How do you replace a plunger in a bathtub?
When you have cleaned the drain seat well, install the new plunger and rest it in the drain seat. Then install the new drain linkage to the plunger. After you’re done, replace the upper pipe and cover the joint with plumber’s putty. When you have connected the linkage to the plunger correctly, slide the whole mechanism into the upper pipe.
How do you fix a drain linkage in a bathtub?
The first step to start fixing the bathtub drain linkage is to locate and access the pipes that are connected to the tub. Usually, there is a panel behind the drain that hides the pipes. Remove the panel from the wall and gain access to the pipes. First, use the screwdriver to unscrew the drain overflow faceplate.
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 trip lever is broken?
Try to hook the plunger assembly, and pull it back up out of the hole. For reference, this is about what the drain looks like. There should be a ridge at the bottom of the overflow pipe, to prevent the stopper from falling down the drain. So the stopper and linkages should be somewhere in the overflow pipe.
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.
Is there a way to remove a plunger from a tub?
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. My lever would go up and down, but would not release the plug to drain the tub.
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.
Try to hook the plunger assembly, and pull it back up out of the hole. For reference, this is about what the drain looks like. There should be a ridge at the bottom of the overflow pipe, to prevent the stopper from falling down the drain. So the stopper and linkages should be somewhere in the overflow pipe.
