Knowing how to remove a bathtub drain is a helpful skill for when you need to deep clean the drain replace the drain entirely or remove the bathtub.
How to remove broken bathtub drain plug.
Some of the most common types are listed below.
This style opens and closes with the touch of your toe.
If the stopper is adjusted too low when in the open position the bathtub will drain very slowly as the stopper is partially blocking the drain opening.
The assemblies are adjustable to fit a wide range of tubs.
Sometimes replacing the tub drain can be.
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Frustrating especially if you do not have the proper tools.
It is usually circular and flat at the top with no tabs or knobs.
If the stopper is too high then the bathtub will not plug up completely and will allow water to slowly drain while the tub is plugged.
The first step is to unscrew the plate that holds the trip lever.
Removing a bathtub drain is a straightforward beginner task especially once you identify the type of tub drain and stopper you have.
Here s how to replace a toe touch.
Bathtub drains consist of a visible trip lever a plunger that seats in the drain to stop water and two pieces of threaded rod which connect the lever and plunger.