How do you remove a pop-up stopper?
You can use a liquid drain opener that will clear the clog if you can get the popup plug open. Stick with a gel formula that is better at dissolving clogs. Sometimes, soap and debris get stuck inside the drain and get the plug stuck. Pressing on the plug a bit harder can help you remove some debris.
How do you remove an old bathtub drain stopper?
Begin by removing the knob that is on top of the stopper. Use one hand to hold the base of the stopper in place, and turn the knob counter-clockwise until it is all the way off. If the knob is too tight to unscrew by hand, wrap a washcloth or rag around the knob and use standard pliers to loosen.
Why won’t my pop-up plug stay down?
Adjust the nut. If the stopper moves as it should but doesn’t stay put, all you need to do is tighten the nut (turn it clockwise). If the action is too stiff, loosen the nut a little. Check the action and adjust until it feels about right.
How do you remove a twist plug from a bathtub?
Unscrew the knob on the top of the drain stopper to see if there is a set-screw underneath. If your drain stopper has a set-screw, use a small screwdriver or a hex key to unscrew it. Twist the entire stopper counterclockwise until it pulls free from its mounting post. Remove the mounting post using pliers.
How do you remove a tub stopper?
Hold the stopper body firmly by hand, and twist the knob counterclockwise to remove it. Usually, you can simply do this by hand, but if the knob is stubborn, you may need to grip the stopper with one pair of pliers while twisting the cap with another pair.
How do you remove a stuck tub drain?
Pull the rag away from the strainer in the bottom of the tub. Remove the screw from the center of the strainer. Lift the strainer out of the drain body. Insert a drain body remover, also known as a drain key, into the drain body. Use an adjustable wrench to turn the key counterclockwise to remove the drain body.
How do you remove a bathtub plug?
Pull the drain plug out of the bathtub drain. The drain plug may have a linkage, or hinged piece of metal that holds it in the drain. Remove it along with the drain plug. If the drain plug does not pull straight out, you have a spring-mounted drain plug. Unscrew the drain plug from the crosspiece to remove it.
How do you remove a pop up drain?
Remove the pop up drain from the sink. Wet a rag and use it to seal up the sink overflow drain. Apply petroleum jelly to the bottom lip of the plunger. Run water in the sink. Place the plunger over the drain, and plunge up and down several time in quick succession.