Sometimes you can clear a clogged drain with store-bought drain cleaner and a plunger, so you don’t need to call a professional. If you have a clogged shower drain or your bathtub drain is clogged, you likely need a professional to use a powerful plumbing snake or drain rooter to pull out hair and debris from the pipes. For clogged drains in sinks, use these steps to clear the clog:
- Use a cup plunger.
- If the drain clog is in a double sink, plug up one of the drains with a wet towel or rag before you begin.
- If the drain clog is in a bathroom sink, cover up the sink overflow hole before you begin
- Place the plunger over the center of the drain.
- Move the plunger up and down rapidly to create a seal.
- Remove the plunger and re-center it over the drain.
- Then continue plunging rapidly and forcefully for 2-3 minutes, or until the standing water starts draining.
If using a plunger and drain cleaner doesn’t work, you need to call a service professional to clear your clogged drain. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Humboldt & Del Norte has specialized tools, equipment, and experience to clear clogged drains quickly and easily.
