How to replace a sink drain with push button stopper

[@evag.2790]

I want to say thank you so much for this video. I am not a plumber. I’ve never done plumbing… managed to change the faucet just fine without a video but when it came to the pop-up drain, I was at a loss. I followed your instructions, step-by-step, and was successful. No leaks either!! 🎉 thanks again.!

[@Housebarons]

Awesome! Way to take on a challenge! Glad it helped!

[@matthewjameson3122]

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[@kimgalbraith8642]

My dad just paid a plumber to do this for $260.00 -_-. I’ll be doing this from now on as needed. Thank you for the video.

[@Housebarons]

Hey Kim…, OUCH! Way to go on being willing to get your hands dirty - and save $260 / hr!

[@TomManning-cs4el]

What do you do for a living

[@albreaud000]

Super straightforward and appreciated. About to tackle a faucet replacement, have the old lever style drain, but all the new faucets kits available use the pop-up type. I'm a single mom comfortable with some DIY, but gosh really needed this video. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and making this!!

[@Housebarons]

Glad this helped! We have 100’s of videos on our channel for many household repairs and renovations whenever you need them. Way to go and not be afraid of DIY ! Thx for watching!

[@albreaud000]

@@Housebarons I've just subscribed :-) thanks again!

[@Housebarons]

Awesome! Thank you . Always glad to help!

[@minkagaston]

I've watched several videos and yours was the easiest for me to follow. I really appreciate how you kept it quick, simple and a slow step by step. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us out!

[@Housebarons]

Hi Minka, awesome, we're glad to hear that this video helped, good for you for doing this job yourself, thanks for the comments!

[@northbridge2298]

Thanks. That was a very clear and concise explanation. And having done a few plumbing projects recently, I can appreciate the sense of satisfaction you must have had when you ran the water for the first time and there were no leaks. Nice job.

[@Housebarons]

Hey North, Thx for the encouraging comment and for watching!

[@dhoo987]

Absolutely the best video on uninstalling a pop-up sink drain. You made it look easy but I could not unscrew and removel the the stem (4 min mark). Mine spins and I can't separate from the flange at the top!

[@Housebarons]

That’s painful for sure. No easy fix- somehow you gotta get one of those not to spin. Maybe have someone else push down on the drain from top - inside the sink. Maybe wear those yellow rubberized gloves (typically used for cleaning with harsh chemicals.) Hopefully the downward pressure and the rubberized gloves both will work to stop it from turning easily. Then from under the sink, try and unscrew the long drain piece ( tail piece ) . Hopefully that will work???? Thx for watching!

[@lowkeyIbes]

Watching the install helps alot with understanding the functions of each pipe. Thanks,

[@wuffpaw]

Great video! For anyone considering this upgrade, the one he installed in the video is still quite prone to clogs due to the three cross bars inside the drain. The best alternative in my opinion is the type where the plug just threads into the threaded sides of a COMPLETELY OPEN drain (no crossbars!). These still require routine cleaning, but much less

[@Housebarons]

Hey wuff.., Thx for the input!

[@EliFleming]

6:30 not a plumber here but a committed DIY’er - just a suggestion that some Teflon tape wrapped counter clockwise (if you’re looking down into the drain) 5-6 times will keep water seeping through the threads. Ask me how I know, lol…

[@chrisby911]

Thank you! Your instruction and demonstration was the best I’ve found on KZbin

[@Housebarons]

Glad it was helpful! Thx for watching!

[@1dripy-e5s]

Thank you been going crazy cause the drain had no threads. Now I know it deals with the washer. Thanks. Single mom here blessed by people who do KZbin.

[@LindaC-7533]

thank you - really clear and concise -- gives me hope and I understand the usefulness of a push button stopper vs the kind with the stick thing. I think I can do this, but will probably still hire a plumber to be sure nothing breaks. But thanksssss!

[@laurasilguero954]

You saved us first time home owners from what could’ve been a wasted evening getting stuck halfway working on this at 9PM 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for this video, it’s exactly what we needed as we replaced an old restroom faucet.

