pipes.
Clogged tub drain snake.
A clog in the tub usually builds up over a period of several weeks with the tub draining more and more slowly each day.
To remove the clog start by unscrewing the tub drain stopper.
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It s rare for a bathtub to suddenly become stopped up.
We ve all seen this happen.
If your tub or skin started retaining water chances that you are dealing with a drain clogged with hair are pretty much high.
This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey shows how to fix a slow draining tub.
Depending on the type of stopper you have you can do this by twisting it off by hand or using a screwdriver.
In this video i ll show you step by step how to unclog bathtub drain in 5 minutes.
Don t call a plumber.
This tool a coiled spiral snake that s usually about 1 4 inch thick with a handle on one end works the opposite way that a plunger does.
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A clogged bathtub drain can be cleared in several ways.
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Drain snakes come in a few standard lengths and thicknesses.
You push the snake into the clog and crank it to drive the snake farther into the obstruction.
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A drain stick is effective at clearing clogs in a p trap or s trap caused by hair.
Cleaning out a sink trap removes clogs caused by buildup such as soap or grease or a foreign object such as a toy.
What is more when you reach down to solve the issue you are left with a disgusting slimy hairball in your hand.
For the average renter or homeowner who needs to unclog a sink.
Most of the time bathtub clogs are caused by a build up of hair and other debris in the drain.
Removing hair collected around a pop up stopper or strainer clears one common clog in the bathroom.
How to snake a tub drain block overflow plate.
Shopping considerations for a drain snake cable length and thickness.