Drain Cleaning — Knoxville, TN
Clogged Shower Drain Repair in Knoxville, TN
Shower drains clog from hair and soap scum, usually just past the drain cover in the trap. We clear the hair, clean the trap, and snake the branch if it's slow beyond the trap. Most shower clogs are quick to clear — and a strainer keeps them from coming back.
Common symptoms
- Water pools around your ankles while showering
- Drain gurgles
- Drain smells
- Recurring slow drain after clearing
Possible causes
- —Hair caught in the trap
- —Soap scum buildup on pipe walls
- —Mineral buildup from hard water
- —Debris past the trap in the branch line
Before you decide
What to consider before you decide
- Remove the drain cover and clear hair with a zip tool or hook.
- A strainer catches hair before it enters the trap.
- If it's slow past the trap, snaking the branch clears it.
- Hard water soap scum builds up faster — periodic hot-water flushes help.
What to expect
How we diagnose and fix it
- 01Remove the cover
We remove the drain cover and clear hair from the trap.
- 02Snake the branch
If it's slow past the trap, we snake the branch line.
- 03Install a strainer
We recommend a hair strainer to prevent future clogs.
Knoxville, TN
Shower & Tub Drain Clogs We Commonly See in Knoxville Homes
Tub and shower drains in Knoxville homes clog fastest from hair and hard-water soap scum; a simple strainer prevents most of these clogs.
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