View Full Version : Any suggestions to unplug a slow bathtub drain
dhlozek
Feb 4, 2009, 05:07 PM
Looking for any suggestion as to how to unplpug a slow bathtub drain
mygirlsdad77
Feb 4, 2009, 05:13 PM
Take overflow coverplate off and pull out plunger(if applicable) now stuff a wet rag into overflow pipe (stuff it in hard enough to seal it) Now plunge the tub. You may have a friend that can hold the rag in place while you plunge the tub, May also remove tub strainer cover and see if there is a lot of hair and gunk in there that you can pull out with a pair of needle nose pliers. Let me know how things work out. Take care.
ballengerb1
Feb 4, 2009, 05:57 PM
This is like a step #2 to mygirlsdad, if his fix doesn't work then you can rod down that overflow hole with a 1/4" rod, that should do it.
afaroo
Feb 5, 2009, 01:11 AM
If Mygirlsdad's methode doesn't work proceed with Bob's instruction, see the images below, Thanks.
John
speedball1
Feb 5, 2009, 07:41 AM
To add a bit to both Bobs and Johns answers,To snake your tub remove the two screws holding the chrome face plate and pull up and out on the linkage and plug. Feed your snake in through the opening. You will run into the return bend of the trap about 18 inches down but crank and work your way past that yooi should only have 6 or 8 more feet to run out. Flush with a tub of hot water. Good luck and thank you for rating my answer, Tom