Shower drain

[deb789]

My water on my shower drain is running to slow and the water is filling up. What is the best method to clear this drain? DEBBIE.[:0]

[mrcaptainbob]

Try using a plunger first.

[deb789]

quote:Originally posted by mrcaptainbob

Try using a plunger first.

IVE TRIED THE PLUNGER AND NO LUCK!!![xx(]

[JC]

There are lots of products to try (Draino, et al.) just do not mix them! If it will not run at all, the plunger in conjunction with a product should clear the line. Once the drain (opens) using them, I recommend using an enzyme based product for routine maintenance.

Also, you can buy an inexpensive snake if those suggestions fail.

[Hube]

Your best to snake the line and forget about the draino junk. Snaking the line will clear it for quite a while, whereas draino is maybe only a day to day cure. Also, after its clean, make sure you put a "hair " filter over the drain. Hair and soap,etc are major culprits in causing clogs. Good luck. Hube

[mrcaptainbob]

Never use drain cleaner and plunge! Splashing that stuff around is hard on the walls, glass, skin, eyes.....Like Hube say's.....go with the snake.

[JC]

I can appreciate the above posts, but snakes are usually worthless for shower lines as the cheaper ones are unable to turn more than a few angles and you often can not get to the clog. Additionally there is no reason the spend loads of money on a powered snake for minimal usage. If you want to be highly frustrated and probably waste a lot of time, use a snake. Otherwise, use a drain clog remover and enzymes will do the trick permanently. Best of Luck!

[mrcaptainbob]

Yah.....I agree with that thinkin'. That trap would be difficult to get a snake through. And by the way..is that trap accessible? Can it be removed and inspected/cleaned? Is this in a shower drain pan or a shower-in-tub? If shower/tub, take out the drain stopper and clean it.