How To Fix Your Tub Stopper In 5 Minutes $250 Repair | THE HANDYMAN |

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  • @ryan7868
    @ryan7868 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    "Alright didn't take much to get this cleaned up. Just used one of the Toothbrushes I found up on the counter" 😂😂😂

  • @user-er3cl8io8h
    @user-er3cl8io8h ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I watched several videos trying to figure out how to get the stopper out. I finally came across yours and now my drain works. A very helpful video.

  • @ecospider5
    @ecospider5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I like putting colored tissue paper under any plumbing work I do so I can tell if there is a tiny leak. I check it after a week, water will cause a permanent water spot on colored tissue paper.

  • @alittax
    @alittax 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    2:53 Before unscrewing anything, I'd recommend plugging something into the bathtub drain (at 2:00 you show the stopper), unless you want to risk a screw or something else falling in.

  • @lesnewsom6000
    @lesnewsom6000 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Lucky there was a toothbrush nearby!

    • @RayFury
      @RayFury ปีที่แล้ว +15

      100 points if he puts it back without saying anything!!

    • @my99favs
      @my99favs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Did you put the toothbrush back?
      😂💀

  • @borysfx
    @borysfx ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Literally had this problem 5 days ago. The cylinder wouldn’t drop and I was getting mad, didn’t think it was because it’s all dirty. decided to just use the old one it still fit but was old. Cleaned it up and in the end I felt good for once doing plumbing. That back access was a smart move by someone.

    • @ironray123
      @ironray123 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes it does feel good when a job comes off without a hitch!

  • @kevindrevik7351
    @kevindrevik7351 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent video! I think as you work on a bunch of old houses, this will be something you find. Appreciate the work you put into these

  • @ronwright1087
    @ronwright1087 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    LOL….”cleaned it with the toothbrush I found on the counter” that’s perfect

  • @Tartanbuddha
    @Tartanbuddha ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The whole time you're workin inside the tub, my brain is screaming at you to cover the drain. 😁

    • @PaulMikna
      @PaulMikna ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here!

    • @Pinkkermit17
      @Pinkkermit17 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Knowing me I would of dropped something down the drain. When I did mine I covered it and still was panicking about dropping the screws down he drain.

  • @dankelley9361
    @dankelley9361 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great job, looks like an old bathtub that was almost brought back to life with the epoxy coating. Love those brass fittings, amazing that the y were in such good shape!

  • @georgewelden2507
    @georgewelden2507 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your hands ae more steady than mine, I always put a towel over the drain, otherwise I would be looking for the screws I pulled out. Good job.

  • @stormyalice
    @stormyalice 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wish every house had easy access to the pipes. 😮‍💨

  • @UrzaRage778
    @UrzaRage778 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the detailed video! Didn't actually have this problem, but been looking at related videos, and I appreciate your thoroughness - cool to know how this stuff works since I'm getting a home soon 😌

  • @CecilDSouza
    @CecilDSouza ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. So many people like you make real good videos and come in very handy even to learn. The instructions and guidance are spot on. Thank you.

  • @gmlongo1
    @gmlongo1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The smell test was the real piece of wisdom I gained from this video :)

  • @careymogianesi3740
    @careymogianesi3740 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad to find this. Looks like the garbage that is my tub except mine is completely rusted out. This was helpful. Thank you.

  • @acrad7187
    @acrad7187 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! My tub was clogged and I’d tried a few things- then found this video and unscrewed the stopper like you showed (mine is missing the entire guts inside) and I used a metal snake with grabber on end and pulled out a massive 4-5 in packed hair ball. Yay!

  • @michaelplays2449
    @michaelplays2449 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Handyman !!! Happy New Year !!!!!

  • @Whiteboi314kol
    @Whiteboi314kol 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this video just did a maintenance call on this and had it fixed in minutes without having to get the that joint and I’m glad because it was definitely in a space that would have required a lot more time to get to

  • @DavidTermini
    @DavidTermini 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks very much for the info and your great skill and instructions.

