A bathtub drain stopper prevents water from flowing down the drain by sealing the drain. It can frequently become stuck, making it difficult to turn the faucet on and off. You will have a better understanding of the issue’s underlying cause if you decide to remove the drain stopper at this point. In the event that your drain stopper isn’t in the right place, it’s important to know how to remove it. If your stopper does not completely cover the bottom of the tub when it is in place, it may not keep the water in very well, making bath time difficult.
Choosing which kind of drain stopper to use to fix your issue is the most important step in learning how to remove it. The most common kinds of bathtub drain stoppers are discussed in the following article.
A push-pull stopper is one with a side-mounted push-pull rod. This rod has a round handle at one end that fits your finger in the hole at the other end. A plunger is connected to the push-pull mechanism, which prevents water from flowing down the drain. How to remove a push-pull tub stopper is as follows:
Take the knob off the top of the stopper. Handily remove the knob and stopper. Wiggle the knob with one hand until it breaks free.
Is it difficult to remove the knob with your hands? Take a towel and carefully wrap it around it before releasing it with regular pliers.
After it has been removed, look for the exact location where the stopper and the strainer’s crossbar meet. Using a standard flathead screwdriver, free the pot from the strainer.
Toe-Touch Tub Stopper
Toe-touch tub stoppers are shaped like pliers and open the drain by being pulled up. The handle is released as you press it down, and the stopper obstructs both of your bathtub’s drains. How can a toe-touch tub stopper be removed?
Use a screwdriver or a pair of tongs to turn the plunger rod at one end, which comes out from under the rubber top. Using your tools, pry up on this rod until it breaks free from its position.
Pull up on the rubber top to separate it from its base after you have removed the plunger. To release your strainer, you should now be able to turn the head clockwise with your hands.
To remove the head, unscrew it by pulling it up and away from the stopper.
Grip the knob on top of the bathtub drain that is connected to this kind of stopper with your hands. Up carefully until the stopper emerges from its base, pull up.
Lift and Turn Tub Stopper
Two screws hold the lift and turn the tub stopper in place. How can this kind of bathtub drain stopper be removed?
To keep the stopper in place, place one hand on top of the body with the stopper set to “open.”
After removing the stopper from the strainer, slowly turn the knob in the other direction in search of a screw that is attached to the knob. If you are unable to locate one, turn the stopper clockwise to remove it from the strainer until it is possible to do so.
It is sometimes impossible to remove because the threads are removed. Try pulling it up while gently rotating it.
Lift the stopper up and rotate it until you find a tiny screw if it does not have a screw set right on the knob but still does not unscrew.
To remove the screw, use a wrench or a screwdriver. When removing the stopper, do not completely remove the screws. This method necessitates extreme caution because the screw can easily fall into the drain if it is completely removed.
If neither the stopper nor the knob has any set screws, it most likely uses a channel or pin mechanism.
Take the stopper out of the channel and slowly turn it in the other direction, aligning the pin in the top part with the bottom slot.
To release the stopper, wiggle it up.
Alternative Tub Stoppers
A single screw holds a flip-it® tub stopper to the overflow plate’s bottom. Typically, removing this kind of tub stopper is simple. Grab the stopper by the body and twist it up and down (trying all directions) until it comes free to remove the stopper.
Steps to Take After the Process Is Complete
Once you have successfully removed the bathtub drain stopper, use a flashlight to look down the drain. If your bathtub is draining slowly, soap scum, hair, and other debris may have built up and become a permanent obstruction to the drain. If you are brave enough, you can try to remove the strainer and unstick it yourself if the obstruction isn’t too deep. Despite the fact that you can avoid the entire unpleasant mess by letting J.O. Plumbing take care of your bathtub.
Contact Us Right Away
If you’re having trouble removing a bathtub drain stopper, give us a call right away. Give us a call at (03) 88997561 to get in touch with our team right away. We have a team of experts who will be happy to help you get your bathtub back in shape.