[@Housebarons]

Hey Laura, Congrats on your 1st home! Way to go by taking on those projects too. Sweat equity is huge as you complete those projects. Thx for watching!

[@arciefan]

The hardest thing about plumbing is where it is located. Very nice video Sir!

[@Housebarons]

Hey arcie.., Thx much and thanks for watching!

[@loriadams2204]

Thanks for explaining why there is a p-trap. I always wondered why it was curved like that. I learned something today, thanks!!

[@Housebarons]

Hey Lori, Glad to help out. Thx for watching.

[@SB-hf7lq]

This is really a excellent video. Excellent step by step break down. Thank you.

[@Housebarons]

Hey S B, Glad it helped! Thx for watching!

[@waseembari2125]

Thank you for such a wonderful video i was struggling to replace sink drain after watching this helpful video it was so easy

[@Housebarons]

Glad it helped! Thx for watching!

[@k.j.rabane1245]

Thank you so much for your helpful video. Saved us employing a plumber it was so easy to understand.

[@Housebarons]

Hey K.J, Glad you could do a little and save! Good job! Thx for watching!

[@DaphneBess]

Great instructions. Very clear demo bravo Answered all my questions Thank you ❤

[@Housebarons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@musiqholic2011]

Never done this before and was able to do it on the first try following this video. Thanks!!

[@Housebarons]

Hey Musiq.., Great to hear! You can do more than you imagine. Thx for watching!

[@omyvargas1612]

very nice.....you expalained every step very clearly.

[@Housebarons]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@Millasoaps]

Great video! I’m replacing my faucet and sink today with a pop up drain. My husband is helping me, but I like to tell him what to do. Ha. Plumbing is not our favorite thing to do.

[@Housebarons]

Hey Milla.., Glad you are taking it on… together! Hope it went well! Thx for watching!

[@kingschild]

Thank you! I was so frustrated until I watched your video. Now I understand what I need to do. 🙂

[@Housebarons]

Glad I could help! Thx for watching!

[@lsequeira3139]

Very well explained. Thank you.... Just replaced the faucet. Now going to replace the old lever type drain plug with the new push button type exactly as detailed in your video.

[@Housebarons]

Hey L, Great! Thx for watching!

[@borislum1998]

very good instruction and very good camera angles and views. nice job on the video and nice job on your sink

[@Housebarons]

Thank you very much!

[@kikojtsoccer]

Thank you sir helped me out when I got stuck 👍🏽😎

[@gardengrower7633]

Thanks. I appreciate the thorough video. Great presentation of how to do an important task.

[@Housebarons]

Hey garden..,, Thx so much for the kind comment and for watching!

[@jftube3333]

Excellent presentation. Now I'm ready to install with the help from your video 👍

[@Housebarons]

Hey J, Thx for watching!

[@KirkandRA]

great job. I'm in the process of changing out my faucets.. Oh the popup drain makes a great Lightsaber 😆

[@Housebarons]

Hey Kirk, Glad to hear you found a way to make home repairs fun!

[@davidnle]

love the video.... I am going to try to replace it this week. thnks

[@KennethDavis-e7t]

Thanks that’s what I needed to know and you showed it very simple thank you very much!

[@Housebarons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherrydanford757]

Awesome video. I was able to install without much help. I have to admit I did ask my son for some muscles to make all of the fittings nice and tight. But the video did help so much. Thank you!

[@Housebarons]

Hey Sherry, Good job! Thx for watching

[@shortsprings]

Great camera angle from under sink!! Thank you

[@cathycartier9885]

Thank you.... I'll go change mine now... I appreciate your video, well done!!!

[@Housebarons]

Hey Cathy, Thx for watching!

[@PapaDeLaSon]

Thanks for the video. I like the idea of an unobstructed drain from the sink to the p-trap. One thing I think is overlooked by people considering these push button stoppers is you have to reach into the sink water to open the stopper. I guess you could use a toothbrush handle or something.

[@Housebarons]

Hey Papa…, True. But I prefer that to unclogging a goopy drain!!! Thx for watching.

