Is there a way to remove a broken bathtub drain?
When the cross members are broken off the inside of a bathtub drain there is one tool that will remove the stuck and broken drain. It’s not cheap. But neither is a plumber. You can try vice grips and channel locks spread open but they always slip. The drain removal tool has teeth that grab the drain from the inside.
What does it mean when your bathtub drain stopper is stuck?
It can be pretty annoying when you take a shower and the water starts puddling around your feet. If it won’t go down, you probably thought it was clogged with hair or something. But after cleaning it and finding nothing, you probably realized that it is just that the drain stopper is stuck in the closed position.
Why is the plunger on my bathtub not working?
I have an old bathtub drain assembly that is similar to this: As far as I can tell, the linkage broke off completely due to old age. If I unscrew the trip lever and cover, it’s not attached to anything and I can’t feel anything if I try to reach inside. I’m reasonably certain that the plunger is down since water doesn’t drain from the tub.
What should I do if my bathtub drain plug pops out?
There SHOULD be a P-trap below the drain. If you can get the tailpiece off of the bottom of the tub (unscrew the metal drain, then the tailpiece should pop out), you should be able to spear the plug. I just had this problem this morning and searched online for a solution, which is how I stumbled on this page.
When the cross members are broken off the inside of a bathtub drain there is one tool that will remove the stuck and broken drain. It’s not cheap. But neither is a plumber. You can try vice grips and channel locks spread open but they always slip. The drain removal tool has teeth that grab the drain from the inside.
Why is my bathtub drain plunger not working?
As far as I can tell, the linkage broke off completely due to old age. If I unscrew the trip lever and cover, it’s not attached to anything and I can’t feel anything if I try to reach inside. I’m reasonably certain that the plunger is down since water doesn’t drain from the tub. Is there an easy way to retrieve the plunger?
There SHOULD be a P-trap below the drain. If you can get the tailpiece off of the bottom of the tub (unscrew the metal drain, then the tailpiece should pop out), you should be able to spear the plug. I just had this problem this morning and searched online for a solution, which is how I stumbled on this page.
How do I retrieve a detached plunger from a bathtub drain?
There SHOULD be a P-trap below the drain. If you can get the tailpiece off of the bottom of the tub (unscrew the metal drain, then the tailpiece should pop out), you should be able to spear the plug. Thanks. Yeah, I tried valiantly for another 40 – 50 minutes and still no luck. – Mike B Sep 8 ’11 at 5:06 Just closing the loop on this one.
How much does it cost to replace a bathtub drain?
The tools and parts cost less than $25 US in 2017. Items needed to remove and replace a modern screw in bath tub drain (not all drains are like this). A bathtub drain wrench or sometimes called a drain key. The new bathtub drain.
What’s the best way to remove a drain?
The drain removal tool has teeth that grab the drain from the inside. You use a socket wrench to turn the tool and as it turns the teeth expand outward and apply pressure to the drain. The good news is that it has always worked for us.
How to replace the flange on a bathtub drain?
How to Replace a Bathtub Drain Flange 1 Drain Key or Smart Dumbell tub drain removal tool 2 Flathead screwdriver (may be needed to remove the stopper) 3 Wrench 4 Bucket or container 5 Plumbers Putty More
The tools and parts cost less than $25 US in 2017. Items needed to remove and replace a modern screw in bath tub drain (not all drains are like this). A bathtub drain wrench or sometimes called a drain key. The new bathtub drain.
What’s the best way to remove a bathtub drain?
A rubber gasket underneath the tub seals the drain elbow to the tub. That drain elbow connects to a length of pipe that then connects to the waste and overflow pipe. Tools needed: Drain Key or Smart Dumbell tub drain removal tool. Flathead screwdriver (may be needed to remove the stopper) Wrench. Bucket or container.
What to do if your bathtub drain is misaligned?
Try not to disturb the drain elbow while doing this: if the drain elbow becomes misaligned, you risk having to access the underside of the tub to realign the shoe and gasket. Squeeze the new gasket into one side of the drain, then push the other side into place.
