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 and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Fort Collins, the stopper is the first.
The snake
A small drain snake reaches the hair in the trap. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Fort Collins, the snake is the tool.
The hook
A bent wire hook pulls the hair ball from the drain. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Fort Collins, the hook is the tool.
The boil
The hot water flushes the soap residue after the pull. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Fort Collins, the hot is the rinse.
The chemical
The chemical cleaners can damage the older pipes. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Fort Collins, the caution is the rule.
The habit
A drain screen catches the hair before it clogs. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Fort Collins, the screen is the guard.
The call
Tub drain still slow? Call 888-217-3585 and Fort Collins Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Fort Collins pro for the clear.
Plumbing in Fort Collins: what to know
In Fort Collins, freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Larimer County — from Timnath, Loveland and Windsor to ZIP codes like 80525, 80526, 80521 — 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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