Unclog A Blocked Tub Drain

It is always useful if a homeowner or renter has a few basic skills in their repertoire. Knowing several methods for unclogging drains is one of them. You can get a clogged drain from almost anything. Hair and soap scum is the main problems for tubs and showers. A very good drain unblocker is the household plunger. This apparatus only works if it is used properly. To do this you need to create a seal over the drain with the plunger and then you can proceed to pump the plunger being careful to maintain the seal. Do this pumping action about 15 times and then pop the seal. Watch to see if there is any change and then repeat the process. If done correctly this usually will get the water flowing.

Another item to have on hand is a plumbers snake. This works best on drains where the traps have been removed. You can remove the drain trap yourself with the removal of the caulking that holds it in place. Now you simply feed the snake into the drain. Turn the crank until you meet with resistance. This is the obstruction, now add more pressure to the cranking motion and pull up and out. You should have something snagged on the end of the snake. This method is a lot like Ice fishing. If nothing comes out you can assume the snake broke up the clog. Test this theory by running water into the drain if the water doesn’t flow freely repeat the process.

Try to steer clear of caustic chemicals although they can clear a drain of the clog they will also eat away at the pipes. This is especially true of the PVC pipes that are used in most homes today.

You have heard it said “ that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” well that holds true for clogged drains as well. Something as simple as keeping a strainer over the drains in your home will go along way to prevent clogs. Small pieces of soap going down a drain may not seem like much but over time they can cause quite a nasty clog. A pot of boiling water and a box of baking soda will work wonders in the fight for a free flowing drain. Do this once a month and you will have less build up to worry about.

If all of these methods fail you then consider calling Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing services. They will promptly fix your drains and the prices are reasonable. For more tips on how to take care of drains before and after they clog visit Drain Contractor Toronto.