This is to make sure the suction from the plunger is being applied through the bottom of the drain in order to bring debris deposits up to the surface.
How to unclog your bathtub drain in 5 minutes.
Depending on the type of stopper you have you can do this by twisting it off by hand or using a screwdriver.
Between hair soap scum and the like bathtub drains are no strangers to stubborn clogs.
If your bathtub drain is clogged it s usually an easy fix.
Most of the time bathtub clogs are caused by a build up of hair and other debris in the drain.
I just wrapped up unclogging a bathtub at my tenant s house and it went way smoother than i anticipated.
How to unclog a bathtub drain in 10 minutes or less save a call to the plumber.
In most cases you ll only need a screwdriver and a stiff wire or a bent coat hanger.
The problem is usually just a sticky wad of hair that collects on the crossbars a few inches under the stopper.
Sure you can call a plumber every time your bathtub drain is clogged or you can learn a few quick tricks that professional plumbers use in their own homes.
About 80 percent of the time you can fix slow draining or clogged tub drains in five minutes without chemicals and without a 100 plumber bill.
By jeff patterson in bathroom plumbing.
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The goal is to create a seal in the top of the drain the hole above your tub drain where you removed the plate from by jamming your plastic wrapped towel into the space.
Read on to learn three easy ways you can unclog your bathtub drain on your own.