  • @b.powell3480
    @b.powell3480 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tip !: replace the gaskets as the old ones are probably cracked and stiff, you don't want leaks !!

  • @kenciolek843
    @kenciolek843 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job brother thank you for your service..

  • @know-a-guy
    @know-a-guy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great show Handy. Happy New Year!

  • @ecospider5
    @ecospider5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Put the stopper or a washcloth over the tub drain for us undexterus people who drop screws. 😁

  • @frankornelaz8234
    @frankornelaz8234 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing

  • @lynndiebold4642
    @lynndiebold4642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    VERY informative! Ours has been out of commission for years. I'm ready to try and tackle the job now. Thanks

  • @Amanda-ot9yq
    @Amanda-ot9yq ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Handy, you are brave not covering the drain while accessing the overflow parts. I would be afraid I would have dropped parts down the drain.

  • @marvindouglas327
    @marvindouglas327 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video followed all instructions found handle not attach cleared off brass plug; but before putting plug back in wanted to see if water would flow out of tub, it did not flow from tub

  • @kennyparnell4953
    @kennyparnell4953 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got to get that tub/bed fixed for new years!

  • @kickboxer8173
    @kickboxer8173 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for your help

  • @Konvinced89
    @Konvinced89 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @Nubbers282
    @Nubbers282 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This helped thank you

  • @puffyd58
    @puffyd58 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video. I've got the same type lever action stopper system in my old tub. I don't have a panel for the kind of access you had, so I may just get some sort of stopper rather than attempt what you did. But, in any case, I'm glad to know exactly how mine works, so I can decide which path to take. Thanks!

  • @BrittCHelmsSr
    @BrittCHelmsSr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Toothbrush comment @6:55 made me spit my coffee across the room! 🤣

  • @gregroth4696
    @gregroth4696 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If it only takes 5 mins to fix then the video should be 3 mins long or less!
    R
    Thank you for making this.
    Respect our time.

  • @rkb9155
    @rkb9155 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “One of those toothbrushes up on the counter” 😮😅😅😅😂😂😂

  • @peterdurant9530
    @peterdurant9530 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks man !!!

  • @clacicle
    @clacicle ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Interesting. But, cover the drain next time so screws don’t accidentally fall in.

  • @TheFiredragon52
    @TheFiredragon52 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always a good practice placing a rag or cloth on top of the drain hole when dealing within tiny screw/ bolts from dropping into !

  • @djfacebones8621
    @djfacebones8621 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good thing that you gave it a good smell

  • @sunshinem3958
    @sunshinem3958 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding !

  • @xternalpunk
    @xternalpunk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! This video saved me a visit from the plumber.

  • @RapidRepair
    @RapidRepair ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice fix. So many people have no idea how the drains work.

  • @peterman8058
    @peterman8058 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff buddy!

  • @andrewfranklin3070
    @andrewfranklin3070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haha!!! I was waiting for you to laugh and you finally did when you lubed it up. My man. Can beat a good since of humor.

  • @johngaltman
    @johngaltman ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank goodness for the toothbrush on the counter, it was a game changer...

  • @myway3343
    @myway3343 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Put some grease on the threads too. Makes life easier for the next guy >>>

  • @VieiraUSA
    @VieiraUSA ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @ronniebuchanan6575
    @ronniebuchanan6575 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most surprised and delighted that complimentary tooth brush was on the counter. Lol!

  • @Pinkkermit17
    @Pinkkermit17 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Took me some time to take care of it. Pulled the old one out and it came apart so I had to dig it out of the drain lucky I have small enough fingers to reach in and grab it. The new took forever to get in because I was having issues getting it to be the correct length and me being a dumb dumb I had the cover upside down,, once I got it straighten out it worked well. I am glad I did it, but was in panic mode for a while.

