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woody05 (CO)
My tub has been doing this thing where it doesn't drain for a minute or two when first starting the shower and then it drains super fast. What could be the cause of this and how can I fix it?
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hj (AZ)
IF this is a recent installation, the first thing that comes to mind is that it is double trapped, and if so there is NO easy correction for it.
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bsipps (PA)
Couple questions
Does this happen everytime anyone showers
What level of the house is the shower on
Is it a tub/shower combo
How long has this issue been happening
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woody05 (CO)
Happens most times but not every time
It's on the main floor of a ranch- there is a basement
It is a tub / shower combo
Started a year or so ago
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bsipps (PA)
Kind of an odd issue not sure if its venting or drainage could be a partial clog maybe hair
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bsipps (PA)
Try filling the tuna a quarter full of water then drain it and see if you hear gurgling in any of the other fixtures like the toilet or kitchen sink
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