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Cleaning a Pop-Up Tub
Drain
To fix a tub that doesn't drain properly, first identify
what type of drain you have. If the drain hole features a
metal plug that goes up and down, it's a pop-up type.
Pop-up tub drains are...
Cleaning a Plunger Tub
Drain
To fix a tub that doesn't drain properly, first identify
what type of drain you have. If the drain hole of your tub
is open or covered by a coarse screen, you have a
plunger-type stopper. Plunger-type drains are a bit
complex as far as household drains go...
Unclogging Toilet Drains
A clogged toilet is one of the most common household
plumbing problems. If your toilet overflows or flushes
poorly, try clearing it with a plunger...
Unclogging Shower Drains
If your shower isn't draining easily, it usually means
there's a hair clog somewhere in the shower drain line.
Hair clogs may sound nasty, but they're not too difficult
to deal with... |
Raise the
stopper lever to the full upright (closed) position.
Underneath the sink, unscrew the retaining nut that holds
the pivot rod in place. Pull the pivot rod out of the
drainpipe to release the stopper.
From above
the sink, remove the stopper from the drain opening. Clean
off any debris with a small wire brush. Inspect the gasket
for wear and damage and replace it if necessary. Put the
stopper back into the drain opening.
If the
stopper doesn't work quite right, you can adjust it. From
underneath the sink, loosen the clevis screw and slide the
clevis up or down on the stopper rod. When it works just
right, tighten the clevis screw.