  • @maxquigley9524
    @maxquigley9524 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for showing the inner workings of the lever drain. My tub won't hold water at all. My wife complained the water drained too slowly after a shower. So I thought maybe the plug is finally starting to work. But it wouldn't drain properly or hold water at all. There was no hair plugging up the drain. I thought there was a part missing in that the lever was supposed to pop a drain plug up and down at the drain hole. I did not know that the hole is supposed to get plugged way back in there along the vertical run of pipe. So now I have determined that the plastic cylinder plug (not a nice piece of brass like yours) must be getting stuck because the inner wall of the drain pipe is gummed up with all that junk my wife puts in her hair.

  • @user-gi5lt9cg8z
    @user-gi5lt9cg8z 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job, i'm look videos from Brazil

  • @shmiggz
    @shmiggz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice that there was an access door on the back side.

  • @lisahahn173
    @lisahahn173 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The toothbrush is always the perfect tool, especially for kitchen and bathroom plumbing jobs.

  • @MartyMasterjohn
    @MartyMasterjohn ปีที่แล้ว

    8:20 😂 you cracked yourself up!

  • @sherrynoss7135
    @sherrynoss7135 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dont have a brass stopper..... its a piece of pvc. It has never really completely stopped the water no matter the adjustment. The handyman we hired about 12 yrs ago to update the fixtures claimed he didn't hear it leaking and took our money. It's been progressingly more over the years.
    I just cleaned everything up cuz it was really leaking and I slowed it down a bunch but tub still drains. I may just look into the bottom style plug you referenced to. Not really wanting to change out the whole lever and we don't have an access panel. I'm on a fixed income and will have to see what is more cost effective.
    Your video was informative. Thanks

  • @MyDIYAdventures
    @MyDIYAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Let’s do this!!!

  • @Batman-ml1qb
    @Batman-ml1qb 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just replaced the stopper but the water in my tub still won't drain.
    Edit: After a lot of plunging, I finally managed to get the water to drain. The stopper definitely needed to be replaced but I've been convinced it's a clog. So after seeing the part where you're talking about the pipe, I'm pretty sure I know what part is clogged and how to take care of it. Great video, thanks.

  • @rok1341
    @rok1341 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched a Super Gauge commercial two times, your worth it

  • @justjacob850
    @justjacob850 ปีที่แล้ว

    Handyman did it again

  • @piercingpencils_art
    @piercingpencils_art 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think I may have the same problem. My tub isn’t draining and the lever is free moving. I think my pin is missing as well. Thanks for this video

  • @arthursmith643
    @arthursmith643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ace hardware $12.00. Replaced the weight to the new bracket. My wife called me Mr. Fix it.😂😂😂

  • @Monsieur405
    @Monsieur405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lol. 'I need to fix this hidden problem', luckily I have full access to the back side.

  • @mattd8411
    @mattd8411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merica caulk gun shirt is awesome. My girlfriend is going make fun of me finding my new man crush.

  • @droolbunnyxo9565
    @droolbunnyxo9565 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Honey, there's a strange man sitting in our bathtub." 🙁
    "Yes, I found him floating in a rowboat in our toilet tank." ☺️🌊
    Happy New Year, Handyman! We are flush with excitement, awaiting a shower of new adventures :)
    (Down the Susquehanna? My mom lived along that river. And probably fished the cotter pin out of the water & used it to signal space aliens. Seriously though, had no idea how bathtub drains worked & the mechanics are much more interesting than expected.)

  • @redsunpro
    @redsunpro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liked for the toothbrush comment

  • @WorldwideSkating
    @WorldwideSkating ปีที่แล้ว +6

    tubloads of info lol

  • @SandraVanLankvelt
    @SandraVanLankvelt ปีที่แล้ว

    Playing with so many small parts that could fall down into the drain in the tub I would first put the tub PLUG in place or some tape over the drain before messing with the shut off etc. Just a thought??? LOL and fantastic video great visual and explanation thank you kindly. God bless and Happy New Year.

    • @sharon3310
      @sharon3310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think a magnetized bowl to hold screws might work here also.

