How to unclog your tub!

[@carlosalmazan589]

Thanks!

[@DaveDocDIY]

You are the first Super thanks I’ve EVER gotten. Thank you!

[@Thegabrielfamily]

You are a life saver! I've had issues with this drain for years. It took second to fix. Thank you!!!

[@alisawashington7872]

It worked!!! I was so worried, I'm on the second floor, in a condo. Thank you so much, I'm on a fixed income. Plumbing repairs is not in my budget. 😊

[@hunteranderson7007]

WORKED! 2 bottles of industrial grade unclogger and it still wouldn’t drain. Tried your method and it didn’t work at first. I decided to try one more time and push the rag a bit further down then seal it against the tub by putting the cover back on with the screws. After pressing the plunger down multiple times I heard the biggest drain noise😂 fully worked!! Thank you again

[@33392.]

Go onto your house and make sure there’s not a flood on your house now

[@D4u2s0t]

Hero! After an hour and a half of snaking, did this for 30 seconds and drained good as new!! Top tier!! Wish I had money to donate I would send you some my friend you don't know how bad I needed to find this video I'm broke and would have had to just deal with a clogged tub

[@fernandameirell]

My tub had been slow to drain for weeks and I’d tried so many things. The snake didn’t catch anything so it wasn’t hair; I tried using the plunger, pouring hot water, mixing baking soda and vinegar… nothing seemed to make a difference and I had water up to my ankles every time I showered. This was the solution that finally worked!! Thank you so much

[@DaveDocDIY]

Let’s go!!! Glad to hear it!!

[@MrBosox2529]

Yes!!! Worked perfectly! Just now unclogged my drain. Thank you!!

[@Dude_thatsG]

Drain was clogged, I saw this video, gave it a shot, it worked 10/10 recommend

[@henryloe4814]

This was my last ditch effort to unclog my shower and man am I glad I tried it. I’ve tried the plunger before but the towel trick is a game changer. Thanks a million!

[@MandenTV]

As a plumber, I absolutely encourage homeowners to try things out on their own if they can before they call us. They can either learn something and fix it themselves or they can see just how difficult the issue is and understand why it takes us a certain amount of time and cost.

[@smitht717]

I have a question..I had this problem so when I removed the face plate the piece behind it that connects to the drain assembly broke. I didn't buy another face plate. I don't have time to go back to the store for a few days. Is it possible to remove the overflow and put just the face plate back and use the shower regularly?

[@JUNEBUGLLC]

Same

[@JUNEBUGLLC]

​@@smitht717buy another one otherwise water will get behind it and cause mold I have a ton in my garage for every brand

[@myguitartwerks7825]

A drain auger does wonders. Invest in one. Almost all clogging issues solved.

[@blacknoir2404]

@@myguitartwerks7825 What about a regular auger to add more holes to the tub?

[@exposed5834]

As a woman who has never had to deal with these home fixes before, I THANK YOU!!!! I tried Drano, a snake and nothing worked except this. I appreciate you!!!!

[@lasheikamitchell6205]

You saved a grandma in need, with a poopy grand baby indeed ❤❤ THANK YOU🎉🎉🎉

[@bjkchillin90]

You just saved me so much money, time, energy, & effort. Thank you a bunch!

[@fabipapi]

BROOOO THANK YOU 🙏🏽 very simple instructions, my first time not asking my parents for help 😂 i’m 17 trying to learn how to do these kinds of things on my own and it really worked! awesome video man.

[@marilynrock5234]

Thank You so much. All day i have been pouring boiling water/baking soda/vinegar into the tub and plunging. Very stressed at having little results. I took another stab at searching for answers, and voila---your solution worked!

[@levirosenlieb7798]

Plumber here, great advice! If this don’t work, grab that plumber

[@smitht717]

I have a question..I had this problem so when I removed the face plate the piece behind it that connects to the drain assembly broke. I didn't buy another face plate. I don't have time to go back to the store for a few days. Is it possible to remove the overflow and put just the face plate back and use the shower regularly?

[@elitefusion750]

Did you resolve the issue​@@smitht717

[@pinchemadre6201]

Omg!!! Weve had issues with our tub draining slow and today was completely clogged and full of water. My mom tried simply plunging it and it over filled with water. I was about to go to homedepo to buy a new snake. But was watching some videos first on how to do it and stumbled on this simple but amazing video!!!!!!! And violaaaaa!!!!!! It is draining smoothly. Thank you sooo much!!! Saved me a call, a headache and my landlord some money....

