When a bathroom sink drain gets old, it tends to get rusty and smelly, and because there's little chance of things improving on their own, it's a good reason to replace the drain. Don't be intimidated by the task and call a plumber because as far as DIY jobs go, it's one of t...
Installing a bathroom sink drain assembly isn't difficult. The bathroom sink drain assembly is the part of your drain that carries away used water to the sewer system in your house. The visible portion of the drain at the bottom of your sink is called the flange. Attached to the flange f...
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 ...
To remove the drain trap, unscrew the slip nuts with a wrench and slide them out of the way. Directly beneath the drain outlet of every kitchen sink and every bathroom lavatory is a trap. This element is vital not only to the proper functioning of the drainage system but also to your...
Remove (and Replace) the Stopper To remove the stopper, make sure the sink is empty, then loosen the retaining nut securing the pivot rod to the drain pipe, using slip-joint or standard pliers. Unscrew the nut all the way, then slowly pull the pivot rod backward while lifting up on the...
Replace old, rusted pipes before they become bottled necked with debris. Plunge or snake them for temporary relief. Have a professional plumber assess the condition of your pipes. Unclogging Your Sink Once you’ve diagnosed why you have a bathroom sink clog, try the method we recommended for ...
Then, insert the pipe into the fitting until it bottoms out and give it a little twist to be sure that the glue is spread evenly in the joint. Step 4 - Drill Out the Framing One of the most difficult parts about running drain-waste-vent pipes is drilling the large (two to three-...
This scenario is more likely to occur in a bathroom sink. It involves going under the sink and removing. Remove the pivot nut that holds the horizontal [pivot] arm onto the pop up drain stopper assembly. Typically this nut can be unscrewed by hand. ...
Don't forget to clean pop-up stoppers in the bathroom sink and tub. Lift them from the drain, remove any debris and scrub off gunk using an old toothbrush. Rinse and replace. How to unclog a bathroom sink or bathtub drain Remove the hair:Most bathroom clogs are caused by a buildup of...
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