Causes and Resolutions to Fix a Stuck Bathtub Drain Stopper

Chances are that if you own a home, you are going to encounter some plumbing problems. One common problem that often happens in the bathroom is that the drain stopper in your bathtub gets stuck. There are many reasons this can happen, and there are simple ways to fix it.

Some things that may cause your bathtub drain stopper to get stuck could be that there is hair clogging the drain, or some other type of obstruction such as a buildup of personal care products, or just plain soap and mildew buildup.

This can be easily taken care of by yourself, but the method you use is going to depend on how much hair is stuck in the drain. First of all you will need to go to any hardware store and buy a snake. Depending on how much hair is clogging the drain, will determine if you need an electric snake of if you can use a manual one. Most manual snakes get the job taken care of quite easily. You will then need to remove the drain cover by getting a flat head screw driver and remove the 2 screws that hold the drain stop in place. You can remove the drain stop by pulling the face plate towards you, and remove the center of the drain. Remove the hair that is visible, and then use the snake to finish the job.

If you do not own a snake, you can try unclogging the drain by using a plunger. If all else fails, you will need to contact a professional plumber, like All About the Pipes plumbing, to help you with the drain.

If you want to prevent another clog, simply buy a bathtub strainer. They are inexpensive, and will prevent hair and other objects from going down the drain.

All About the Pipes Plumbing, Inc. is a great plumbing company to consider for all your plumbing needs. All their work is guaranteed, and all of their plumbers are licensed, bonded, and insured. All About Pipes Plumping, Inc. is also a member of the Better Business Bureau. If you need any professional plumbing done give us a call, we service the Charlotte, North Carolina area.