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Nothing stops a command performance of singing in the shower quicker than a clogged drain. But the following tips from Mr Rooter may be music to your ears when it comes to tackling the problem.

All you need are a few simple tools and a little common sense.

Hair is usually the culprit when a shower fails to drain properly. In truth, checking the strainer cover that fits over the drain in your shower enclosure might be all it takes to solve the issue. If the punctures are stopped up, clean them out and test the flow of water. If the punctures in the strainer cover are not blocked, don’t sweat. All you should do is follow a few simple steps to get rid of the clog.

First, figure out how the strainer cover is attached. Some covers simply snap into place and can be removed from the drain by lifting them with a screwdriver. Other covers are held in place by a couple of screws, which can be easily removed.

Once the strainer cover is removed, shine a flashlight into the drain and visually check for a block. You should see water some inches below in the drain, but if you spot an obstruction, use a bit of stiff wire – a metal coat hanger crimped to make a hook on the end works fine – to clear the pipe. Gently snag the clog with the wire, being cautious not to push the obstruction more deeply into the drain.

Frequently called the “plumber’s friend,” a plunger works best when there is a firm seal round the drain opening. It’d help to cover the rim of the rubber force cup with petroleum jelly.

Next, pour enough water into the shower enclosure to cover the lip of the rubber cup on the plunger, and make sure the cup is securely fitted over the drain opening. Then, move the handle of the plunger up and down rapidly.

If the plunger fails to persuade the clog free, the following step is to try a hand snake. When you feel the cable stop, crank the handle clockwise. Keep up the cranking motion as you slowly pull the cable out of the drain line and the clog should pull free.

If all these steps fail to clear the drain, call a professional plumber.

Drain cleaners can be poured into drains to get rid of clogs, but these cleaners contain caustic chemicals and will be used only as directed by the manufacturer. Drains should be flushed thoroughly after a chemical application.

And remember, if you opt to use a chemical drain cleaner and then summon a plumber, let him know straight away so he can take the proper precautions.

If you’re in Long Beach and other cities in the area and have a blocked drain, blocked sewage lines, damaged toilet, blocked toilet – don’t fool around with dubious plumbers.

There’s a reason Mr Rooter is the biggest and fastest expanding full service plumbing and drain company in the country. With 24-hour service, free guesstimates, fixed rate pricing and professional technicians, there’s really no reason to call anyone else. Mr. Rooter might not always be the cheapest plumber in Southern California but we’ll always be the most skilled and experienced. We’ve proudly been serving Long Beach and surrounding areas since 1990 and the majority of our plumbers have been in the business for nearly two decades.

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