Is your sink stopper stuck. Does the tub stopper leak? If a pop-up drain stopper in a sink or bathtub doesn’t work, this expert guide will show you how to fix it quickly. Includes a diagram of how pop-up stoppers work. This video cannot be played because of a technical error.(...
Removing the sink stopper is the cleanest way to access a drain clog, but you'll still want to keep abuckethandy. This will catch any water that comes out with the drain stopper mechanism and will help you avoid a mess. Once the stopper is out, you can easily use aZip-It toolorplum...
Apop-up stopperisn't the only kind of bathroom sink drain stopper, but it's probably the most convenient, which is why it's also the most common. The main problem with this type of stopper is that the pivot rod that lifts the stopper intersects the drain, and it's a hair magnet. H...
The drain gasket is the likely culprit if your kitchen sink is leaking around the drain. You can often fix this problem with a few tools and easy-to-follow instructions. First, remove the drain stopper and disconnect the P-trap from the drainpipe. This will give you access to the drain...
Wrap the putty around the flange and place the flange back into the sink. Press down hard into the sink and remove any excess Plumber's Putty. 添加一条评论 添加一条评论 步骤8 Reassemble the flange and garbage disposal by reversing these steps. Put a sink stopper in and fill up the...
In the bathroom, the clog is likely to be a wad of long hair. Here, a wire coat hanger might be the low-tech tool you need to fix your blocked sink. MacGyver the hanger into one long length, straight except for an improvised handle. Remove the sink strainer and pop-up stopper, if...
If a sink stopper doesn’t stop water from draining or doesn’t open all the way, adjust the stopper (see below). If the problem is at the main drain, use a plumbing auger or expansion nozzle to clear the line (see below).
Because the sink leaks only when it is used, there is no continuous flow that would form a visible puddle. Floor wood might soak up the water, making the leak undetectable. The wood rots with time, and the humidity level in the bathroom rises significantly. ...
Most bathroom sinks have a “pop-up” sink stopper that opens and closes when you operate a small knob or lever built into the faucet. Push… Read more → Quick Tip #22 – The Rain May Drain, But It’s Really Not a Pain admin July 14, 2014 plumbing When a rain gutter and down...
Hot soapy water—another method for cleaning the replaces ice cubes. Put the drain stopper in and fill the sink half way with hot, soapy water. Take the stopper out and let the water go down the drain. Before the sink is completely empty, turn on the disposal and cold water. Run both...