Just got a new tub and it wont drain??

Question

Just three days ago, we had a tub installed in our house, and new tub with new walls . etc... and everything went well, but after the second shower, the water would not drain, and now everytime someone showers it takes LONGER and LONGER to drain everytime (Several hours)....my mom is so upset because she just spent so much money getting a new tub, and now it's doing this :(.....we don't want to call a plumber because it's a new tub, and we had a warranty on it, so she called the ppl who installed the tub for us, but the receptionist which answered the phone was so rude and insisted that it was our fault and that we should get a plumber! What can we do to stop the clog? thanks for any and all help :)

Answer 1

couple of things here.....

after you take a shower or bath, get a plunger and work the drain, though make sure you water in the tub. You may have something lodged in the pipes.

if that doesn't work, i recommend a industrial type drain cleaner, that you can buy at a local hardware store. this is hydrochloric acid, and should be handled with great care. the rule is acid into water and not the other way around. after you pour it in, cover the drain with a plate or pot in case of a burst.

FYI let the water drain down, then pour the acid in. Also if you have older pipes, that is galvanized, this could cause you a problem, though is fine with PVC or copper.

if all else fails, call a plumber!

good luck!

Answer 2

This sounds like a clog in the drain.  Hair, soap or whatever.  Use Liquid Plummer, Draino or a snake.  You might be surprised on what you pull out of the drain.

Answer 3

sound like the forgot to hook the drain back up ,call them back to make sure ,the didnot for get to remove something ,cause if water get under you tub it can coast a lot more in the long run.

Answer 4

Uhhhh, Wasn't it bonded plumbers that installed the tub.Get the installers back and call a lawyer to sue the putzes.

Answer 5

i would call them back and ask to speak with the owner. the construction crew  put sheet rock mud, caulk down the drain. they should fix this problem. if a plunger doesn't work the drain will most likely need to be snaked.

Answer 6

This always happens to my tub & sink....I have found that the best way for it to work is to use draino. It is this liquid/jelly type stuff that helps clean out the drain....it is sold in most groccery stores. that might help!

good luck!

Answer 7

Sounds like the construction crew were too lazy to vacuum up the debris created from the tub installation and simply flushed the debris with the water from the faucet. Looks like you have no choice but to call a plumber and have the drain cleared by a snake. He can probably recover remnants of the clog and make the installers to pay for the plumber's cost.