my shower drain has pretty much stopped up and it takes about an hour for the water to drain out. how do i unstop it? Is there something that i can pour down it to get it unstopped? do not have a snake and do not know how to get drain out.

 

quote:<HR>Originally posted by stormieone@earthlink.com:
my shower drain has pretty much stopped up and it takes about an hour for the water to drain out. how do i unstop it? Is there something that i can pour down it to get it unstopped? do not have a snake and do not know how to get drain out.<HR>

You can try drano, but I would say your wasting your money on it, have it cleaned out by a drain cleaning company.

Best Regards Plumber2000
www.atozplumbing.com

 

Plumber 2000's reply seems like a copout to me--no offense intended, but that's not really a do-it-yourself answer. stormie's problem sounds like mine, and I think there's probably a cheaper way of dealing with it than calling a plumber. I just need to find out how to remove the drain stopper so I can get the hair and gunk out of the drain, which is why I came to this forum. The stopper is a metal unit, seems like it should unscrew, or something, but I haven't figured out how to do that. Any helpful hints, anyone?

 

quote:<HR>Originally posted by momcat@quik.com:
Plumber 2000's reply seems like a copout to me--no offense intended, but that's not really a do-it-yourself answer. stormie's problem sounds like mine, and I think there's probably a cheaper way of dealing with it than calling a plumber. I just need to find out how to remove the drain stopper so I can get the hair and gunk out of the drain, which is why I came to this forum. The stopper is a metal unit, seems like it should unscrew, or something, but I haven't figured out how to do that. Any helpful hints, anyone? <HR>

It was not a copout, as you seen when you came to my site and you talkied to me, I was as helpful as can be, some lines can be a problem and if one can't get the line open then professional help will be needed.

He asked about cleaner and I have experiance from years of it that cleaners are not worth the money you spend on them.

Best Regards Plumber2000
www.atozplumbing.com

 

I'm not a pro plumber, but I would try using the handles of a pair of pliers in the drain cover holes or something like that, and turning it counter-clockwise with a screwdriver in the grip end. (If it is not held down with visible screws or won't pry up.) It is likely build-up in the trap just under the drain, or it may be blockage down the line. A plumber's auger is the best way to clean out the trap, or a snake for blockage down the line. They work better than stuff like Liquid Plumber or Drano, but those will work too (sometimes take repeated applications). I also use a build-up remover once in a while that helps keep the trap/line clear, like DrainCare. Good Luck!

 

Plumber 2000's advise is right on the money in this case. If the drain is as slow as 'stormieone' says, using a drain cleaner like Draino would be pretty much a waste of time and money. Attempting to disassemble a shower drain that doesn't have an obvious means of disassembly could do a lot more damage than the $50 or whatever that a drain cleaning company would charge to come out and clean the drain. 'Stormieone' also said they don't have a snake. That is at least another $15 or $20 they would have to spend if they were to try it themselves. Guess what I'm saying is that it is sometimes cheaper to call in a pro, especially if you don't have the equipment to deal with the problem.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by momcat@quik.com:
Plumber 2000's reply seems like a copout to me--no offense intended, but that's not really a do-it-yourself answer. stormie's problem sounds like mine, and I think there's probably a cheaper way of dealing with it than calling a plumber. I just need to find out how to remove the drain stopper so I can get the hair and gunk out of the drain, which is why I came to this forum. The stopper is a metal unit, seems like it should unscrew, or something, but I haven't figured out how to do that. Any helpful hints, anyone? <HR>