Steps To Take In Order To Remove A Drain Stopper

It is possible to stop water from escaping down a drain in a bathtub by using a stopper designed specifically for that purpose. It happens quite frequently, and when it does, it might get stuck, making it impossible to turn the faucet on and off. If at this time you make the decision to remove the drain stopper, you will be able to get a clearer picture of the underlying problem that is causing the issue. It is essential that you learn how to remove the stopper from your drain in the event that it isn’t positioned exactly where you want it to be. If your stopper does not entirely cover the bottom of the tub when it is in place, it is possible that it will not keep the water very effectively, which will make taking a bath a frustrating experience.

The very first thing you need to do in order to learn how to remove the stopper from your drain is to determine the kind of stopper that will be required to resolve the issue. The next page will provide information on the most common kinds of drain stoppers for bathtubs.

Push/Pull Stopper

A push-pull rod is located on the side of this particular sort of stopper. This rod has one end that has a spherical handle that extends from it, and the other end has a hole that your finger may fit into. The push-pull mechanism is coupled to a plunger that stops the flow of water by going down into the drain and pushing itself back up. The push-pull tub stopper can be removed in the following manner:

Take off the knob that is attached to the top of the stopper. Both the stopper and the knob need to be removed by hand. Wiggle the knob with one hand until it can be removed without difficulty.

Is it difficult to turn the knob with your hands because it’s so tight? Grab a towel, wrap it around the object in a cautious manner, and then use standard pliers to remove it.

Once it has been removed, you will need to look for the specific location where the stopper was connected to the strainer’s crossbar. A standard screwdriver with a flat head should be used to detach the pot from the strainer.

Toe-Touch Tub Stopper

Toe-touch tub stoppers have the appearance of pliers and may be raised to reveal an opening for the drain. When you push it down, the handle will pop off, and the stopper will prevent water from escaping from either of your bathtub’s drains. How can you get rid of a tub stopper that you touch with your toe?

To remove the plunger, use a screwdriver or a pair of tongs to turn one end of the rod that extends out from under the rubber top. Utilizing the tools at your disposal, attempt to dislodge this rod from its current location.

Once the plunger has been removed, the rubber top can be extracted from its base by pulling up on it in the opposite direction. You should now be able to release the strainer by rotating the head of the strainer in a clockwise direction using your hands.

After the head has been unscrewed, it can be removed by pulling it upward and away from the stopper.

Take hold of the knob that is attached to the type of stopper that is located on the very top of the bathtub drain using your hands. To remove the stopper from its base, carefully pull up until it comes loose.

Lift and Turn Tub Stopper

Two screws are used to secure the lift and turn tub stopper to the tub when it is in place. How exactly does one get this kind of stopper out of the bathtub drain?

1. After ensuring that the stopper is in the “open” position, one hand should be placed on top of the body to ensure that it does not move.
2. Take the stopper off of the strainer, and then slowly turn the knob in the opposite way while looking for a screw set on the knob. In the event that you are unable to locate one, rotate the stopper so that it is facing counterclockwise. This will allow you to remove it from the strainer until it can be removed completely.
3. Sometimes the threads are eliminated, rendering it impossible to get rid of the object. You might try lifting it up while gently twisting it upward.
4. If your stopper does not have a screw positioned directly on the knob but you are still unable to unscrew it, lift it up and rotate it until you find a small screw hidden somewhere inside.
5. To loosen the screw, you can use either a screwdriver or a wrench. Do not fully remove the screws in order to remove the stopper from its fastenings. When utilizing this method, it is essential to exercise extreme caution because the screw, if completely unscrewed, has the potential to fall down the drain and become lost.
6. If there are no set screws on either the stopper or the knob, the mechanism in question is most likely a channel/pin mechanism.
7. After removing the stopper from the channel, slowly rotate it in the other direction so that the pin on the top part of the part lines up with the slot on the bottom.
8. To remove the cap, give it a little wiggle to loosen it.

Alternative Tub Stoppers

A flip-it® tub stopper is secured to the underside of the overflow plate with the help of a single screw. In most cases, removing this kind of stopper from a bathtub is not difficult. To remove the stopper from the bottle, take hold of it by its body and twist it in every manner you can think of until it comes loose.

Steps to Take Once The Process Is Completed

After you have succeeded in removing the stopper from the bathtub drain, shine a flashlight down the drain to investigate further. If the water in your bathtub takes an unusually long time to drain, there may be a buildup of soap scum, hair, and other material that is forming a permanent obstruction on its way down the drain. If the obstruction isn’t too severe, you might be able to try removing the strainer and manually freeing the obstruction on your own if you’re feeling bold enough. Although you may avoid all of the unpleasant mess by entrusting the cleaning of your bathtub to Sanitary Quest, which is a more convenient option.