[@TristanBach]

I'm switching to this because I never really use my sink to and fill it up but when the drain falls down and gets stuck its annoying. I do see what your say I would say old tooth brush

[@katiepandey5023]

You make that look so easy but I think you bought a better product than Home Depot. Also very disappointing not to hear you say righty righty lefty loosey! 🥰

[@Housebarons]

Next time!

[@amandahennessy8711]

Thanks for sharing this! The solid nut and rubber gasket here that you use are much more heavy duty than what comes with the drain that you linked in your description. Can you share some links on where to get those two things as well?

[@jamesbrooker2776]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@Housebarons]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bellm60]

What brand of drain did you use here?

[@icedteagirl]

This was really helpful, thanks for explaining so well! Getting ready to replace a few of these so I will definitely be referring back to this.

[@Housebarons]

Hey icedteagirl, Thx for letting us know. Good to hear you are game to take on this task! Thx for watching!

[@k333rl]

i'm about to swap one out. a faucet change out turned into a full sink replacement. 50 year old cast iron sink was totally rotten. now I'm having to hope that i don't have to replace pipes under the sink. the old owners knew just enough to be dangerous but they knew even more than me.

[@Housebarons]

Hey k333rl, Sounds like a typical home project. 😂 Take your time. Do it right. And you’ll have years of trouble free operation. Thx for watching!

[@MichelleMitchell-iq2ib]

excellent! so easy to follow what you're doing.

[@Housebarons]

Hey user…, Glad it was helpful! We have nearly 500 videos - most are how- to’s so feel free to check them out! Thx for watching!

[@OmightyOmega]

Thank you so much ! You saved me time and money

[@Housebarons]

Hey Fady, Awesome thx for watching!

[@bluesfan618]

This video is great, helped me out a lot. Although I had to cut my old drain line out because it wouldn't come out. Other than that it went just as smooth as this. Thanks!

[@Housebarons]

Hey blue…, Perfect…thx for watching!

[@shawnsilsbe1793]

Thanks for this. Helped me out.

[@Housebarons]

Glad it helped!

[@aarontobkin4759]

Perfect tutorial video…thanks!

[@Housebarons]

Glad it was helpful! Thx for watching!

[@KleinKit]

Now that I have one installed, I need a video on how to remove the stopper enough to clear a clog. I haven't found that anywhere yet, but will keep looking.

[@Housebarons]

Hey Klein, No worries. Just pull it out. Mine is just a friction fit. Slides as you pull it up out of the drain. Thx for watching!

[@michellerickert3931]

Thank you! Easy to follow instructions.

[@Housebarons]

Hey Michelle, Glad it was helpful!

[@avismelton7242]

excellent directions.🎉😊🎉😊

[@chri8067]

Done. Thanks for the video 😊

[@Housebarons]

Hey @chri8067 , Thx for watching!

[@skylarc6063]

Whats your thoughts on the push button vs pop up drains? I always hated that the levers on mine could never get tight and there was way too much pushing and pulling on the rod to get the drain to plug properly. On the other hand, you might not want to dunk your hand in the water in the sink to push the button if for example you were using it to soak/clean a sponge you were wiping down the toilet or other things that make the water nasty.

[@cakeicecream7844]

With the self pop up it will not leack unlike the one with the bar in the bottom in the future I would change them with the self pop ups and no longer have them with the bar anymore especially if you have 4 or more ...no more leacking headackes anymore for life

[@tinah623]

After watching your excellent video, I finally had the courage to replace my sink drain, which was endlessly clogging. After I completed the job and tested it, I found a very slow drip coming from the rubber seal at the bottom of the sink. I tightened the nut but it's still dripping, and I'm a little hesitant about tightening it more. Advice?

[@Housebarons]

Hey Tina…, Yes. I’d try to tighten more. If that doesn’t work, I’d take it apart and see if you can tell if was on straight or crooked. Reassemble to make sure everything is straight as can be. Hope that helps!

[@powerhouse1981]

Great tutorial!

[@Housebarons]

Thx powerhouse!

[@QuarterZipBro]

It drains like a dream, bro.

