How to fix pop up drain waste plug - stuck or leaking

[@panagiop]

Dude I’ve been trying for 4 hours to undo a stuck sink plug, 2 minutes into your video, it was out! You are a HERO

[@adambenedykt6512]

Haha exactly the same as me!

[@Grace_x68]

Nearly an hour on my side. This guy is genius.

[@violette80]

Not all heroes wear capes! ☺️

[@EllieShinKnight]

Yup me too, left it stuck for a week 😅

[@danielmaher964]

Me too

[@basilvictorhomer]

Of all the YT troubleshooting vids on pop-up plugs, THIS is the one. Big thanks for cutting to the chase and explaining it all so clearly.

[@wendygilbert4997]

Absolutely brilliant a 75 year old lady managed this lovely clear instructions

[@fademan77]

way to go wendy!!

[@pamthomson9863]

Add a 69 year old Scotswoman to that. Brilliant video. Thank you so much.

[@chrissy2755]

Awesome! Was struggling for 30 minutes trying to fix my bathroom sink and this video fixed it! Thank you!!

[@Richard-vd2cy]

Absolute legend, mine was stuck and didbt have the faintest. Rubber glove did the trick. Thank you so much

[@PamelaClarke-o4k]

Amazing! I've been staring at this plughole for a few months now, and couldn't work out how to fix it. From your anatomy of the piston, I worked out that my piston had lost its screw and separated in two. I was able to use pliers to screw each side out and now know that I can now buy a new piston, yeh! You've saved me having to call out a plumber, Thank you! For what you do.

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@stemo9575]

Thank you for explaining this thoroughly so that even a non-DIY person like myself can follow along and fix the sink cap problem

[@sarascott216]

Thankyou I ordered it to small.Thanks to you I kept turning and it came off. So pleased.x

[@PeterSavage-yx3it]

Dec 22 : Plug would not stay down. I bought a replacement unit only to find it was the wrong sort. Then I saw this video. Short, clear and simple. We now have a working pop up plug. Very many thanks from UK.

[@jishthepickled3711]

Thanks so much for the rubber glove trick and all the info. my popup plug was stuck and i didnt have a suction cup on hand, literally all the other videos i could find relied on a suction cup! saved me from a nightmare. Cheers left a like 👍🏼

[@williamlewis1592]

To be honest I didn't think I would find a video on this so for the past 2 years have pondered what to do. I brought a plumber here a month ago about another job and since he was here thought I'd get him to fix this. I first asked for a quote and almost had a heart attack when he told me it would cost me almost $600 to replace it. It took me only a matter of minutes once I followed your instructions. The only issue I had was returning the metal clip because I had depressed the piston all the way down and it wouldn't go in. By releasing some of the pressure on the piston it went in easily using a pair of tweezers to hold the pin. Your blood is worth bottling. Thank you.

[@privalko]

This video saved me €100. My plug was stuck in the closed position, and it was really jammed. I tried using a plunger, I tried using wd40, but the thing that finally got it open was the rubber glove trick. Thank you!!

[@dealweb976]

Brilliant. A "how-to-do-it" video that shows and explains with total clarity. Now have the confidence to tackle a pesky plug that's been misbehaving for the past month!

[@haisukii]

Oh my god, thank you so much. I thought my mum was gonna kill me. Your instructions are so simple to follow and understand. You’re a life saver.

[@drawitout]

Did you do something wrong? Because a mother shouldn’t normally be mad at their child for something like this.

[@ANMA133]

@@drawitout lol I pushed mine down and it wouldn't pop back up bruh I was so scared of what my dad would do bruh

[@drawitout]

@@ANMA133 Are you trying to be cool by mocking the original commenter? No idea what you’re doing, but I don’t think it’s working.

[@ANMA133]

@@drawitout ??? im being relateable???

