Hair is the most common cause of a slow shower drain, and it can be cleared without chemicals in most cases. The goal is to remove the clump, not just push it deeper.
The strainer
A hair strainer over the drain catches most hair before it enters the pipe, and it is the single best prevention you can install.
The hand tool
A plastic zip-style tool slides past the strainer and grabs the hair, pulling the wad back out instead of pushing it down.
The P-trap
If the clog is deeper, removing and cleaning the trap under the floor or behind the access panel reaches it directly.
The warning
Chemical cleaners damage pipes and rarely clear a hair clog fully, and they can make a professional's job riskier. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Wilmington, older metal traps are especially vulnerable.
The prevention
A strainer over the drain catches the hair before it binds with soap into a clog. Cleaning the strainer weekly is far easier than snaking the line.
The call
If the drain is still slow after removing the hair, the line may need a pro. Call 888-217-3585 and Wilmington, DE Plumbing Pros will match you with a Wilmington plumber.
Plumbing in Wilmington: what to know
In Wilmington, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across New Castle County — from Elsmere, Penns Grove and New Castle to ZIP codes like 19801, 19802, 19809 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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