[@Housebarons]

Hey Bill, Great! We like them too. Thx for watching!

[@heloshark]

Great content!

[@Housebarons]

Hey helo.., Thx much for watching!

[@paulregret3180]

Is there a cap nut to replace the nut with the hole in it. ?

[@davejensen2558]

Just what I was looking for.

[@Housebarons]

Hey Dave, Perfect! Thx for watching!

[@Worldlytruth]

Your amazing thank you so simple

[@Housebarons]

Hey Zoe, That is kind of you to say! Happy to help! Thx for watching!

[@musicken33]

My house was built in 1925, so lots of DIY! So glad I found your channel! You explain things really well. (But that background music was kinda...you know....irritating?) I'll be watching more of your videos....and hoping for no music ;) or at least mellower music. ;)

[@Housebarons]

Hey Ken, Sounds like you have a project ahead of you. Glad you found us! Btw - music is only in a few videos 😃 Thx for watching!

[@musicken33]

@@Housebarons Don't mind me; I'm a musician.... ;)

[@Housebarons]

Hey Ken? Lol!!! Perfect!

[@Saiyan_B]

I’m glad I watched your video I live in an apartment and I’m gonna let the maintenance men handle it

[@Housebarons]

Hey Cosmic, 👍 Thx for watching!

[@alvinjrodriguezmendez7920]

Does it matter which direction/way the drain holes go?

[@rsdenimblues8342]

Do all the pipes need seals/washers

[@Housebarons]

Hey rsd…, A typical p-trap drain kit comes with compression washers. You’ll know it’s tight when you turn the nut by hand and it locks the pipe to a point where it is immovable. Plus, if you get leaks, look to tighten there. Hope that helps. Thx for watching.

[@sanchez071581]

Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍 nice video

[@Housebarons]

Thanks to you!

[@sejb12922]

Do we need to put plumber putty underneath the new drain part where it sits on top of the sink?

[@Housebarons]

Hey Sara, Not if it comes with a gasket ( between drain body and top of sink basin opening ) Yes - w/o a supplied gasket. Thx for watching!

[@Iamyoung4094]

awesome job

[@Housebarons]

Hey reg…, Thx. And BTW - 2.5 yrs later and haven’t had one hair clog ! Works like a charm! Thx for watching!

[@mrcanada1968]

Thanks for the video! I was wondering if I can install an overflow drain in a sink with no overflow holes? What would happen if I did?

[@Housebarons]

Hey Jason, IF the fit is ok, then you are likely gonna be ok. All you can do is try and see. That hole in the side of the drain tube just will not serve a purpose. Thx for watching!

[@mrcanada1968]

@@Housebarons Sounds good…thanks for the quick reply!

[@taylamorris]

@@mrcanada1968 did you ever install it and did it work out? I'm in the same situation.

[@mrcanada1968]

@@taylamorris I was wrong about the sink I was installing the drain in…it was actually an overflow sink. I think it should be ok to install an overflow drain in a non-overflow sink though. I have read that in other places as well.

[@taylamorris]

@@mrcanada1968 oh okay. Thank you so much for the quick reply. I hope it will be okay. I'm doing the replacement tonight for the first time. 🤞🏽

[@kataysmith9581]

The push pop up drain that you used in the video is not the same one that you said that you used in the description section. I like the one you used because the nut is metal. Can you give the brand?

[@Housebarons]

Hey Kat…, Sorry. Got it on Amazon and they change products so fast, it’s hard to keep a link consistent before they swap it out for another. Thx for watching!

[@larrymcmahon7511]

Is it necessary to have an overflow to use a push pop up drain ? For venting purposes .

[@Housebarons]

Hey Larry, I believe they sell drains w/o an overflow portion of your sink doesn’t have an overflow. It’s for draining emergencies, not venting. All depends on sink design. Thanks for watching!

[@rickstorzy8134]

Great video thanks

[@Housebarons]

Thx for watching!

[@kgmassman1]

D Doing this today great video Thanks!!

[@Housebarons]

Hey D, Thx for watching!

