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    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 start
    0 / 13 complete

    Steps

    01

    Remove Stopper

    • Unscrew lift-and-turn/Toe-touch
    • For trip lever, remove overflow cover; pull linkage
    ✅Continue Gate:Stopper/linkage removed?
    02

    Clear Hair & Debris

    • Hook and remove hair at drain
    • Clean stopper/strainer
    03

    Snake Drain

    • Insert snake
    • Rotate and advance
    • Retrieve debris; repeat
    ✅Continue Gate:Drain free of obstruction?
    04

    Flush & Reassemble

    • Run hot water
    • Reinstall stopper/linkage; adjust length as needed
    05

    Test

    • Fill tub partially; release
    • Confirm fast draining and no overflow leaks