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Drywall and clogged drainage problems

If you have a clogged drain due to a clogged piece of plaster, you will have an ongoing problem. Over a long period of time, it will eventually break down, but over time it will build up hair and other things that will make the clog in the drain worse.

You need to separate the drain to get the piece of plaster out, or at least break it into smaller pieces if it can’t be reached with a wire hanger.

First, place a bucket under the drain to collect excess water while you take the drain apart.

Second, take a pair of channel locking pliers and loosen the nuts on the drain pipe where the U-bend in the drain pipe meets. There are 2 drain tube nuts, one on each side of the u.

After removing the U-shaped tube, see if you can see the piece of plaster on either side of the drain tube.

If you can see it, try to get it with a pair of needle nose pliers or another tool that can grab it to lessen the chance of it getting further stuck in the pipe.

If you can’t see it, use a wire hanger and find your position. If you can feel it with the perch, try fishing it. If not, try to break it off with the coat rack being careful not to jam it further into the pipe.

After your efforts, if you are unsuccessful in removing the piece of plaster or breaking it enough to remove it, you may need to rent a drain snake.

After your efforts, if you are successful in removing the piece of plaster or breaking it enough to rinse it back, reassemble the drain and run the water down the drain for about a minute.

However, the best thing to do is to use the following tips and tricks. Remember, do this at least once a week on all your drains to keep them free of dirt and grime.

Tips and tricks

Sprinkle baking soda in the sink and around the sides of the drain opening. Take about a cup of white vinegar and slowly run it down the drain. Watch it bubble and you won’t have any more problems. Don’t let the water run down the drain for a while to let the chemical reaction of the baking soda and vinegar do its job with full force. This will clean your drain of any debris and slag and save you a lot of money on plumbing costs.