The slow tub drain comes from the hair and the soap build-up. The right tools clear it without the damage to the pipes.
The stopper
Remove the stopper and the clean the hair off it first. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Philadelphia, the stopper is the first.
The snake
A small drain snake reaches the hair in the trap. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Philadelphia, the snake is the tool.
The hook
A bent wire hook pulls the hair ball from the drain. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Philadelphia, the hook is the tool.
The boil
The hot water flushes the soap residue after the pull. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Philadelphia, the hot is the rinse.
The chemical
The chemical cleaners can damage the older pipes. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Philadelphia, the caution is the rule.
The habit
A drain screen catches the hair before it clogs. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Philadelphia, the screen is the guard.
The call
Tub drain still slow? Call 888-217-3585 and Philadelphia Plumbing Pros will match you with a Philadelphia pro for the clear.
Plumbing in Philadelphia: what to know
In Philadelphia, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Philadelphia County — from Palmyra, Camden and Collingswood to ZIP codes like 19140, 19133, 19120 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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