How To Replace Tub Drain Stopper

The stopper is no longer connected to anything and should be sitting freely in the drain opening.

How to replace tub drain stopper. In this video i replace an old frozen up pushpull drain stopper with a tiptoe type drain stopper. Lift out the drain stopper. Tips for replacing the drain stopper in your bathtub. In this video you will learn step by step on how to replace a bathtub trip lever or bath tub stopper.

In this video i demonstrate how to replace or install a bathtub drain stopper with tools most people have around the house. If this action causes the shaft cylinder to also want to turn then release your hold on the shaft cylinder and continue to unscrew the stopper. Learn how to replace or adjust a bathtub trip level or stopper. Use the putty knife to remove excess plumbers putty.

If you use a screwdriver or other tool and plan to reuse the drain itself however be careful not to scratch up the finish. Screw the new drain basket in by hand and tighten it with the pliers or drain wrench. With the stopper in the open position like you are emptying your tub hold the shaft cylinder of the stopper and turn the top counter clockwise. If you are installing a flip lever drain stopper insert the plunger into the overflow drain first screw in the drain basket and then screw on the drains faceplate.