CLOGGED DRAINS

1.  The first thing to do with a clogged drain is to check that the pop-up stopper is opened fully, and be sure that all hair and remains is cleared out.
2. If the drain is still clogged, use a plunger or chemical drain cleaner.
3. If the previous methods fail to work, you’ll have to use a snake.

• Most tubs have a P trap in the drain. In some homes, the tub may have a drum trap in the floor near the tub instead (it will have a removable metal cover and a rubber gasket).
• Using a snake in a tub P trap is much like snaking out a sink trap. If you have a drum trap, first try snaking it clear through the tub overflow.
• If that doesn't work, bailout all the standing water from the tub.
• Then, using an adjustable-end wrench, unscrew the trap cover slowly.
• Have rags ready for any water that wells up.
• Remove the cover, bail out and clean the trap.
• If, after this, water does not well up, snake toward he tub; if water does well up, snake toward he main drain.
• If you can't reach the clog from the trap, it's probably deeper in he main drain.