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. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Flagstaff, the stopper is the first.
The snake
A small drain snake reaches the hair in the trap. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Flagstaff, the snake is the tool.
The hook
A bent wire hook pulls the hair ball from the drain. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Flagstaff, the hook is the tool.
The boil
The hot water flushes the soap residue after the pull. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Flagstaff, the hot is the rinse.
The chemical
The chemical cleaners can damage the older pipes. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Flagstaff, the caution is the rule.
The habit
A drain screen catches the hair before it clogs. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Flagstaff, the screen is the guard.
The call
Tub drain still slow? Call 888-217-3585 and Flagstaff Plumbing Experts will match you with a Flagstaff pro for the clear.
Plumbing in Flagstaff: what to know
In Flagstaff, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Coconino County — from Sedona, Cottonwood and Clarkdale to ZIP codes like 86011, 86005, 86015 — 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.
Need a hand in Flagstaff?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Flagstaff Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Flagstaff.