[@DaveDocDIY]

Of course!!

[@min_blogs28landing32]

Instantly followed you on KZbin right now on 5/14/24. I have used drano gel, a snake, and kept looking at videos throughout today. Looked at this one, found an old rag and got my plunger, it immediately went down. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@DaveDocDIY]

Glad I could help!!

[@timmy31987]

This worked. I didn’t even take the cover off, I just held the rag against the hole on the bottom of the cover.

[@MizzIcy]

I just unclogged my tub thanks to your video. Thank you so much for posting!!

[@DaveDocDIY]

Oh wow thanks!!

[@Yardie1682]

After $50 in industrial drain cleaners a $40 my tub was clogged followed your video and it worked

[@basil01845]

My Dad was a plumber and taught me to do this! ..and replace toilet tank guts and replace leaky valve between bowl and tank. As a single mother living in another state from Dad - what a $$ saver!

[@tarshaf3072]

Omg!! This worked you are the best thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@Tieseclothesandotheroddments]

Worked 🙋🏾‍♀️. Thank God and thank you sir 👍🏽

[@MiguelDiaz-yb9vr]

First time homeowner just fixed my tub. Thanks to this video.

[@DaveDocDIY]

Glad to help!

[@gbcii7625]

Yesterday I YT'd a bunch of videos. 4-8 min. Today I snaked my tub. Lots of hair a junk was removed. Thought I was done. Nope. Worst, no drain at all! YT'd Dave, in 20 sec, complete removal. Saved time and money. Thank you!

[@DaveDocDIY]

Love this!!

[@xaviergonzalez1221]

🙌🙌👏👏 a couple tries and boom I saw my Watter spiraling down 😭🙌🙌🙌

[@sneakermessiah2484]

You saved the day! I owe you one!!!!

[@brianboyd8882]

I'm glad I came across this video b/c the other ones wasn't this specific. Anyone with plumbing problems I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this video!! 💪🏾

[@AmitSharma-zq3mg]

This just worked for me! Saved me so much hassle thank you very much!

[@MegaMaliklove]

Listen folks this absolutely work i just did this to my tub and and worked immediately..listen brother keep up the great work your saving us regular folks time and money

[@kimyardagraham2686]

This worked for me a few minutes ago. Thank you!

[@arsonsnail]

thank you SO SO SO SO SOOOOO much, i have company coming over tomorrow and the tub was clogged, heating the sweet sweet sound of the drain going down was something i never thought i'd appreciate

[@DaveDocDIY]

I love to hear this!!! I’m glad it worked for you!!

[@a.brooks6439]

This was a life saver!!! All the hair that came up was ridiculous. It really is the #1 cause. Using a drain weasel to get the hair that was coming up also helped. My tub has never flowed this well. Thank you for the trick! 🥰

[@SinCityVirgini]

This absolutely works! I saw this vid looking for solutions and BAM, it worked! Thanks

[@Jordo91]

You're awesome man, thank you !

[@Trebskatin]

This video saved us money thank you

[@ajrockinshockin2893]

Thank you for this video. It worked better than anything else I tried. 😊

[@jp360ford2]

That has the old school Kohler drain and an overflow that is SOLID but for others with the more modern overflows be really careful because you can push that overflow out and into the wall behind it and risk breaking joints below. I’m glad they said a wet rag because that does make a difference. If you’re uneasy about doing the rag part you can use duct tape but remove it immediately to avoid left over residue. Be REALLY careful if you’re using a pneumatic plunger (big force of air) because that can break seals and or joints. A small hand snake on a drill will work too. Good luck! Great video!

[@ninja-man3299]

If that overflow clog up how would you know?

[@furyberserk]

None of that has helped me. My shower head constantly drips and after coming home from work, my tub is filled with water and tape won't stick.

[@stevenewman5888]

You rock, this worked right away, didn't think about the rag. Thank you!! Saved me $200!

[@Merz4444]

Thank you thank you thank you so much . My tub was clogged I tried plugging it but it didn’t work . I tried it your way and it worked like a charm. 😅 much appreciate it bro. Gonna follow you for more useful content

[@DaveDocDIY]

Happy it worked! Plenty more on here!

[@robertclark6895]

Thank you so much this just saved me after 2 hours snaking my tub. I had all but given up and was about to call a plumber

[@paulelgert4007]

Thank you for making this video! I had a tub clogging issue. I tried this method and worked like a charm!