[@Donmueangthong]

Cool cool cool !! Thank you. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Housebarons]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kataysmith9581]

From time to time I disassemble the p -trap and clean it out to avoid future clogs.

[@thebeardedBaron]

The one on the link doesn’t have the rubber gasket,did you buy that separately?

[@Housebarons]

Hey the beard.., I checked the link on the ESFORT pop-up drain. It looks like the design has changed to the white / silicone looking gasket rather than black. That should be fine. Drain is useless w/o gasket seals. You should be good to go. Worse case - Amazon returns are simple. But you should be good to go. Hope that helps.

[@melissahabermeyer6957]

If the drain is leaking from the top silicone ring, could I have tightened it too tight?

[@Housebarons]

If it’s hand tightened, slight possibility. More likely it is crooked. Loosen and retry - see what happens. Thx for watching!

[@melissahabermeyer6957]

If I tightened it slightly with my lock jaw pliers, bad?

[@ronburgandy1475]

Ty for this video 🙏🙂

[@Housebarons]

Hey Ron, Thank you for watching!

[@thebeardedBaron]

I would like to know the brand of the drain assembly because I’m going to do the same project soon? Thank you

[@Housebarons]

Hey the beard…, There should be a link in the description below the video. We just grabbed one off Amazon. Thx for watching!

[@gregprzada3801]

I have tightened the piece that holds the bottom rubber gasket in place right to the end of the thread with no more movement, but everything is still loose so I can move the plug side to side and up/down. This means the seal is not tight and water leaks. How do I remedy this?

[@Housebarons]

Hey Greg, Seems like you may need an additional set of spacers under the rubber gasket ( another rubber gasket , o-rings, or a stack of washers ) - something to take up the slack. Not sure if your sink is thinner than most or your drain tube longer to the threads than most, but I’d try something like that approach to help snug up that rubber gasket tight. Hope that helps, Thx for watching!

[@gregprzada3801]

@@Housebarons thanks for the reply! The piece that screws up to hold everything in place either came upside down or I switched it at some point 🤦 so I got it now. Thanks for the video!

[@Housebarons]

Hey Greg, Awesome!

[@cweefy]

Nice. Thank you

[@Housebarons]

Hey cweefy, Thank you too and thx for watching!

[@GriffandZeus]

Can I use a similar method to replace my pull lever drain with a normal drain with rubber plug?

[@Housebarons]

Hey Griff…, Ours was a pill lever - should work as best I know. Worth a try at least. Thx for watching!

[@tomproctor.archive]

What happens when you have a sink full of hot or dirty water? Does that mean you have to put your hand in there to push the button?

[@Housebarons]

Yes. One of the drawbacks. But in my book it beats ever having to touch the sludge of a clogged sink drain😬 Thx for watching!

[@BillandTrudyMarsh]

Does not need to be your hand... paint stick, plunger handle, ... use your imagination if it is too gross or too hot touch... or glove your hand with a cleaning nitrile glove.

[@9825k]

You left the strap of the lift rod dangling. I never liked this stopper system. The hole behind the spout for the lift rod is an opening where water can leak in. I removed the rod and would like to seal the hole. Any ideas how to? Thank you.

[@Housebarons]

Hey 9825…, Hmmm. Not sure there is a way short of building your own plug - maybe thread the hole to accept a machine screw or something like that. Thx for watching!

[@cakeicecream7844]

My problem is that I can't loosen the nut from the p trap facing the wall ...any ideas???

[@Housebarons]

Hey cake.., 1) double check the direction you are trying to turn it- it is easy to get turned around and are accidentally turning it the wrong way. 2) if it’s metal, you could try Pb-power blaster ( a penetrating solution ) that’s helps free up stuck bolts. An auto store would have as well as big box stores. 3) if it’s plastic, try a plumber wrench / monkey wrench - they make different sizes and they are remarkably strong. Hope that helps. Merry Christmas!

[@nickt9441]

Good content

[@Housebarons]

Hey Nick, Thx for watching!

[@BibleSermonsOnline]

Well done my friend! It was very helpful for this old guy. Be blessed! Doug

[@Housebarons]

Glad it was helpful! God bless you too!

