Using Snake To Unclog Bathtub Drain

Good news is that there a re 2 ways to unclog a bathtub drain without removing the stopper.

Using snake to unclog bathtub drain.

Using bleach to clear clogged drains. Other than a plunger the only viable diy option for a bathtub clog fix is to use a plumbing snake. Your stopper does a good job at trapping hair etc. I then snaked a lot further through the overflow.

Pour 1 cup of undiluted bleach down into the drain and wait for around 15 minutes. A clogged bathtub drain can be cleared in several ways. We are all rushed these days. If you are using a new drain snake this will not apply since the end is presumably clean.

If you are unclogging the tub you should never put the snake through the drain but through the overflow plate. The gallons of stored water in a dirty clogged tub will thwart many of the usual diy unclogging tricks such as baking soda and vinegar or boiling water. In theory there are some snaking devices that can bend over 90 degrees so they do not harm your pipes and can be used through the tub drain but it is only few devices. Usually if the drain snake does not do the job of unclogging a drain it is time to call in the professionals.

Finally i plunged the. I tried removing the trap and using a drain weasel. 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. There are several ways you can unclog a drain so don t automatically lose hope if using a drain snake doesn t work.

Then try to run some hot water down your drain to see if it. You are forcing the drain snake. But drain snakes that have previously been used may still have the old clog still embedded in the corkscrew end. Right underneath your drain before it gets further into your pipes and into the p trap.

You must thoroughly clean this end for it to be effective. When unclogging a bathtub with bleach first get all of the water out of the tub by either waiting until it has drained or by removing the water with a cup or bowl.