Can I unclog a slow drain myself?

Question

I've tried drano and drano like products but nothing has worked. I'm pretty handy but my plumbing experience is limited to changing out hardware. Is there a tool I can rent/buy or another method that I don't know of. Not many tasks around the house are too big for me and I'm trying to save money

Answer 1

Sure..get yourself a plumber's snake. It only costs about $10 from any hardware or home improvement store. And it cleans out clogs really easily. You just end up turning a handle that feeds a coiled wire, and the tool does the rest. (It literally reams out the drain.) Easy and efficient.

Answer 2

You can try the plunger. You can also take the "P" trap off and make sure it is clear through there. You can also purchases a small hand held "snake" at Home Depot" If it's running slow, the Drano should have helped. Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

Drano

Answer 4

You could try renting or purchasing a plumbing snake. Also, try putting baking soda down the drain and follow with vinegar - I actually cleared a drain doing this after I had tried everything else including the trap and the snake.

Answer 5

Go to your nearest hardware store and purchase a snake. It's the same thing a plumber will use and will cost you less money than having one come out to your house. Snaking the drain is the first thing they will do on a service call anyway. If the snake doesn't work though, you may have to get a plumber to come out anyway.

Answer 6

Sulphuric Acid sold in hardware or plumbing supply stores. Pour slowly in drain until clear.

Answer 7

is it a sink or a tub. in order to do a tub drain, close the drain , turn the plug counterclock wise. it will unscrew while it is closed. this normally clogs with hair, use tweezers to clean it, then replace it when done.

Answer 8

i,d try using caustic lye. but be very careful it is avery strong alkali and dangerous.if you have a mishap, wash quickly and aply vinegar fast!!!!

Answer 9

buy a product that has ENZYMES