[@royalteasims294]

Watched this and unclogged my tub in less than 5 min thank youuu

[@supremebarbie1062]

Thank you!🙏 😭 been plunging for 2 hours and found your video and it worked!🩷

[@MuscleMixer]

I just did this after snaking the drain. It worked! Thank you so much for this video!

[@beatrizvasconcellosdebarro3959]

We finally were able to unclog our bathtub using this tip! Thank you!

[@DaveDocDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@blkboi4251]

Thankyou so much your the goat ❤️❤️❤

[@etcetc6790]

My handyman taught me, as an emergency, to pour some detergent on it, then blast it with hot water. To loosen everything up. Repeat when necessary. Then use the plunger.

[@VWsquadz]

I just tried this today

[@RedCometXIII]

Was sceptical but this worked like a charm. Had standing water in my tub and needed to do something in a pinch. To be honest I'm stunned. Thanks man.

[@DaveDocDIY]

Absolutely!!

[@dana79h]

Just spent 5 hours, some cheap drain cleaner from the Dollar Tree, which usually works, and some good old plunging… and NOTHING! Poured hot water down and used your trick and within SECONDS the damn thing started draining again. I feel like an idiot now not thinking about the overflow drain pushing the air up instead of down 🤦🏽‍♀️ THANKS SO MUCH for this video!!!

[@DaveDocDIY]

No problem!

[@tategasek1719]

I have been able to use duct tape over the overflow without taking it off. Try it next time!

[@jp360ford2]

I feel like an idiot for mentioning this in my comment before reading other comments! Glad others are savvy too.

[@ctrl_alt_del100]

I used some flex tape that was water proof pretty much same thing and I’ll be damned it worked for me

[@nickkk420]

I just jam a wet hand towel over it works fine, also any water that does come up through it is just potentially u clogging the overflow aswell, as when the time comes and ya need it, u deff want it to work

[@chancho1002]

I used my cack! Worked like a charm 👍🏽

[@mshum538]

@@chancho1002 whatever a cack is….

[@lovelywiggins7186]

Clogged tub for two days, just tried it. It works!!!

[@voidwalkerAKASin]

You saved my entire fucking Saturday brother I'm not going to lie I love you!!

[@Florida305all]

Bro you 🌈

[@ohsnapitskiaful]

Worked like a charm !! Thank you so much !

[@milagrosgonzalez6352]

Thank you so much. I thought that the tube stopper was stuck and the water wasn't going down. It was super slow. I tried your tip and it worked. Ha woo. Thanks again.

[@bobcougar77]

Perfect music for this dramatic task.

[@YossieDee]

This really helped!!!

[@kodicrystalmurphy1061]

Ow my gosh you are a life saver ❤️ you saved me tons of money and a headach from my boyfriend because my daughter decided to cut and wash her hair in the bathtub and I couldn't get it unclogged for some reason I even used hair liquid unclogger.

[@DaveDocDIY]

Happy to help!!

[@missybrisbois4186]

This just saved me! Thank you so much!!

[@francinegomez4665]

Omg no bullshit. I’ve been trying to fix my damn tub bf or weeks. Bought so much stuff. Just tried this and it isn’t worked… thank u so much 🙏🏻

[@DaveDocDIY]

I love it!!!

[@amentastar7637]

Thank you so much for this video…. I had a problem and your steps worked!!!🎉

[@DaveDocDIY]

Absolutely!!

[@gwendolynwalker3777]

Thanks it actually worked out for me I really appreciate your post

[@curtisf1120]

Brother as a nearly 40 year old man you taught me something today kuddos to you brother

[@Garedgreen]

Thank you !!! I just tried it out and it works ! So thank you again 🙏

[@DaveDocDIY]

Great to hear!

[@crazydynamite_1003]

Just tried it. Did have to hold the towel with one hand but it worked very nicely. Thanks for the tip!

[@DaveDocDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@torey9485]

Yep this actually works! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@sandysue202]

I think my issue is tree roots in the drain to the septic tank. I did try plunging, without covering the overflow and actually caused the toilet in that bathroom to leak. (That's yet another problem as the wax ring must have broken loose.) I ran an auger from the septic, and up thru the drain from the bathroom and it kept stopping about 3 feet from the house. Nothing would budge it from there. My handyman with his roto-rooter is going to have to do this one. But, I appreciate your video for future, "regular" clogs.

[@mozellebeasley4727]

awesome dude. I felt the pressure after securing the rag tightly. Thank you Thank you. You’ve saved me a bundle of bucks. They charged me $200+ last visit

[@MarkManalili-pt5lh]

this 100% worked!!! thank you

[@DumbassPlumber]

Plumbing tip make sure you put the overflow cap back on when this doesn’t work so the real plumber doesn’t charge you extra for trying.

