Clogged shower drain that filles with water when I flush the toilet.?

I have a 2nd bathroom with a stall shower in my new home. I went to clean this shower so I could start using it. Right away I noticed a huge hair clog which I removed. There was still water in the drain which I plunged and pulled up some gunk. When I flushed the drain with water it does drain, but drains slowly. Then I flushed the toilet and I noticed the water rises in the shower drain. The toilet flushes fine (other than water filling the shower drain). The sink works fine. My other bathroom on the same floor is fine - there were some hair clogs which I was able to easily plunge away. So my question is - do I try snaking the shower drain or go right to the plumber? Also, I have never snaked a drain before, any tips would be appreciated.

Clogged shower drain that filles with water when I flush the toilet.?
I would call the plumber. I wouldn't want to have to go buy a plumbers snake or store it.
Reply:Just use a big plunger to loosen it all.





Let it fill up and put the plunger on top of the shower drain and keep working at it until it gets loose and flows freely.





If you find this is not getting results use a bottle of Mr Muscle unblocker or similar to disolve it and then repeat the plunger treatment.





Edit.


I just remembered.


Dont use one of those things that pumps up and then blasts the blockage out.


I once blew a hole in some ABS pipe with one of those and then ended up with a worse problem.


I had to replace the pipe.
Reply:Call a plumber and let them snake the line out. It may require a snake all the way to the outer line.
Reply:Before useing the cleaners try stuffing or covering the overflow drain with a rag and just keep plunging.If that doest work then try the liquid plumber,i personally like drano max gel better.Give it a couple treatments of either and, see if it gets any better.Read the labels and let it sit from 15-30 mins, then flush with water.and repeat it .Usualy 2 treatments, it no results just call a plumber or have it snaked out.Don't mix with other drain chemicals.
Reply:Call the plumber have it done correctly the first time save your self the hassle and aggravation of having the backup happen on the weekend or holiday when you really need it to work and have to pay twice as much.
Reply:If you flush the toilet and it causes water to rise up in the shower drain then you have a clogged main drain. Gonnna need either a plumber or a knowledgeable handyman.


I'd try the handyman first to Rod out the main drain lines .


A plumbing outfit may want to 'over do' the job and deplete your wallet.
Reply:Wear boat shoes in the shower LOL. Nah you got alot of good advice here,l Try the liquid plumber, or the Mr.Giant whatever the other guy mentioned first but make sure its for PVC piping assuming thats what you have. If it says PVC or ABS safe your ok if the drain is white or black pipie. If that dont work save the headache, go do what you do and call the plumber. Remember Evenings, weekends, and emergencies are a plumbers delight, so call before its a real problem, it still hurts but not as bad LOL...
Reply:go get some of the liquid plumber that come in a two-section bottle (that activates when mixed). It's a gel and is for slow moving drains. You have constriction (hair/grease) in the pipe that is downstream from the shower and toilet.





When you flush, more water than can be carried away gets into the pipe and has nowhere to go but retrograde into the shower....GROSS. This is likely a nasty hair plug and the slow drain gel will eat away at this partial clog. Let it stand 1 hour (pour it into the shower, not the toilet) and then run hot water in the shower. You should see a great improvement.



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