How to Unclog a Tub Drain with Standing Water

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024

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  • @sonyarobeson1278
    @sonyarobeson1278 3 года назад +20

    Thank you so much for sharing this.. I just tried it.. and as you said” I had to get angry with it” and after about 5 minutes or so.. my tub slowly start to drain.. so I plunged just a little longer and BAM💥 .. fast, draining water 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @CReedProductions
    @CReedProductions 3 месяца назад +7

    I put a good garbage bag in the overflow with the tub drain over it to seal and pressed hard, worked like a charm thanks my man :) 🎉

    • @zaldrichsoriba2492
      @zaldrichsoriba2492 2 месяца назад +1

      I just did this exact thing and it worked perfectly!! Thank you guys!!!!

  • @christopheradams4931
    @christopheradams4931 13 дней назад

    Thank you!!!!!!! Was dreading the plumber bill I thought I was about to have. I’ve been working on this exact thing for about a month and a half and it’s been miserable but I tried your approach and had it fixed in less than 20 minutes.

  • @stepheniecapaccio4367
    @stepheniecapaccio4367 2 года назад +10

    After blowing my arms out all day plunging off and on I tried this and it worked in seconds lol you are my hero!!!! Thanks a ton

  • @chrismanqueros128
    @chrismanqueros128 3 года назад +18

    Until tonight I had no idea what the cap on the tub. I did it exactly like you showed us. I was amazed at how easy and simple it worked. Thank you so much for helping me.

  • @godlovesme4676
    @godlovesme4676 3 года назад +34

    I recommend you use baking soda and vinegar, afterwards. To clear out any residue. Let the baking soda and vinager do it's thing for 1 hour and then run hot water for 30 minutes to have a very smooth drain. Do that monthly for prevention. Always remove any hair standing at the top first.

  • @caribbeanjack
    @caribbeanjack 10 месяцев назад +2

    I just tried for 10 minutes, getting real aggressive with it. Doing 10 plunges then stopping and nothing 😢. Do i just keep trying this method or do i have to do another step?

  • @Phoenixhunter157
    @Phoenixhunter157 3 года назад +38

    This worked! Bless you! Not all heros wear capes, some have a plunger! God bless our plumbers!

  • @luizandrade9093
    @luizandrade9093 Год назад +1

    After spendig 100$ and nothing i watch this video and with my house tools i fixed the bathtub. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

  • @aespiritu_nyc12
    @aespiritu_nyc12 3 года назад +14

    I just did my clogged bathtub right now with standing water man, very effective 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍👍💪🏻💪🏻

  • @Pittiepat12
    @Pittiepat12 7 месяцев назад

    Thank You so much!!! this method worked after i tried several times snaking the drain to no avail. So simple and effective plugging overflow and using plunger!Thanks a million!!😅😊👌🏼

  • @MAVERICK72226
    @MAVERICK72226 Год назад +5

    This was AWESOME. My Tub was clogged for a day. This did the trick. Thank you

  • @brandonm8131
    @brandonm8131 Год назад +3

    It worked!!! I think your the only one who showed how persistent you have to be

  • @pm712
    @pm712 3 года назад +15

    Yes now going to my daughter and try this she has a tub clogged as well thank you 🙏

  • @amandaroche5083
    @amandaroche5083 3 года назад +6

    2 days I had troubles and this method is a boss thank you

  • @corallantern6301
    @corallantern6301 Год назад +2

    Tub was slow until Dran-o was poured down yesterday, then working great. Tried sink at same time and some backflow started to come into tub. Now standing water in tub that won't budge with Drain-o. Ok to still try plunging the tub?

    • @seraphx26
      @seraphx26 3 месяца назад

      First things first never use drano to unclog a drain, it's a dumb solution to the problem that can cause other problems, having said that if I were you I would only plunge that drain now with face shield and long gloves there is a potential for some of it to pull up from the drain and get on you and you do not want drano on your skin.

  • @JeffreyQuigg
    @JeffreyQuigg 3 года назад +5

    Just did this on our shower works like a champ now, thanks

  • @itsrf
    @itsrf 2 года назад +8

    This was so helpful just unclogged our bathroom, thank you!

  • @waleedalshumrani
    @waleedalshumrani 2 года назад +5

    In RUclips there is no way anymore to know if the tips in the video are useful or no after they removed the dislike button. I am writing this comment while watching this one.
    Before, I used to skip based on the like / dislike button meter. Last night I watched a whole step by step on how to fix your tv and at the end of his steps, the guy smashed the tv and said this is how you fix it! Wasted my time because there is no dislike button. I hope this one is useful.

