Bathtub Clogged Bathtub Drain Snake

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Bathtub clogged bathtub drain snake. A drain snake also called a drum auger or plumbers snake comes in handy for stubborn clogs. 4 2 out of 5 stars 666. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. A handle outside the drum or at the end of the snake allows some wiggling and control of the snake cable.

This kind of work is generally reserved for professional plumbers but a motivated amateur handyman should be able to maneuver a flexible pipe snake through a drain without causing significant damage. Don t call a plumber. If your tub or skin started retaining water chances that you are dealing with a drain clogged with hair are pretty much high. The last resort to fix a clogged bathtub is to either run a plumbing snake through the drain system or remove the actual drain pipe for a thorough inspection and cleaning.

Get it as soon as tue aug 11. Most of the time bathtub clogs are caused by a build up of hair and other debris in the drain. Tools supplies plumbing sna. Most clogged bathtub drains can be cleared with a plunger or by removing and cleaning out the tub stopper if after trying both of these your bathtub is still clogged the next step is to use a snake to clear the drain.

Remove the strainer and let the water flow into the bathtub from the faucet. Drum traps are like a metal box or enclosure that connects to two sections of the tub s drain. Do it yourself save. How to unclog a bathtub drain without removing the stopper.

In this video i ll show you step by step how to unclog bathtub drain in 5 minutes. Most modern bathtubs have a p trap which is a curved section of piping located just below the tub s drain. We are all rushed these days. Now place a toilet plunger over the bathtub drain.

Good news is that there a re 2 ways to unclog a bathtub drain without removing the stopper. Plumbing snake drain auger 25 feet professional sink snake for removing sink clog snake drain for bathtub shower drain comes with gloves. Depending on the type of stopper you have you can do this by twisting it off by hand or using a screwdriver. Right underneath your drain before it gets further into your pipes and into the p trap.

What is more when you reach down to solve the issue you are left with a disgusting slimy hairball in your hand. If your bathtub drain is clogged it s usually an easy fix. Your stopper does a good job at trapping hair etc. Some standing water is essential as it creates the suction for the plunger.

How to use a drain snake. Plunger to unclog bathtub drain. This tool is a steel cable that is sometimes enclosed in a plastic or metal drum.