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How to unclog basement floor drain video.
I needed a plumber.
But sometimes the clog is deep in the drainpipe and requires more work and extra powerful tools to root out.
I rented a sewer snake from home depot and cleared the clogged drain.
The first step in getting your floor drain to work as it was intended is to clean out the trap.
In some cases if the concrete floor or tiles are covering it you may need to chisel the floor to get to the screws.
Clogged drains are always a hassle but some like a plugged p trap under the sink or a stopped up toilet requires only a wrench a plunger and a little elbow grease to unclog.
While using a plumbing snake is usually the easiest way to tackle this and again garvin s sewer service is happy to provide this service there are a few other things homeowners can try.
To unclog the basement floor drain is easier than you think if you have the right tool.
Unscrew the drain cover using a screwdriver.
How to unclog a floor drain.
Step by step guide to unclog your basement floor drain.
In many homes all the drain pipes from your house and garage lead to your basement floor drain.
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Look through the hole inside the drain to see if there s an obvious clog.
See how easy it actually is to snake the main line of your home.
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How to snake and flush a dirty floor drain.
I saved between 300 to 400 dollars doing it myself.
Recently experienced a clog which caused kitchen sink and laundry tub water to back up the floor drain in my basement.
It is a very traumatic experience for everyone which is why you will need to do everything you can to keep your floor drain clear.
However if the drain clogs up it can cause water to back up and flood everywhere this can damage any belongings stored in your basement and water damage elsewhere.