In this episode of repair and replace stephany shows how to replace a drain in a bathroom sink.
Installing bathroom sink drain plug.
If you need to install a new pop up drain for any reason these instructions will simplify the process.
A broken drain plug could be the culprit when your bathroom sink fails to hold water or seems to take forever to drain.
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Run water in the sink to ensure that there is a good seal.
The pop up drain assembly typically comes with your sink or can be purchased separately as a kit.
If the bathroom sink drain plug won t stay up or move u.
You must detach the plunger from the sink s drain assembly in order to clear out large clogs or to replace the rubber pad on the underside of the plunger.
A bathroom sink pop up stopper is a very convenient feature and while the installation is usually easy occasionally the process is complicated due to variations in the fixture or fittings.
Lift up on the lift handle and see if the drain stopper plugs the sink drain completely.
Easy to follow steps to replace a bathroom sink stopper.
The plunger piece provides the plug in the sink s drain assembly keeping the water that runs into the sink from draining out.
Today we are going to tackle a pop up drain assembly that you would find on your bathroom sink.
If the stopper isn t holding the water in the basin try adjusting the connection between the pivot rod and extension bar typically by moving the connection to the next highest hole in the.
To ensure a watertight seal i m applying a bead of silicone all around the drain pipe.
Replacement stoppers are available a scratched or damaged drain plug can be removed and replaced.
Make sure to use 100 silicone and apply a generous bead before dropping the drain into the sink hole.
A worn gasket beneath the plug or a broken tail piece can cause the pop up.
Does your sink have a pop up drain.
Learn how to easily replace your bathroom sink pop up assembly in this easy to follow how to video.