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  2 года назад +3

      Well I hope it was useful. I can assure you it works but there are multiple ways to unclog tubs.

    • @waleedalshumrani
      @waleedalshumrani 2 года назад +1

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro it is sir, thank you. I hope you understand what I meant and is not toward you brother.

  • @Anhsirk321
    @Anhsirk321 Год назад +1

    what if i don't have that kind of plunger? will it not be as effective?

  • @tianabrown3074
    @tianabrown3074 4 года назад +7

    Thanks. Worked like a charm. Saved me a lot of time and money.

  • @MrBlackops2
    @MrBlackops2 Год назад

    Just fixed mined using this method. You're the BEST!!! 🙏

  • @matthewmagee3123
    @matthewmagee3123 6 месяцев назад

    Forgive me for the perhaps unintelligent question but do you need to shut your water off before doing any of this? I live in a mobile home and the water won't drain in the bathtub.

  • @Im6yrsOldBeNice2Me
    @Im6yrsOldBeNice2Me 2 года назад +2

    WTH are u using to plug the overflow.

  • @dianemalcom-nutter3348
    @dianemalcom-nutter3348 2 года назад +2

    Any hints if I’ve done this along with removing hair, vinegar and baking soda, plus Draino Max?? All other drains in the house are working. I’ve made the mistake of bathing our Golden Retriever in this tub for the past year so really feel like it is hair plus products that have clogged it.

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  2 года назад +1

      You may have to rent/buy a small hand snake (auger) and run it through the over flow plate

  • @thruyaphone
    @thruyaphone 10 месяцев назад

    So u took it off just to cover it again? I don’t get it

  • @mcamerica_NYC
    @mcamerica_NYC Год назад

    Thank you. I was thinking about calling the service. I've tried a couple of times with a tubing plug, but didn't realize I needed to close the Top hole to pressurize it.🤦

  • @mikealhoward4788
    @mikealhoward4788 Год назад +2

    You the truth thank u just fixed my tub

  • @iethawalker7474
    @iethawalker7474 3 года назад +6

    Can I try this with duct or construction tape?

  • @rafaelrivas3641
    @rafaelrivas3641 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this video! I used this method, and it works!

  • @xidiablojazzyix
    @xidiablojazzyix 2 года назад +2

    bro this was sikk asf n worked thank u so much i didn’t even need to plug the hole i jus uncapped it, n plunged n it worked

  • @rodolfomagana2787
    @rodolfomagana2787 2 года назад +2

    Awesome! You just helped me unclog my shower drain :,)

  • @debrawilson8049
    @debrawilson8049 3 года назад +1

    Best video yet!!!

  • @Ms.NigeriaParker
    @Ms.NigeriaParker Год назад

    I have a question? My tub has a made in drain stopper. How do I try this that way? The plunger closes the hole each time

  • @coachharp280
    @coachharp280 3 года назад +2

    I don’t have an extra flapper. What else can I use?

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 года назад +1

      Rag, plunger, anything that can fill the hole and can be easily removed 👍

    • @lydiaafualo1111
      @lydiaafualo1111 2 года назад +1

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro yes i did use an old rag that was laying around and everything worked

  • @basseym1916
    @basseym1916 3 года назад +3

    Thank you, will be getting a plunger soon.

  • @yvonnej5574
    @yvonnej5574 Год назад

    This advice was spot on

  • @pauljackson2473
    @pauljackson2473 2 года назад +2

    I did this and it worked. It took like 3 times but finally the clog unlogged

  • @Lifeof_2
    @Lifeof_2 2 года назад +1

    You are the Man!!!!

  • @erniegat4989
    @erniegat4989 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome! This worked! Thank you so much!

  • @Tracks777
    @Tracks777 4 года назад +3

    awesome video

  • @davidb9271
    @davidb9271 3 года назад +1

    I like the flapper idea

  • @mr.prayer6361
    @mr.prayer6361 2 года назад +1

    Great video ,that solve the problem thank you for making the video..

  • @Kayy_98
    @Kayy_98 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much your video saved my life ! 😊

  • @MinecraftMag3
    @MinecraftMag3 2 года назад

    I have the flip switch thing any way around that?

  • @kaay8449
    @kaay8449 3 года назад +4

    Going go try this when I get home . Hopefully it works.

    • @kaay8449
      @kaay8449 3 года назад

      Update : works . Used KleenOut Sulfur Drain cleaner to make sure pipes were clean and it works after 2 months of having clogged slow pipes the pipes are like brand new ! Try this method

  • @Arsh_B1
    @Arsh_B1 2 года назад +1

    I just applied a rag under the leakage and used a plunger and it worked

  • @Gg2_47
    @Gg2_47 3 года назад +1

    Does this work for a sink?

