Clogged Tubs

At some point, the drain on your bathtub may get clogged.  Usually, it's just hair and other small debris that's easy to remove.  No need for Drain-o or some contraption made from a wire hanger.  Drain-o is especially bad on your pipes, so do not use it on your own pipes ever.



Here is the offending drain.  Looks normal, but drains very slowly.  A sure sign that hair is clogging it up.



Lock down the drain plug and twist off the center cap.  Underneath is a metal rod.



Unscrew and remove the metal rod.  The plug will now completely remove from the drain.

No pictures showing the hair or how it was unclogged.  It's not a pretty sight, so I'll save your eyes.  If you don't want to use your hands to remove the hair, try using a pair of needle-nose pliers.

NOTE 1: There is a metal ring that slides along the metal rod.  Do not make the silly mistake I did and lose it down the drain.  That ring is what keeps the plug from always being in the ON position.

NOTE 2: Some plugs do not follow this assembly.  They will attach to the metal rod with a screw.  The screw is located underneath the plug.  You'll have to use a flashlight and a screwdriver to locate and remove the screw.  Do not unscrew the screw all the way or you risk losing it down the drain.