Clog bathtub.?

Question

I been having a problem with our bathtub,its always clogging, it gets better only of we put drayno liquid on it.but this time we cant get rid of the clog anymore i tried all the liquid already but the water wont go down anymore what could be really the problem i dont think its an ordinary clogging, maybe theres something solid stuck on the pipe.i think its time for the plummer to take over unless you guys have other advice to give me then it would be appreciated.thanks

Answer 1

A strong alkali drain opener will loosen hair clogs. the plumber would be your best bet unless you are the hands on type. The snake is a good tool but bathtubs are difficult to get around the bends. You can get pressurised clog busters but like someone above said you need to plug the overflow.

Answer 2

Try the hardware store for a device called a "Zip It". It's a long plastic strip with pointy teeth on either side. You push it down the drain and when you pull it out the clog comes with it. It's about $5. The instructions say to throw it away when done, but if you can stand it, just clean it off and keep it for next time.

Answer 3

rent a pipe snake, it's most likely a hair ball in the pipes. After you get it cleared buy a mesh screen bath drain thing to keep further hair buildup in your pipes

Answer 4

id call a plumber

Answer 5

If you have a built in stopper for the drain (little metal lever above the drain), it could be this.  I was having a similar problem and thought the drain was clogged.  Turned out the stopper wouldn't hold itself open.

Answer 6

If you seal up overflow, you can plunge it out, perhaps.

Pipe snake would be next attempt.

Might have tree roots grown through your drain pipe - rotor rooter time.