By PlumberDallas.com editorialUpdated
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Common causes
Hair and soap scum
The most common cause in tubs and showers.
Clogged stopper or pop-up
Debris wraps around the stopper mechanism.
Grease in kitchen lines
Builds up gradually.
Blocked vent
Air cannot enter, so water drains slowly and may gurgle.
What you can check yourself
- Pull and clean the stopper.
- Use a plunger with a little water in the basin.
- Try a plastic drain-cleaning strip for hair.
- Check whether nearby fixtures are also slow.
When to call a plumber
If cleaning the stopper does not help, or several fixtures are slow, schedule drain cleaning.
How a plumber diagnoses it
A plumber snakes the branch line and checks the vent if gurgling is present.
Related services
- Drain Cleaning in Dallas — Clear the clog and find out why it keeps coming back.
- Faucet Repair in Dallas — Stop drips and restore flow.
What it may cost
See the drain cleaning cost guide for published price ranges and cost factors.
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