I'm having a tough time with my bathtub – it just won't drain at all! It's been draining slowly for a while, and I've been using a plunger along with various drain cleaners like Liquid Fire and Drano for about two years. But now, it's completely stuck unless I'm constantly plunging, and even then it's barely making any progress. The other drains in my house seem to work fine, including the toilets and sinks. I've noticed that when I plunge the tub, water shoots out from the overflow cover. I'm feeling pretty frustrated and would really appreciate any tips or solutions for this!
3 Answers
If the tub has a lot of water in it, you might want to use a drain bladder first to clear some out. It's cleaner and quicker than bucket dumping! Then you can tackle snaking it. Also, I'd suggest getting a tub drain removal tool to have better access to the drain line – it'll make snaking much easier!
Absolutely! Direct access makes a huge difference. Plus, you can clean it out thoroughly.
It sounds like your tub really just needs a good snaking! I'd recommend getting a drain snake – you can find a good one for around $30. Make sure to wear gloves and safety glasses though, especially since you've used some strong chemicals. It's also a good idea to have a garbage bag handy for all the gunk you'll pull out. Once you're done snaking the drain, let the water run for about five minutes to make sure everything's cleared out!
Definitely sounds like a clog to me! Snaking is probably the best approach here. If you can access the drain from the overflow cover, that's ideal. Just be warned – it's going to get messy! If you don't have a flexible drain snake, rent one from a hardware store. They really work best for hair clogs. And just a heads up, be careful with those caustic chemicals you've used – let any plumber you call know about it!
Using a removal tool is a smart move! It lets you get to the blockage directly without having to navigate those tricky bends.