[@drawitout]

@@ANMA133 Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you were relating. 😂

[@CW-qd1rn]

This is brilliant! I started taking mine apart since it stopped closing and it's only a year old. Saw that little straight piece was loose inside but could not figure out how to get to it or where it should go so I left it on the kit counter for a week getting up the nerve to try again. I tried youtube this time and found you. Done!! Thank you so much for doing the video!

[@philipbenfield6099]

These plugs are terrible, however this video is the best solution I've come across.

[@uwirbfj]

Fill the sink with a bit of water so it covers the plug and then use a suction cup. Boom

[@nosheela]

Ok

[@ruthrichardson5205]

I agree the most stupid design

[@major1816]

Same

[@philipmeintjes2399]

Bill, you are a legend - no long winded BS, just the facts clearly described. This is the first time I have ever commented or subscribed to a youtube video - after watching 100's of them I rate yours tops.

[@billshowto]

Thank you and you’re very welcome 👍👍👍

[@Calypso-Moon]

Awesome video!! Super quick and easy fix. No long winded explanation and thanks to you no expensive plumber for a simple fix! Thank you!!!

[@robertschultz5816]

Thanks Bill. My push top pop drain didn't work either. Wouldn't stay down. I followed your instructions, got it open and found the pin had caught on the inside and bent so that it wasn't contacting the slot. Straightened it out so it looked like yours, put it back together and it works! Couldn't find a replacement part at any local DIY store.

[@97salmankhan]

This was very helpful, my plumber didn't understand the mechanism and gave up halfway through, he lost the small ring and assembled everything without that metal clip so it would never lock in to place. I had to redo it myself, I use cotton thread instead of that small ring since it was lost. It works so far. I have to say I'm kinda proud of myself.

[@oftin_wong]

He is no plumber

[@jimdixon5763]

Had a sticking plug. Didn't expect to find any advice on how to fix it. Amazed to find a video devoted to the problem. Dismantled and reassembled the piston as shown. Not difficult. Used a silicon spray instead of grease. Works perfectly now. Thanks.

[@nicolap4880]

righty tighty, lefty loosey. This video was a gem

[@angel-mk8il]

THANK YOU! Omg I have been searching for this solution for hours. Always trust an Aussie to pull through!

[@chrisbaldwin9221]

Solved a 2 year problem in 5 minutes. Thanks for posting.

[@billshowto]

No problem, thanks 👍

[@billgreen576]

A perfect demonstration video. Well done Bill.

[@rusty6408]

Saved me buying a plunger! Not all heroes wear capes, you are my hero

[@tapen678s6]

I bought a new sink with a pop up waste the seal broke in 2 weeks that's how crap they are but this video really helps save money, thanks a million

[@piperalpha5514]

Thanks Bill. An exceptionally easy DIY tutorial to follow. I did however, have to use a fine sandpaper to clean the caked on gunk on the piston and inside the tube to really get the parts clean as mine were completely jammed. I then had to use a small amount of grease to make it run smoothly. Other than that, you saved me over $100 for my whole house. A big 👍

[@billshowto]

Glad I could help, thanks 👍

[@biggles5633]

Unbelievable timing for this to pop up on KZbin! I was just wondering what to do with my sticky pop-ups! Thanks Bill. KZbin must be able to read my mind ...

[@Greystache14]

Thanks for the video, this was really helpful. We had a stuck bath plug with no idea what to do, I used your advice and fixed it on the spot. Great video!

[@billshowto]

👍

[@lesleysmith5623]

THANK YOU !!! Daughter just bought a house. All three bathroom plugs were seized. One didn’t even have the flats showing to grip so had to get pliers round the body, plus a bit of hammering. Now, after stripdown, cleaning and greasing (using your video for guidance) all work better than new. Don’t know how the previous owners put up with them. Thank you again.

