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Jake Morrison

Written by Jake Morrison, Home Systems & Maintenance Editor at HomeNerdy. With seven years as a property manager, Jake helps homeowners understand and maintain their home systems.

How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain (5 Simple Methods)

A large white bathtub positioned in a modern bathroom setting.

Unclogging a bathtub drain means removing the blockage—typically hair, soap residue, or mineral buildup—that prevents water from flowing freely down the drainpipe. Most bathtub clogs form in the drain trap or the drainpipe just below the tub, where hair tangles…