Most of us have encountered a clogged up drain when we find ourselves standing in a couple of inches of soapy water in the tub or shower stall. The most common cause of a shower drain clog is hair that has become trapped under the drain cover. Fixing this problem is relatively simple without plumbing training, and you don’t need any special tools. But, the first problem that you will encounter is removing the shower drain cover safely. Let’s take a look at the process in a little more detail.
Which Type of Drain Cover Do You Have?
There are three main types of shower drain covers, and each one must be removed in a different way, they are:
There are other types of drain covers, including flip-it, push/pull, lift/turn, and more. These drain covers can be harder to remove without professional help from your local certified plumber. If you decide to remove the drain cover, take your time and remember left loosey and righty tightly to avoid any confusion.
Removing the Shower Drain Clog
Now that you’ve removed the shower drain cover, it’s time to deal with the clog, and there are a few approaches you can take, they are:
If you need help to clear a persistent clog, get in touch with your local certified plumber today.