  • @steviec8697
    @steviec8697 3 месяца назад

    Good video

  • @DivineFlow7
    @DivineFlow7 Год назад +1

    Ty ty🎉 you a life saver

  • @kristineilochi4615
    @kristineilochi4615 3 года назад +2

    Thanks! Gonna try this now.

  • @shamiaroseborough5449
    @shamiaroseborough5449 2 года назад +1

    This worked. Thank you.

  • @transam8607
    @transam8607 3 года назад +5

    I think the better you can seal the overflow the better it will work

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 года назад +1

      For sure 👍

    • @transam8607
      @transam8607 3 года назад +3

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro i also tried the c02 plunger thing from homedipo that sells around 27$ on one of my sinks that the snake didn't want to go through and one's i set it up it took like 5 seconds to unclog it and it was amazing seeing the sink drain so fast. But I had the fear of bursting a pipe lol easy no mess that was the greatest part.

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 года назад +2

      @@transam8607 One of my co workers had one of those and swore by it. They do work pretty well :)

    • @transam8607
      @transam8607 3 года назад +3

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro it's a great feeling when you hear the berst of the co2 and instantly unclugs and the water drains really fast it's so good and powerful makes you worry about pipes bursting but maybe I just got to get use to it so my fear go's away. I only tried it once and I love it.

  • @umlnie
    @umlnie Год назад +1

    gonna try this I’ll update if this works hopefully 🙏🏽

  • @susieherrera7029
    @susieherrera7029 2 года назад

    Okay so how to I get the overflow plate off if my screws are stripped?

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  2 года назад

      There are tons of videos on how to remove stripped screws but I would try some silicone spray and channel locks and manually turn the screw out.

  • @blackkmagik7281
    @blackkmagik7281 Год назад +1

    Will be trying this. Will be providing an update with results.

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  Год назад +1

      How did it go??

    • @blackkmagik7281
      @blackkmagik7281 Год назад

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro didn’t work for me. I think it’s a deeper clog than I expected

    • @randymarsh9488
      @randymarsh9488 Год назад

      ​​@@blackkmagik7281 same, it works for a little bit but it seems I get black moldy chunks of tile or wood coming out and I tried a drain snake but it just goes out the other pipe thats attached to the overflow.

  • @edwardmarcaidacouplegofish4351
    @edwardmarcaidacouplegofish4351 3 года назад +1

    It worked. Thanks

  • @pearlcarlisle7864
    @pearlcarlisle7864 2 года назад +1

    Thanks it worked 💪🏾

  • @braydongrissinger9677
    @braydongrissinger9677 2 года назад +1

    Helpful thank you.

  • @tashagreenwood3648
    @tashagreenwood3648 Месяц назад

    Worked!!

  • @tectectonic1701
    @tectectonic1701 2 года назад +1

    I did everything you said yet it still won't drain

  • @lifeofshai5640
    @lifeofshai5640 3 года назад +1

    worked thank you !

  • @JAMESTAPPJR
    @JAMESTAPPJR 3 года назад +1

    it worked thanks

  • @inherlenses
    @inherlenses 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you 😊

  • @tia1-876
    @tia1-876 9 месяцев назад

    I'm going to try it and come back

  • @lauradunbar2284
    @lauradunbar2284 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @em-hg4jc
    @em-hg4jc 2 месяца назад

    Draino 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @alexanderbrowniemanjames513
    @alexanderbrowniemanjames513 3 года назад

    Thank you

  • @TangelaThomas-q2c
    @TangelaThomas-q2c Год назад

    Awesome

  • @realruntz2608
    @realruntz2608 2 месяца назад

    I’ve tried this quite a bit and it didn’t work for me. Time to call that plumber 💔

  • @lindahucks1023
    @lindahucks1023 3 года назад +1

    You just got lucky

  • @mariakinnethlegera744
    @mariakinnethlegera744 3 года назад

    It worksssss!!!! 😭

  • @Omarisdancer
    @Omarisdancer 11 месяцев назад +1

    It worked! Thank you! (I used a rag instead)

  • @ApartmentMaintenance
    @ApartmentMaintenance 4 года назад

    Good work, keep the videos coming and build the channel. I just hit 100 Subscribers on my channel after 5 months. Takes time & patience. 👍

  • @basseym1916
    @basseym1916 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, will be getting a plunger soon.

  • @RV-ds5uf
    @RV-ds5uf 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!!!!