How to Fix a Stuck Pop Up Drain Plug

Here's an easy method to fix a pop up drain plug that is stuck in the locked, closed down position.
No special equipment needed!

Hope you find this video helpful.
Thanks for watching and all the best with your future projects!

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[Eric-xtos]

You couldn’t have explained/showed that any better. I nominate this for a Golden Plunger for DYI plumbing video of the year

[maddisonsmith]

This happened to me- I had to do this all alone single mum! This was so helpful as I had no one around to help me! Just followed your steps and did it in seconds!

[VincentForDesign]

Just to let you know why your video is brilliant. You didn’t just help us solve the problem, but also prevent it to happen in the future! Thanks so much!

[lenkahutirova]

You're a real life saver. My dad died two years ago and my mum works a lot so i didn't want to add to her work stress. Thank you so much!! I managed to fix it all alone! I gained a little more confidence and another emotional experience xd

[Goth]

I watched a few videos on how to fix my stuck sink stopper but yours was the only one that worked thank you so much & I cleaned it as well to help avoid it happening again

[strarny]

Never thought I would end up here, but damn your video was a life saver, putting qualified plumber on my resume after that ordeal, thanks a lot king

[hachedee]

thank you Mark you saved this pensioner a lot of money. it was easy. there did not seem to be anything clogged up there, however I gave it a wipe clean, & a spray with WD40 anyway. & I remembered to put a container underneath to catch the water . Thanks again cheers Helen.

[GrahamBoothby-oq]

Thanks, Mark - very satisfying to complete the job so quickly and easily. Much appreciated.

[JaneDoe]

Thank you 🙏 very much. You have really helped Me. I am a single mom not by choice😊. I had to learn to fix things around on my own. When I call for professional help, they always take advantage as soon as they arrive in the gated community they see the property and the cars in the drive away they become greedy and over charge Me for repairs, I have to rely on such videos to fix things on my own. I truly appreciate Your video. God bless You. Sending You lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

[emohbrisnicki]

Thanks for the video. The tips about turning plug anti-clockwise to unscrew actually did it for us. Got it off without having to get under the sink!

[tpwonder]

Thank you thank you! It saved me the expense of a plumber AND it was just before an open house which would have been a disaster. My first plumbing job ever as an elderly granny and I fixed it thanks to you. :)

[shaunavasquez]

Thank you very much for showing how to fix this. I'm not very talented when it comes to household repairs. I just got one step closer because of you 😊

[chisslerongokea]

This was the best one I tried thank you. it worked magic 1 month stuck and didn't know what to do now it's cleaned and being used

[storifelker]

As a single older woman, I super appreciate your clear steps. Haha...I never throw old tooth brushes away....so handly for lots of cleaning jobs

[rubycampbell]

Thank you ! I’m a single girl who just moved in to my first home, this was easy to follow and definitely saved me tonight !! 🎉

[joleonardy]

Thank You Mark, you saved my night. My sink stopper stuck at night and I followed your step, and it works! I saw few other videos and thankfully I found yours, and I found U section down there in my place in Australia.

[pricillaviony]

Thank you so much for this video!!! It really helped me after several times tried another way. You don't know how grateful I am

[purplewombat]

Thanks, Mark. My plug is stuck deep inside the lip of the sink and I had no idea how to get it to pop up!

[covallrms]

Thanks Mark. This helped. Just aligning the gasket ring and screwing the thing back on in alignment is a pain. Otherwise the pipe will leak water. 😊👍🙏

[pw]

Very clear and helpful. Your lucky partner having a practical minded person in the house