BathroomBeginner
How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain
Time
30–60 min
Steps
5
Pre-check
2 items
Skill
Beginner
Scope
Unclog a bathtub drain by removing and cleaning the stopper, clearing hair from the trap, and snaking the line to restore fast, full drainage again.
Safety
Read before starting
Avoid chemical cleaners; protect enamel; use correct tools.
Pre-Check
2 items · complete before you start0 / 13 complete
Steps
Remove Stopper
- Unscrew lift-and-turn/Toe-touch
- For trip lever, remove overflow cover; pull linkage
✅Continue Gate:Stopper/linkage removed?
Clear Hair & Debris
- Hook and remove hair at drain
- Clean stopper/strainer
Snake Drain
- Insert snake
- Rotate and advance
- Retrieve debris; repeat
✅Continue Gate:Drain free of obstruction?
Flush & Reassemble
- Run hot water
- Reinstall stopper/linkage; adjust length as needed
Test
- Fill tub partially; release
- Confirm fast draining and no overflow leaks