[@susiematthews9549]

I can't get the drain stopper pipe underneath the sink off mine is not plastic it's metal any suggestions anyone

[@canonman223]

Using the rubber gasket instead of plumbers putty, do you ever get a small amount of standing water around the edge of the stopper? A plumber told me he prefers the putty because the thickness of the rubber gasket can leave water pooled around it.

[@Housebarons]

Hey David, Good point! Makes sense. Thx for watching!

[@blasani]

Could you share where to buy the whole push up hardware Tks

[@Housebarons]

Hey David? I think we have a link in the description for Amazon. Big Box home stores should also carry them. Thx for watching!

[@fabiolalopez4060]

Thanks

[@judyhealey8693]

What brand was the new drain?

[@Housebarons]

Hey Judy, It was no particular name brand - just off Amazon. Thx for watching!

[@joemillner]

How important is the orientation of the overflow openings? Should they line up with the overflow hole in the sink? Do all overflow drains have two openings in the drain itself? What do you think the problem is if the sink leaks out of drain holes in front or back of sink (underside) when you push the drain in on a full basin of water and it drains out of the holes as well as the drain itself?

[@Housebarons]

Not sure if this will answer your issues but here is where I'd start: - the down tube / drain tube needs to be one that is made for your sink Is it a sink with an overflow ( as opposed to a sink w/o an overflow. )? Those drain tubes are different. The drain tube needs to be seated in "plumbers putty" or silicon ( see the directions ). If those two things are correct, you shouldn't get leaks. Hope that helps.

[@bobd3089]

I noticed they flipped the rubber gasket on the bottom because it was upside down

[@corym2513]

Kohler gave me the blues.

[@leftylou6070]

Damned Hippies and their long hair! Thanks for the vid!

[@Housebarons]

Glad you liked it!

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

The jam nut!!!!

[@Housebarons]

Hey user…, Well said! Thx for watching!

[@susiematthews9549]

I am 56 years old and trying to do this on my own with no plumber I've gotten all the other stuff to work just fine My sink is from I don't know when long time ago underneath the one that comes out from the trap mine is metal there's no washer or circular thing I don't know the names for all these things two unscrew It's a pipe metal pipe it was two pieces the other piece came off I can't get it to budge

[@Housebarons]

Hey Susie…, Is your issue anything like this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIqkqJelmpqFisksi=EN5R0CLszkX2lpvY

[@susiematthews9549]

No it's not the only place we have the tiniest of leaks is at the trap I think it's called the one that curves up and it's the one we tighten the white cap that goes into the straight plumbing pace into the wall right there we're getting the slightest bit still coming out so we're going to undo it and maybe it wasn't threaded completely straight I appreciate your help so much I'm not a plumber never done this before and I can understand what you're telling me to do. Thank you​@@Housebarons

[@susiematthews9549]

​@@Housebaronsif that doesn't work I will be back next we are going to do the kitchen sink 😮

[@edwardkitson1137]

Where can you buy those push button stoppers?

[@Housebarons]

Hey Edward, Amazon or big box . Should be a link in the video description. Thanks for watching!

[@Alycanj]

I have watched a few videos where they recommend adding clear silicon around the sink gasket in the bowl and adding teflon tape to the threads up under the sink as drips from these pop up gaskets leak over time, How has it worked for you?

[@Housebarons]

Hey Dangerma, No leaks yet. I guess it’s a precaution, but these have large rubber gaskets - no water should get by. Thx for watching!

[@joejimenez1055]

Good vid. Only. Now u must place ur hand into the pool of used water... Mmmmmm modern tech.

[@Housebarons]

Hey Joe, True. Still beats having to take a part a drain to deal w/ a clog- that is major grossness and stink! Thx for watching!

[@9825k]

How your push button will avoid build up in the drain? Does it come with a strainer? If not you will still have to deal with removing stinky gunk and hairs.

[@tomproctor.archive]

Thank you. The background music is truly aggravating. Not necessary. Sorry but I had to say it.

[@Housebarons]

Thx for watching

[@mp4301]

I wonder how there is one dislike?!