[@RobotLegJim]

Instead of removing the overflow, just put another plunger over it. I used that method for 45+ years, and you’re in & out in 5 minutes (usually).

[@user-ej1bq4bq2w]

yesssssss

[@garykrell2058]

That kinda lift stopper gets hair on it and sometimes is the problem 😊

[@deandre_dl]

Dude, THANK YOU. The things you learn on KZbin!

[@annasmith6281]

This worked! Spent an hour the other day trying to unclog the shower drain and this worked in a minute! THANK YOU!

[@fra912]

Son of got darnit i been sweating for last 3 hours unclogging with little success and the towel is all i needed Ty

[@jonathanbanuelos7355]

Worked for me, thank you!!!🙏🏼

[@evanjones2286]

This worked perfectly for me!

[@darrentillman6221]

Nice tip. It's a BIG Difference

[@chorizo56f100]

Thanks. I tried a few other things before this and couldn't get it. I put a rag in the overflow too and pushed through with a plunger and yup. Unclogged real quick. Really helped, thanks again.

[@reinaztca]

That worked thank you so much

[@ShowneilCoolcarknee]

It worked. Thank you 😊

[@DaveDocDIY]

You're welcome!

[@anthonybha4510]

Thank you. You are saving people!

[@ancastanescu4190]

I'm shocked that people don't know this. I remember when i was a kid my mom taught me. She would make me cover the overflow hole of the sink with my hand while she pumps away.

[@anthonybha4510]

Those experiences make you a good adult today

[@Amrit8572]

Worked instantly! Thanks!

[@poonhandler520]

It also works. If you use a shop vac instead of a plunger. That's if there is debris in the drain shoe

[@tianacoles2208]

Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! I had tried the baking soda and vinegar method but that didn’t work, then I tried using the plastic hair removal tool and was able to unclog some of the drain but still no results until I came across your video. Got my drain unclogged in under 5 minutes 😎👍

[@DaveDocDIY]

Love to hear it and glad to help!!

[@leafytso5162]

Yes totally works! Highly recommend. Thank You.

[@DaveDocDIY]

You're welcome!

[@GangGreenGullie]

Thank you, you literally saved me a lot of money

[@George-yd7cx]

more time saved if you put the rag on the overflow without removing it 😂

[@markwilson9210]

I'm a plumber and most of the time I grab my shop vac and suck everything out from the drain. Of course I block overflow.

[@prowlertf34]

This worked for me, I put my hand over the vent wearing a rubber glove, while using the plunger in the other hand. Duct tape for me didn't create enough vacuum. Thank You.

[@DaveDocDIY]

Absolutely! Glad it worked!

[@jnmbc576]

Thank you! It works

[@mountizms8739]

This worked. Thank you!

[@niravpatel6974]

Great method brother........I watched your video and applied it in my bathtub and to be honest it worked perfectly in the first attempt. At first I used draino but doesn't worked I was disappointed but luckily I watched this short and found a full proof solution. Thanks a lot

[@Coolcalebc]

This helped so muched I was so confused why it wasn’t working thank you

[@sainthall7181]

Great tip.. been at this for a hour now an finally u tube university for the win!!!!

[@MarkTubeG]

If you have to remove the overflow cover, put a piece of duct tape over the drain (or close whatever drain plug it might have). Murphy's Law will suck those bolts down that drain faster that you can say "Oh crap!"

[@kloud_boii4852]

Woooowww this videoo is so helpful I haven’t been able to shower in a couple of days because it wouldn’t drain.. when I would plunge water would come out the overflow so like the video I took of the head stuck a couple of rags in & started plunging & the water drained!!! So thank you for the video!!

[@DaveDocDIY]

Hell yes!! Great to hear!

[@lacroseee]

This work perfectly thanks!! Nothing else would work until I tried this. Done in less than 5 mins

[@josephreilly8405]

You don't have to pull the cover off and stuff a rag in the overflow. Just hold a wet rag, over the opening in the cover. You can usualy plunge tub drains, easily will one hand, in the time takes to remove the cover

[@B58BMW]

Worked, thanks Dave

[@DaveDocDIY]

Glad to help!

[@420connex]

As a professional plumber, I give a thumbs up 👍

[@jp360ford2]

16 year veteran here too and I concur,

[@pilotmburu]

Are you Licensed?

[@deondred6058]

It worked THANK YOU!