  • @snoozeflu
    @snoozeflu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Step 1 - cover that drain before you drop your screws down in there

  • @lovetrump1088
    @lovetrump1088 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Stuff!! Guess I will look at your other videos as mine stopper control is stuck...not moving at all! Also...your pipes look great compared to mine with almost new looking Brass, Washers and Nuts on that tub! Mine have had a few leaks over the years it appears. Thanks for Help!!

    • @stich1960
      @stich1960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can replace the cover/lever -Your Friend Former President Barack Obama

    • @lovetrump1088
      @lovetrump1088 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stich1960 He would just buy a new house!

    • @stich1960
      @stich1960 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lovetrump1088 They all would that's why it's funny when people simp for people with golden toilets

  • @joelaustin9141
    @joelaustin9141 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    How to save $250 and fix your bath drain. STEP 1. Make sure you have a hole in the wall to access the drain under the tub😒

    • @idajugernaut
      @idajugernaut 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well he just pulled it out as a demonstration. He did the full repair from the front, right?

    • @toddlabonte9718
      @toddlabonte9718 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So what if you didn't build it, and the previous builder put it flush with the floor and subfloor?.
      In case you aren't aware, home improvements are always done the right way before you

  • @FistfulOfGabagool
    @FistfulOfGabagool 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    my tub doesn't have that 'crescent moon retaining clip' thing in there, just two screws not holding anything. what is it called so that I can get one?

  • @ForgetU
    @ForgetU ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't believe you did not put a towel or something in the drain in case you dropped a screw.

  • @gianfrancobergagna4024
    @gianfrancobergagna4024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done 👍

  • @sandrawhite3326
    @sandrawhite3326 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, thank you for your video! Could you please let us know where we could get one of these old-fashion tub stoppers. Ours broke when we were using the "snake" device to unclog our bathtub -- the end of the "snake" got caught on it...and when the plumber pull the snake out, the stopper broke! Now, we have been using all sort of different types of stoppers. However, they don't work well. We have been desperately looking for the type of stopper you are demonstrating. What are they officially called.? Where could we get one like that? We would sincerely appreciate any direction you can give us. Thank you!

  • @ALLworldCONSTRUCTIONLLC
    @ALLworldCONSTRUCTIONLLC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    used a toothbrush on the counter made me laugh hard

  • @conchim99
    @conchim99 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I couldn't pull it out with a lot of force. Now i have hot spot around the bath tub. Did i nick the hot water pipe while trying to pull il the stuck drain valve up with the metal rod? Thanks

  • @George-mk7lp
    @George-mk7lp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:23 did you use some tool to loosen it or just unscrewed by hand?

  • @SpreadAU
    @SpreadAU ปีที่แล้ว

    5 mins 👀, not our handyman!! He explains ❤

  • @iLitAfuseiCantStop
    @iLitAfuseiCantStop 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have issues with these in both our bathrooms. In one the switch won't stay down to drain the tub, so we have to wedge a razor holder in to hold it down. The other, I went in my bathroom to find the overflow sitting low in the hole & that the screws had rusted & sheared off. Can I just replace the rusted screws since the mechanism works fine? If so what size? And any idea how to troubleshoot the one that's not staying down? Someone messed with them years ago, unscrewed it to clean the drain & it hasn't worked right since

  • @sunshinem3958
    @sunshinem3958 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just saw someone said 9 months ago $250? My plumber wants $500 just now, so i went here on u tube to educated myself, first to get the plunger out, lots of try with hanger, got it out! Now to put new one on, supplies cost maybe $25, lot better than $500. I figured if i couldn’t fix it myself, i would still have to call a plumber so i had nothing to lose,

  • @noidretlaw
    @noidretlaw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Took a little longer than 5 minutes but good info. Thanks

  • @marcuswalton2922
    @marcuswalton2922 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hola/Bonjour :
    Tu/Vous mentioned chiped epoxi. If one would like to spend the time, can one reepoxi?

