Disassemble and Clean the Pop-Up Stopper Assembly Move everything from under the sink so you have room to work. Check to see that the horizontal pivot rod is connected to the clevis. Loosen the retaining nut that holds the horizontal pivot rod in place. Remove the horizontal pivot rod from the drainpipe. Mark the spot where the clevis is connected to the stopper rod with a permanent marker. Then loosen the clevis screw. Soak the clevis and horizontal pivot rod in mild cleaning solution or vinegar. Lift the stopper out of the drain. Inspect the rubber seal on the bottom of the stopper head. If the seal is cracked or brittle, the stopper should be replaced. If it's still in good condition, you can reuse it. Dip the stopper in mild cleaner or vinegar. Clean it thoroughly with a brush or an old toothbrush. Rinse the stopper and clean the clevis and horizontal pivot rod. Reassemble and Adjust the Pop-Up Stopper Assembly Insert the stopper into the drain. Slide the clevis over the stopper rod and insert the horizontal pivot rod into the drainpipe.

Tighten the retaining nut just enough to hold the horizontal pivot rod in place. Tighten the clevis screw where you marked it before. Test the stopper rod to ensure all the moving parts are reattached. The clevis, horizontal pivot rod and stopper should all move when the stopper rod is pulled. Tighten the retaining nut just enough so the stopper rod doesn't slide down. If the retaining nut is too tight, the horizontal pivot rod won't move. Loosen the clevis screw, and pull the stopper rod up. Wood Floors In Adjoining RoomsSlide the clevis up the stopper rod as far as you can. Washer And Dryer Folding TableTighten the clevis screw.Cheap Patio Furniture Baltimore The pop-up stopper should hold water now. If not, continue to adjust the retaining nut and the clevis until you get a good seal.

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It’s easy to forget all about the little pop-up drain in your bathroom sink, until it malfunctions and ruins your day. A pop-up drain looks simple, but there's a whole lot more than just the stopper. If it's really clogged, you can't run a pipe snake past the pop-up. According to Ed Cholfin, President of award-winning Atlanta design/build remodeling firm AK Complete Home Renovation, "You will likely need to remove the pop-up drain. Most drains would not allow for most snakes without removing the pop-up. Also to get the snake to resolve the clog would require the flexibility of moving the snake around which the pop-up could prevent." Installing a pop-up drain takes a little work, but it's definitely not impossible. Before calling that plumber, sit back and learn how to install that drain yourself. The first step is to remove any excess water from the sink and clean it up. The last thing you want is too remove the drain trap and have half a gallon of water fall on you. Depending on how much standing water there is you can use a cup or a ladle or a wet/dry shop-vac.

There will always be some water left in the drain, so put a pan or bucket under the sink. If you look under the sink, you’ll see the drain assembly and the pop-up lift rod. First, unscrew the lift rod and take it out. Now using a pair of pliers, grab the lock nut and loosen it. The lock nut is near the top of the drain trap. With the lock nut loose, push up on the assembly and wiggle it around a bit to loosen everything. This is when the residual water will spill out. Return to the top of the sink and unscrew the pop-up ring. With the top ring removed, the pop up assembly should just come out from the bottom. Congratulations, you’re ready to install the new pop-up. Clean any old caulk or putty from around the drain hole. Place plumber’s putty completely around the bottom of the chrome ring at the top of the new flange. Don’t worry about getting just the right amount, all that matters is that the underside is covered. Some assemblies will have a rubber gasket or you can also use silicone sealant, but plumber’s putty work’s the best.

Begin by putting a pipe joint putty on the rubber washer of the bottom assembly. This will ensure you get a good seal on the bottom of the sink. Push the bottom assembly up through the bottom of the sink until the rubber gasket has a good seal. Screw the top flange into the bottom assembly that is sticking out from the top of the sink. It doesn’t have to be tight on the top. All that matters is that it is connected and not cross threaded. Using a wrench or pliers, tighten the lock nut on the bottom assembly. The excess putty will squeeze out between the ring and the surface of the sink. Just clean it up with a rag. Put the stopper into the top of the drain and make sure the hole faces the rear of the sink. Once again, head back to the bottom. The rest of the stopper unit consists of a ball and rod. With the ball on the inside of the nut, thread it into the pipe. Make sure the unit works by pushing on the rod to see if the drain moves up and down. If it does, then tighten the nut and if not, then move the stopper around until it catches the rod.

Step 6 - Set the Pop-up Lever A drain isn’t much of a drain unless you can work it from the top of the sink. The pop-up lever controls the position of the drain stopper and is usually placed behind the faucet. Simply feed the lever through the hole in the sink and connect the horizontal rod with the vertical lever. , adds, "adjust the height level by moving the extension pin to a different slot (up or down)." Press the lever on the top and see if the drain stopper moves with it. You can now check installing a pop-up drain off your to-do list. If the drain is running slow, but isn't ready to be replaced, the problem could be a hair clog. If that's the case, Ed has a solution for you. "The DIY method is not glamorous, but often effective. Take a coat hanger and unbend it so you can slide the curved end into the drain hole. Move it around to scrape hair off the sides of the drain and slowly pull it out of the drain, dragging the hair out. "To remove build-up incurred around the hair clog, pour some Drano or like product into the drain and wait 30 minutes before running hot water to flush the drain.