Why Is My Shower Draining Slowly? Causes and Fixes

A shower drains slowly because hair, soap residue, mineral scale, or another restriction has reduced wastewater flow through the strainer, P-trap, drain line, or vented plumbing system. The most common blockage is a hair-and-soap plug near the drain opening or P-trap, but gurgling, sewage odor, or multiple slow fixtures can indicate a deeper main-line or […]