Most bathtub clogs are DIY-fixable with a $5 snake and 15 minutes of patience. Save the plumber’s number for the real emergencies.
Take off the drain cover (usually one screw). Use a pair of needle-nose pliers or a hooked wire to pull out the wet, gunky hairball that’s sitting right there. Gloves recommended. This alone solves 50% of clogs. bathtub stopped up
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