  • @semperfi5861
    @semperfi5861 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇺🇸👍 Heck Yeah Handy Dandy 👍🇺🇸
    🇺🇸 Happy New Year 🇺🇸

  • @apex007
    @apex007 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember that remodel.

  • @cxlmobileheadlightrestorat7906
    @cxlmobileheadlightrestorat7906 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ehat did u use as a pin? Also, ehT if I just leave it off MD or don't seL around it fir a few days. Have to unclog bit also have to shower. Csnt get to home depot for a few days.

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek ปีที่แล้ว

    Just use a $2-$3 2” white stopper instead of the new version, lol.
    Also, cotter pins on the lever for stoppers inside tub….suck! Can be horrid to repair when have no access, here though; you handyman have the best solutions as that’s an easy fix, compared to others w/o access😉

  • @Lincoln_Hawk
    @Lincoln_Hawk ปีที่แล้ว

    I recognize that bathroom!

  • @SshhhTrouble
    @SshhhTrouble 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine doesn't even block water at all. I'm probably going to buy one of those silicone stoppers bc I don't have access to the inside & even if I did I'm sure I'd mess something up

  • @flaron352
    @flaron352 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. I can't pull the stopper out. Tub won't drain. Stopper is plastic. Do I force pulling up on stopper to get it out?

  • @Jagerbomber
    @Jagerbomber 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    But what if you do if it won't stay open anymore? The lever always falls to blocking drainage?

  • @justinreilly4111
    @justinreilly4111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Curious if you've ever dealt with the old school bell traps. I think that's what they were called before they introduced the p trap.

    • @justinreilly4111
      @justinreilly4111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So it's actually called a drum trap from what ive found. Lol not sure where I got bell trap from

    • @shannonphillips3869
      @shannonphillips3869 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Indiana here…$200 in my area.

    • @TheHandyman1
      @TheHandyman1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have never seen a drum trap outside of the google search I just did.

    • @justinreilly4111
      @justinreilly4111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @The Handyman lol. Big problem here in Pennsylvania. Had a drain that wouldn't drain if the tub was full, but would drain if water was in full blast. Something about the pressure from the large volume of water, would create a blockage, possibly a hydro lock. Drained fine if you just ran water.

  • @Guillotines_For_Globalists
    @Guillotines_For_Globalists ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They epoxy coated without removing the tub spud.

  • @benefitthirteen
    @benefitthirteen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tend to drop a few bucks off my quote if a homeowner's toothbrush gets involved. I see it as a rental fee.

  • @KingCobra1968
    @KingCobra1968 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm surprised you didn't block the drain before removing screws. I do, just in case a screw drops down into there.

  • @gillandro2
    @gillandro2 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi... my problem is, i have a new install with no way to get to the pipes.... i bought another drain pipe assembly to test things out, the factory assembly had a plastic trip lever assembly, even at its lowest did not block the drain, i used a bendy scope to see what was happening.. i took the brass drain piece off the brass guts and replaced it with the plastic stopper sort of frankensteining things... the stopper now goes to block the drain, it still leaks... i bench tested a larger o ring on the bottom of the drain stopper that worked in the test rig, but in the actual drain, even with the stopper all the way where it should go and still drains slowly... ive tried lowering it as much as i can... the screw for the armature is just about fully lowered and still doesnt stop the drain... is there a fix or do i just quit and use a pop up drain?

  • @dk-cd5gs
    @dk-cd5gs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bruh did you just say you used a customers toothbrush to clean out the tee lmao

  • @roccit
    @roccit ปีที่แล้ว

    Who's toothbrush? 🤣 Thanks for the video, very helpful!!

  • @CMZIEBARTH
    @CMZIEBARTH 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if you take off the overflow plate and find out that the stuff that was supposed to be hooked to it had come off and likely fallen down into the pipe? And there's no visual indication of any of it at all when you look in the pipe the best you can.

  • @tubbycake8751
    @tubbycake8751 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Half way down the susquehanna lmfao definitely from pa