[@stircrazyvidz8530]

Tried everything,from knives and forks to magnets. Even tried some other used ideas on KZbin. None of them worked. Until now, I used the anti-clockwise turning technique and it worked like a charm. Thank you

[@alexthomson7465]

I come here for the massive dose of positive energy as much as I do for DIY help. Cheers Bill

[@billshowto]

👍👍

[@justinsu7241]

omg this fixed my stuck pop up that was way down the sink level, i pushed down with rubber gloves and turned left as reccomended and fixed it wtf i cant believe it thank you so much it was stuck down like so hard i felt something mechanical was definitely broken i was sure the sink had to be taken apart

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@ajd7428]

You are the only one who could explain this coherently and understand that a POP UP drain DOESN’T have a lever. Thanks bud!

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@armitagealex]

Thank you! Just fixed our piston which had only come apart. Saved us a trip to Bunnings!

[@jicabe577]

Sir, you are a genius and have just saved me! Mi wife is a dentist, so I had access to surgical wire, inoxidable, and made a new sliding pin. Thanks a lot and greetings from Uruguay!

[@yzzaJ]

Thank you for showing this, managed to fix our stuck one this morning using the method you show.

[@meganneufeld3863]

Your tutorial was a life-saver! Explaining how the spring worked with the tracks was so helpful! THANK YOU! Everything you said worked and I couldn't be more stoked right now!

[@billshowto]

That’s what I like to hear. You’re very welcome 👍

[@fryhardtakeaway827]

Thank you so much, have had one of these jammed for almost 3 years! Finally got it unjammed from your advice.

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@mscleanhandsgermfreak9609]

OMGOSH!!!! Cleaning the bath tub and this exact plug got STUCK!!! Watched your video and IT WORKED!!! Not even 1mintue later I was able to open it and finish cleaning!!! Great information! MAHALO & ALOHA!

[@pompeyo7]

this is most probably the most helpful video i have watched, and everything explained to make it so easy to follow. thank you

[@nelsondog100]

Our plug sat on top of the sink for 2 months after I tried dismantling the piston. What a fiasco I could not figure out how to reassemble it. Now that I watched your video I will attempt to put it back together. I’ll follow up with my results… Literally less that 2 minutes and I’m good with the wife again. Maybe I’ll get lucky tonight😅Thank you sir!

[@seagreen42]

Excellent explainer! I don't know how long my brother has been ignoring the seized plug, but it's fixed now :)

[@debramckee4710]

Thank for the help. The plug was stuck and would not open. In our case the small screw had completely fallen out. Fortunately the screw was in the drain. Following your directions I was able to reassemble the plug and it is working fine.

[@birajshrestha1492]

Mate you're a life saver!

[@billshowto]

👍

[@praveenkumarr842]

Thank you, watching 2mins resolved my issue

[@geoffdunkak]

Thanks BIll! Also appreciate you getting to the point quickly.

[@patrickbirks7680]

I join with everybody else in praise of your video. I followed your demonstration exactly with a perfect result.

[@wickbhoy]

Excellent video, I was trying to it in reverse and struggling big time! Done in minutes after watching this!! Cheers pal.

[@billshowto]

👍👍

[@iqbalkanji3673]

Great video and really helpful ...but I'm failing at the first hurdle - I cant get any purchase to turn the plug and unscrew it. It seems to be bedded in too far down Any suggestions would be appreciated. Cheers

[@demiTones]

This guy's channel couldn't be any more useful, I fixed mine in about 10mins after watching this.

[@lolharris]

Top explanation. Made it dead easy. Both my click clack pop ups working like new. Thanks Bill.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@tasminmasuma]

Really really really really helpful.

[@cjong2829]

Thanks for the information. Yes the last part is fiddly but it works perfectly now. Explained really well :)

[@Custodian123]

Thank God for people like you making videos on small random things like this!

[@billshowto]

Lol , glad I could help 👍

[@roveism]

Worked like a charm, our sink was stuck down like cement and this still worked. Have some tissues ready to dry the sink and gloves, for maximum grip.

