In most cases you ll only need a screwdriver and a stiff wire or a bent coat hanger.
Unclog tub drain without snake.
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.
The problem is usually just a sticky wad of hair that collects on the crossbars a few inches under the stopper.
Don t call a plumber.
If the clog is beyond the p trap the plumber likely had to snake out the line.
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.
How to unclog a bathtub drain naturally.
Most of the time bathtub clogs are caused by a build up of hair and other debris in the drain.
Depending on the type of stopper you have you can do this by twisting it off by hand or using a screwdriver.
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If your bathtub drain is clogged it s usually an easy fix.
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.
A clogged bathtub drain can be cleared in several ways.
If you are unclogging the tub you should never put the snake through the drain but through the overflow plate.
When water drains slowly out of your bathtub you know you have a clog to treat.
So it can be a bit involved.
In this video i ll show you step by step how to unclog bathtub drain in 5 minutes.
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Clogs formed by hair soap buildup and other debris are usually quite simple to remove without resorting to harsh.
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