How to Remove Bathtub Drain Stopper

How to remove bathtub drain stopper fast. Several common styles are covered. Pop up & Lift and Turn are shown in detail.

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[TheHouseTheRedDoor]

Clyde, I do appreciate the fact that you took the time to cover all common drain stoppers. I have already been on here for 40mins looking for my particular style stopper and have seen every stopper except the one I have...and then this gem. THANKS CLYDE!

[bakthavatsalamn]

None of the videos cover this topic so straight forward and clear. Thank you, I managed to clear my bathtub clog in 5 minutes with your help.

[ChintanCG]

Went through 5 different videos, this is the only one that helped.. Thanks!

[janetannerevans]

you are the only one of the many I looked at that showed the flathead screwdriver method. Which as it turns out is the one I needed! I tried several of the others to no avail. Thank you!

[lilbirdy]

This may be two years after this tutorial was first published, but mister, you saved my sanity. The new apartment I rented had a bizarre drain stopper, and ladies with long hair shower there. Using a flat head helped me remove it. Now I can unclog the drain when necessary! Thank you!!!

[katrinabrandenburg]

Incredibly straightforward, Clive. Nice work. I am looking at one now that has a phillips head screw in the center of the top, but removing it does nothing at all. I checked the stem into the drain, and there is no screw in there either - just one small rivet head. If anyone has removed one like mine without breaking it, let me know. 😅

I just need to clear the drain. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[aarontruitt]

Thank you! This was so helpful. I am a relatively new homeowner and did not realize that my drain could have a set screw. It is a black screw, so it was really hard to see if you weren't looking for it! Saved me a lot of headache! Tub drain is fixed!

[jakeconnelly]

This is the kind of short, to the point DIY content youtube needs more of.

[MollyJones-or]

SUPER tried watching videos for a about to call an expensive plumber. With your video, literally five minutes and I was digging wads of hair out of my drain. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[goodguy]

Very helpful and detailed information. I had a nasty clog full of hair, and I spent 1 hour trying to figure out how to remove the drain plug. This video nailed it, and my tub works excellent now.

[yfmlam]

Thanks man. My family and I moved into this house about 3 years ago and we’ve had problems with the water going down since we’ve moved in. We tried putting that liquid but it never seemed to work long.

[ACTuber]

This was very helpful and to the point. Exactly what I needed to get inside the stopper and remove the clog.

[celinamendoza]

Thank you! This was the first video I looked up and you covered it right away! My drain has been draining so slow, and I couldn't get a drain snake in there and couldn't twist the drain stopper off! It had a little screw that I didn't know about! Aw, now my tub is sparkling clean again, thanks 😊

[NormanDo-ze]

Thanks for this. I didn't attempt it yet, but I've been battling with one of my soaking tubs for a time. I noticed under the cap was a spot for me to jam a flathead in and twist, but I think I need a bigger, and more sturdy flat head to reattempt again.

Thanks again!

[brendareaves]

THANK YOU!!!! This is so helpful! Your comment that when you feel resistance, keep turning was exactly what I needed. I used a jar opener to loosen a tight one.🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏

[julievlahos]

Thank you, Thank you! We had to hold the main shaft part with pliers and unscrew the round knob and then use a flat head screwdriver to remove the shaft. So glad we didn’t have to call a plumber!!! Drains beautifully now. 🤠

[colouasha]

Finally I got it!! The information and display tutorial was on point. Ours had the screw on the side and I was twisting counterclockwise for a long time 😂 before I came across this straight to the point and extremely helpful video. Thank you

[justinfriedman]

Hero. Mine was one of the types you mentioned, and it made it super easy to take out and clear a clog.

[valricojoe]

Thank you for the information, mine had a Phillips head set screw. Made clearing the years of accumulated hair very easy, now the drain runs beautifully. Should have sought this out, wasted money on, over a half dozen super drain cleaner treatments that did little to nothing.

[Aro]

Short and straight to the point. Thanks Clyde!