[@SeaBeBlue]

Best tutorial ever! Thanks so much! Our plug was all rusted and will need replacing eventually but following this video we got it from stuck to functional

[@thiago061290]

I almost said "I love" when I fixed mine. Tks!

[@allofthestars01]

45 seconds into the video and you solved my problem! I'll do the rest to ensure it stops getting stuck - thank you!!!

[@AA-id9gy]

Brilliant, cheers for the tutorial it’s saved me buying a new one.

[@PBrinklow1]

Have just followed the steps shown, the only tricky bit was that the small spring sprung away landing in the bath, fitting it back was also a little tricky but all went just as described. I had some Vaseline to hand and used it to lubricate the slider and the two pronged grooves, working as good as new . Many thanks for posting your video.

[@Rangerusa1111]

Outstanding, really helped me out. Thanks so much.

[@PaulPBall]

Thank you. I had 2 pop up plugs stuck went to buy new ones however the don't make them anymore. Your in depth restore video did the trick.

[@jembot]

Thanks so much! This video really helped, great instruction mate.

[@Spongesyellow]

Brilliant! I did have to go under the sink and remove the pipework to get this unjammed. But the taking apart cleaning (soak in white vinegar first) was a cinch! All cleaned, greased and back together. Thanks for a nice clear video. x

[@yasirkhan1673]

Thanks bud..saved me with alot of hassle

[@billshowto]

No problem 👍

[@jameskim278]

Thank you so much for the detailed video. Because you showed me how it works by showing all the parts by disassembling, I was able to understand my tub drain stopper which is bit different design and fix it!

[@hassmann2000]

You beautiful wonderful man. May GOD bless you!

[@Jen-hs2sk]

My plug gets stuck in a regular basis and usually the suction cup works. This time is wasn’t moving at all. Tried the Heavy rubber gloves and what can I say, it worked immediately!! THANKS SO MUCH all the way from Germany!!!

[@stephennutkin2477]

Cheers for the info just done a full service and the wee bit of aqua grease came in handy now working as new.

[@farzamzam]

Man, this was so helpful. I'm living in a country where you can't just find parts easily, so your video allowed me to restore the part. Thanks so much.

[@beachdays561]

Legend I wish I had watched this video before I broke my screwdriver 😅👍

[@anotherdavidc]

Mine is depressed and underneath won't budge.

[@karenlamb5302]

Yay! Just fixed mine by following your clear instructions. I'm always keen to repair instead of replace, whenever I can :)

[@MPRedRising]

Thanks a lot, its really help me out with my sink

[@billshowto]

👍

[@ervinwatson6978]

The piece that the popup screws into, in my bath tub is broken out. I am unable to unscrew the drain piece, so I can replace it. What is the solution?

[@afterburner94]

Lifesaving vidéo, I stupidly pulled the plug thinking it would come off and ended upt shredding and tearing of the piston casing, and it remained into the sink. Thanks to you I was able to unscrew everything, retrieved the now torn down piston and I'll go to the store tomorrow to shop for a replacement piston ! Thanks!

[@marilynpalmer-firth3265]

Saved me contacting our landlord! I love the Internet 😀👍🏻

[@Joff4]

Thank you for this video. Mine broke and I was able to diagnose the fault with this video as a guide.

[@Mindhumble]

Now i know why God invented Austrailians, THANKS!!

[@billshowto]

Lol 👍

[@jonathanberry9502]

While I watched the video on how to take this apart, my mother just sprayed some WD40 in it and it works like a dream now. BTW I couldn't take the top off while it was stuck down, to lift it use either a plunger, a magnet, hot glue a stick, or a small suction cap to pull it up. Once it was up a towel or sponge helped give me the grip needed to take it off.

[@waynecrothers9441]

Thank you X 1000 my lid had locked which meant the whole barrel came up revealing the spring assembly underneath,I was about to unscrew waste pipes to get a closer look but decided to come on KZbin to see if I could save a lot of aggro,your video did the trick,best of all it was painless,your a lifesaver friend!

