Szeto Plumbing · San Gabriel Valley
Sink, tub and shower clogs
Hair, soap and toothpaste build up close to the drain opening, so most single-fixture clogs are within reach. Text (310) 628-9399 and tell us which drain is slow.
Mon–Sat, 8:30 AM–7 PM
Call or text (310) 628-9399
Kitchens, baths, heaters, main lines
Where the clog usually sits
In a bathroom sink, the pop-up stopper rod collects hair just below the opening. In a tub, it is the stopper and the first bend underneath.
Next in line is the trap, the curved pipe under the sink. Beyond that is the branch line inside the wall.
How we clear it
We pull and clean the stopper, take apart the trap when needed, and run a hand auger into the branch line.
If water comes back up in a tub when the toilet flushes, or several drains are slow together, the problem is further down the line than a hand tool reaches.
Keeping it clear
A simple hair catcher in tubs and showers does more than anything else. In the kitchen, grease is the main enemy; scrape pans into the trash rather than the sink.
Slow kitchen sinks with a disposal often trace back to the disposal itself, which we cover on our disposal page.
Quick answers
What about the main sewer line?
We root main lines with a powered machine, then check the fixtures that backed up.
Should I use drain cleaner first?
We would rather you did not. Chemical cleaners can hurt older traps and make the repair messier.
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