Keep the bathtub drain open and in the open position.Utilizing pliers, raise the mounting post by pushing up.To remove the stopper from its mounting post, turn the stopper counterclockwise.If that’s the case, loosen the set screw with a screwdriver or a hex key.

Check to see whether there is a set screw behind the knob after unscrewing it.Remove the knob from the stopper’s top by unscrewing it.By its knob, raise the bathtub drain stopper, then unscrew it by turning it counterclockwise.If required, remove the toe-touch stopper using a screwdriver.

Holding the shaft cylinder, which fits into the drain, remove it from the drain basket by unscrewing it.

Keep the drain open and in the open position.

Determine the type of bathtub drain stopper to remove:.

Toe-touch, push-pull, lift-and-turn, trip-lever, and screen are the primary categories of stoppers. The drain’s stopper opens and shuts to allow water to drain from or fill the tub. To correctly remove a drain stopper from the drain basket, first determine the type of stopper you have. No matter what, most people will prefer to wear gloves. Additional safety measures, including masks, may be needed when working with older, dirtier drains where mold may be present. When using a wrench or pliers, be careful not to pinch fingers. When twisting the drain basket out of its position, try to be patient because they frequently have lengthy threads that might take a few minutes to entirely remove. Sometimes it takes a little elbow work to remove and clean a badkarsavlopp. Another indication that it’s time to remove and replace the bathtub feet is visible leakage. To clear blockages like hairballs and other junk frequently lodged in these constricting plumbing stops, a drain may also need to be removed.

Over time, drain baskets have a tendency to rust, which can require drain removal. Basic tools that are present in any toolbox may be used to remove bathtub feet.īathtub drains may be taken out if the homeowner needs to thoroughly clean, repair, or remove the bathtub. The only other step that is genuinely challenging is having the stomach to remove any hairballs or other debris that may have gotten stuck below the drain. Before attempting removal, it’s essential to understand the fundamental physics of your tub’s drain stopper to avoid harming the bathtub drain or tub. Finding out what kind of bathtub drain stopper is in the tub is the most crucial step. For any DIYer, removing a bathtub drain is often a very straightforward process.

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