We’ve all been there – the bathtub isn’t draining properly. Most likely, you’ve got a big clump of hair stuck in there. (We know – gross!) But to really see what’s causing the problem, you’re going to have to remove the drain stopper. That’s a fairly simple process, ...
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.(...
First, make sure the bathtub stopper is open so that water can be easily flushed down. Second, boil about 5 to 8 cups of water in a pot or kettle. Next, using safety tips above, pour the boiled water carefully down the drain (do not do this if you have plastic pipes or if you a...
When a bathtub drain stopper has given up the ghost, a temporary fix can work until you're able to repair orreplace the old stopper. A simple inexpensive vinyl or plastic round stopper, available at grocery and home improvement stores, covers the bathtub drain to keep water in a bathtub wh...
How to Replace a Bathroom Sink Drain Types of Bathtub Drain Stoppers Image Credit:Mitch Geiser If you don't like your present drain stopper, replacing your bathtub drain flange presents a golden opportunity to change it. Some stoppers screw into a threaded opening in the middle of the flange ...
What Are the Steps to Drain Repair? Clear a clogged (not stopped) sink or bathtub drain with a plunger: If you have a dishwasher, pinch off the rubber dishwasher drain hose that leads to the garbage disposer using a clamp or locking pliers. If clearing a bathtub, remove the drain stoppe...
Expert advice on how to repair a toilet, how to fix a clogged toilet, including using a snake or plunger to remove clogs, and stopping a toilet that runs
While a standard bathtub drain is usually 1 1/2 inches in diameter, a shower drain is often 2 inches in diameter, making it easier to insert a small drain snake directly into the drain opening and down through the trap, where most clogs are found. A clogged shower drain is usually ...
This is a do-it-yourself video of how to unclog your sink when it is clogged up. First plug the sink stopper so that no water flows into the drain. Now place a bucket below the U-bend and remove the bend by rotating the coupler. If there is any water in the bend it will fall ...
Thus, I share as a bit of a lag-behind. You people are so crunchy, I can’t even keep up with you. How to Unclog Your Drain With Baking Soda and Vinegar In my last apartment, we had a super finicky bathtub drain. Going one week between “maintenance cleaning outs” was enough to...