The last time a plumber had to unclog my bathtub, he told me to get a wire mesh screen for the drain and switch to liquid soap. That screen catches a lot of hair.
I watch Youtube to see how to fix the problem. If it looks like it takes more than a 1/2 hour, I’m calling the plumber. Fixed my garbage disposal the other day in less than 5 minutes, after watching a repair video. I thought I was going to have to replace it. The repair was so easy it was laughable.
We had the same problem with laundry sink clogging and the plumber told us most of the problem with laundry sinks is caused by LINT! Our washing machine drains into the sink. We put a cut off nylon stocking over the hose with a clamp and have been amazed by the amount of lint it collects in only a couple of washes.
Lint catcher/traps are really cheap but work. Drain cleaners are corrosive and caustic burns are nasty. A sink plunger is smaller than a toilet plunger but works on the same principle and is cheaper than chemicals in the long run – Google or YouTube how to use one since there’s a simple trick or two with them. It’s easy! Oh wait, I’m supposed to be a modern man whose wife or S.O. is certain that I’m inept and reminds me constantly on so many commercials. Geez. Sorry there, advertisers of products and services I will never even consider.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 6 years ago
Pretty good decision tree.
Templo S.U.D. over 6 years ago
yeah, let’s go with the second option
Charliegirl Premium Member over 6 years ago
Earl sounds very experienced.
Mr. Peterson over 6 years ago
Logical. Flawlessly logical.
jagedlo over 6 years ago
Why does Opal look unhappy? Earl gave a reasonable answer…
pcolli over 6 years ago
Just pour some drain unblocker down the plug hole.
WCraft Premium Member over 6 years ago
Some things are better left to the pros. I’ve learned the hard way when it comes to plumbing!
e.groves over 6 years ago
The last time a plumber had to unclog my bathtub, he told me to get a wire mesh screen for the drain and switch to liquid soap. That screen catches a lot of hair.
assrdood over 6 years ago
Do a few strokes with the “plumber’s friend”. If no success, then call the plumber.
assrdood over 6 years ago
Could be worse – could be Earl’s toilet.
jpayne4040 over 6 years ago
Earl definitely knows this from experience!
J Short over 6 years ago
I watch Youtube to see how to fix the problem. If it looks like it takes more than a 1/2 hour, I’m calling the plumber. Fixed my garbage disposal the other day in less than 5 minutes, after watching a repair video. I thought I was going to have to replace it. The repair was so easy it was laughable.
nosirrom over 6 years ago
Call Josephine.
Diat60 over 6 years ago
We had the same problem with laundry sink clogging and the plumber told us most of the problem with laundry sinks is caused by LINT! Our washing machine drains into the sink. We put a cut off nylon stocking over the hose with a clamp and have been amazed by the amount of lint it collects in only a couple of washes.
bookworm0812 over 6 years ago
Cheaper to cut out the middle man.
rlaker22j over 6 years ago
Been there done that
Linguist over 6 years ago
Earl’s logic precisely mirrors my own !
Display over 6 years ago
Lint catcher/traps are really cheap but work. Drain cleaners are corrosive and caustic burns are nasty. A sink plunger is smaller than a toilet plunger but works on the same principle and is cheaper than chemicals in the long run – Google or YouTube how to use one since there’s a simple trick or two with them. It’s easy! Oh wait, I’m supposed to be a modern man whose wife or S.O. is certain that I’m inept and reminds me constantly on so many commercials. Geez. Sorry there, advertisers of products and services I will never even consider.