Easy DIY Method to Repair a Bathtub Drain

Repairing a bathtub drain does not have to be a hassle and there is no need to call a plumber.  Professional help can be expensive and is absolutely not necessary when you have simple instructions and modern tub repair products at your disposal. You can tackle a tub drain repair with common household tools and a few minutes of your time.

The first thing to do is identify the type of bathtub drain stopper that you currently have.  Bathtub stoppers include those controlled at the drain or through a trip lever in your overflow plate. The most common styles of bathtub stoppers include :

Stoppers without using a trip lever:

Push Pull – this type of stopper simply pushes down to seal in water or pulls up to drain the tub
Foot Activated – also called a toe-touch, simply step on the stopper to open or close the drain
Lift and Turn – just turn the knob to open or close the tub stopper

Tub Stoppers activated through a trip lever: 

Plunger – simply raise or lower the lever to stop up the water or let it drain
Pop-Up – raise or lower the lever the same as with a plunger style, except the lever controls an additional rocker arm attached to the pop up stopper covering your drain
FixMyDrain.com offers step by step video instruction to show you first hand the easiest way to remove and replace a bathtub stopper.

Most tub stoppers are easy to remove with only a screwdriver and a pair of pliers if you need them.  Stoppers that are not controlled through a trip lever are a bit easier to remove and replace. If you have a trip lever style of stopper, you’ll need to remove the screws holding in your tub overflow plate and pull the linkage out of the opening.  In some cases with a pop-up controlled through a trip lever, you may need to remove the linkage and pull the stopper out of the drain opening. 

Whatever type of tub stopper you have, replacing it with the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix is the easiest way to a shiny, new bathtub stopper.

SimpliQuick® Tub Fix Solution

Watco offers this revolutionary DIY tub repair product that is built to last and comes with a 5-year limited warranty.  Even if your drain has broken, corroded or missing crossbars, you can install a new tub stopper in minutes without removing your tub drain. Sound too easy?  It is just that simple with this revolutionary product that sits right over your existing drain and provides a high clearance, fully functional and beautiful bathtub stopper.


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