[@6a-3arleennicole11]

Omg my mom was gonna kill me thx to u my sink now works again

[@SandrineAnterrion]

Ha ha ha

[@SanctuaryVibe]

absolutely fabulous, my bathroom sink pop up got stuck with it full of water, I watched your video up to just over 1 minute, went and got my jar opening cloth, made of grippy fabric, and magic, turned my plug to the left a few times and it popped open. thanks a million :)

[@eb6562]

My waste plug is stuck 3cm inside the drain, can't remove the cap counter-clockwise. Any ideas how to take it out?

[@pamh3945]

Elida Buntar try this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqazdmeIf6h5npo

[@JoBl0]

Looked for several vids to fix my issue, but this was the one that did the job; great work 👍

[@misterb1915]

Saved me from buying a new plug. Thanks mate! I can see mine has rusted quite badly with one small hole appearing where the grooves for the spring is, but cleaned it up with soapy water and an old toothbrush, greased it and its smooth again until it proper dies. Cheers!

[@kellyharmon6382]

That was the best, thank you for taking the time and energy to explain that, hadn’t even thought of going to a hardware store for a replacement! Thank you.

[@lenazzz2277]

Wow. Thank you!! I’m in the middle of tiling the vanity and the plug got stuck down. Followed this video and it was off, serviced and fixed in ten minutes. Amazing!

[@billshowto]

Happy I could help 👍👍👍

[@blurg45]

Thanks Bill! You saved me a big headache, not knowing how to fix this. Now I fixed it in 5 mins....legend.

[@amylafleur4700]

Omg thank you after breaking the tip of my knife a pair of tweezer and nail file only then this video saved me with a mere kitchen glove. You sir, need an award.

[@marthersgerada1991]

Thanks a million Bill, I am not really a handy woman but with some perseverance your video worked a treat!! My vanity plug now closes perfectly, all fixed! Cheers

[@peterdoyle7691]

Thanks for the clear explanation which I needed when the plug flew apart when I was cleaning the washbasin.

[@wennyjilson1]

Months of my drain stopper collapsing nonstop fixed within 2 mins of this video! Thank you!!

[@founderofself]

Genius. Took me less than a min to get it unstuck. Thank you 🙏

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@headancer-gv4lg]

Thank you - saved me serious grief with the other half! Excellent video.

[@braindeadtoo]

Great vid. I spent an hour taking mine apart and fixing it back together, without success. Once I'd cleaned and lubed everything, I couldn't get the plug to stay closed. The secret was to take the ring off of the bottom. This allowed me to correctly locate the "bent shaft" in the groove. popped the ring back on and all was well. Thanks very much.

[@lt_nugget]

This was so helpful. I could not find any other video that explains this particular pop up drain plug fix. Thank you so much!

[@AndrewSpindler]

Almost everytime I have a maintenance issue at home, I search KZbin for the problem and one of your videos address the solution perfectly. Happens with creepy regularity. You're a legend mate, helpful fix number 4 for me so far

[@billshowto]

Lol glad to hear it. If you happen to have a problem you can’t find let me know and I’ll do my best to address it 👍

[@Tam03051]

There is a special place in the highest heaven for capeless superheroes like you. Thank you.

[@markedwards7221]

Thank you! Did not realise you can replace the piston. £5 from Amazon and 2 minutes to replace.

[@normalevin5182]

Thank you so much. I live in Johannesburg South Africa. We are under lock down and the hardware stores are closed. The pop up of my en suite basin just stopped popping and it was so inconvenient to have to use the basin in the second bathroom. Watching your video I easily managed to fix it. I would never have known what to do without you. Thank you!!!!!!

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome, peace from the other side of the world 👍

[@jeffpriem4888]

This video is still helping people. Thank you. (I always work with small parts over the open drain .. LOL )

[@kellyleon4070]

You are amazing, thank you for the tutorial! Your clear instructions and demonstrations were perfect for fixing my sink plug