Pool Floor Drain Clogged

Try the following steps if your swimming pool drain is clogged.

Pool floor drain clogged.

The first step is to understand whether it is a clog in your floor drain or aother problem that led to standing water. To start identifying the problem remove the drain cover. A 25 foot handheld drum auger can be purchased for around 30. Start by carefully loosening any debris that could be close to the strainer basket.

A typical all in one floor drain has two openings that lead to the same drain pipe. This isn t hard to do but it is a chore and you should be aware of your options. We will talk about other causes for clogs later. Pool drains get clogged from time to time even if you properly care for and maintain your pool it s part of pool ownership and you have to maintain the drains to avoid bigger problems down the road when they do get clogged you have to unclog them.

Identifying a floor drain clog. Frequently you will be able to resolve this problem on your own without calling in a swimming pool technician. Generally when pipes in a pool are clogged the issue is the main drain of the pool. Because it is located at the bottom of the center of the pool it can easily become clogged by debris that sinks to the bottom of the pool.

If it isn t cleared you can waste time and money. If you believe that the clog could be close to the strainer basket gently clean the nearby section of drain using a hand held drum auger. Although the rest of the pool s parts such as the filter may seem to be working just fine the drain is always at risk of getting clogged.