How To Fix Clogged Basement Floor Drain

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How to fix clogged basement floor drain.

If cleaning the fixture trap doesn t solve the problem and you ve determined that the clog is in one of the under floor drains then you ll have to rent a drain cleaning machine. With it you can punch through the clog snag and retrieve an obstruction or cut through roots or stubborn clogs. Step by step guide to unclog your basement floor drain step 1. Undo the two retaining screws and remove the round grate cover from the drain hole.

In some cases if the concrete floor or tiles are covering it you may need to chisel the floor to get to the screws. For clogged floor drains such as those in basements and showers a garden hose can be effective in unclogging drains especially if the clog is not close to the opening. Some traps have a separate cleanout plug and it also must be inspected when fixing a clog. Push the rod into the drain and pour a small amount of water down behind it.

The water will help to wash out anything which is causing the blockage. Use a plunger or a drain vacuum to eliminate the dirt and other sediments that may clog the floor drain. Unscrew the drain cover using a screwdriver. Attach the hose to a faucet feed the hose into the drain as far as it will go and jam rags around the hose at the opening.

This will give you proper access to the floor drain. Try to push as far as you can until the rod won t go any further. Continue rodding the drain trying to push slightly further each time. Take the bucket to use it for removing standing water in the basement.

Allow about 15 minutes for the oil to penetrate into the threads. Step 3 rod or snake the basement floor drain. Before you clean the trap it s advised to pour hot water down the drain to push down unnecessary debris. Locate the clean out plug on the side of the drain basin and squirt a liberal amount of penetrating oil on the plug s outer rim.