Clogged bath tub drain

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A clogged bathtub drain is another common plumbing problem homeowners face, but these drains should be left for the professionals because of where the trap is located. The P-trap on a bathtub is located underneath the tub which will put it in the joists between the bathroom floor and the ceiling of the level below it, or if the house is built on a slab the trap will be under the concrete. If you try to run a snake yourself you could damage the trap and have water damage to contend with plus having the trap repaired. It will be faster and cheaper in the long run to call a professional sewer and drain cleaning company. See one of my previous posts on selecting a sewer and drain service company. The most common cause of blockage in a clogged bathtub drain is hair. If you can keep the hair from going down the drain you should not have a lot of trouble with clogs. Your local hardware store should have several different types of hair snares or filters that fit on top of the drain.

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