A clogged bathtub may be a little higher on the difficulty scale than a clogged kitchen drain or toilet, but most homeowners should be able to fix this problem using basic repair tools and commercially available chemical drain openers. Before attempting any clogged bathtub repair, however, you ...
WHY IS THE BATHTUB CLOGGED? Your bathroom probably has more drains than any other room in your house, which means there’s a higher likelihood you’ll end up with some sort of bathtub or shower clog. Luckily, if you've ever wondered "why won't my bathtub drain?" it’s easy to unclo...
How to Diagnose & Repair Stopped Up Toilets POST a QUESTION or COMMENT about how to fix a toilet that is clogged, flushes poorly, leaks, runs etc. How to fix a clogged toilet: Here we explain how to accurately determine the cause of a clogged, stopped-up toilet or slow toilet drainage...
A clogged drain requires immediate attention. There are several methods you can try when learning how to fix a clogged drain. Which one works for you will depend on the nature of the clog. Clogs vary among bathtubs, bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks, and toilets due to different materials which...
When your bathtub drain gets dirty, it gets smelly and it can clog your tub. Depending on how the pipes are laid in your house, a clogged tub drain can also lead to a toilet backup or a backed-up tub in another bathroom. Cleaning your drain regularly and unclogging back ups can keep...
Sinks and bathtubs can become clogged due to debris going down them. Hair is often the cause of abathtub drain clogsince it can form a tight clump, but soap scum, dirt, and other debris you wash off your body can also build up in the mass. Bathroom sinks can get clogged due to hai...
bathtub overflow.Bathtub Overflow – What To DoStep 1: Turn Off the Water SupplyThe first thing you’ll need to do in the event of an overflow is turn off the water supply connected to your bathtub. This will help stop any further flooding from occurring. You...
Bathtub faucet pipes rarely ever get clogged, but when they do you know it. Small trickles of water may come out of the spout, or none at all. Excessive buildup of minerals in the pipe may be the cause, or sediment from the water in your area. Either way, the clog must be removed...
Note: The toilet and the bathtub normally share a drainage pipe, so if the clog is too impacted for the auger to punch a hole, the whole clog could be shoved so deep that the bathtub becomes clogged as well. Once you unclog the toilet, be sure to check your bathtub drainage. If you...
How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain Between hair, soap scum, and the like, bathtub drains are no strangers to stubborn clogs. 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. Read on...