How To Stop A Drain From Leaking - Pop Up Drain

[@SitBrigid]

Thank you! I fixed this in under 5 minutes! Prior to correcting this the drain sounded like a motor from the water leaking out!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@knightwatchman]

I have the EXACT same American Standard pop up drain and just followed your instructions on how to clean the drain and stopper which fixed the leak. THANKS!!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad I could help

[@jennrose3220]

This was probably the fifth video I watched. The rest, obviously, didn't help. This one did! I felt dumb, but saved probably $200. Thank you!!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I'm happy to help. Great job.

[@winterdesert1]

As simple as a fix as this video is, it actually helped me. I just installed the new drain, and it's easy to miss the small parts like leftover putty around the edge. Thank you!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@Paulifornia]

You’re the man. Made me look like thee man to my wife. All thanks to you. Simple and effective video. It’s appreciated.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad to hear it

[@mdwfoy]

Thanks! Mine needed the screw raised. Fixed it while I was taking a bath!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

It's nice t find such and easy fix. Great job.

[@maureencallahan6001]

I've only had this tub and drain for 2 months and it just started leaking. Fixed in in 5 minutes with your video. The screw needed to be lengthened just like you showed and worked perfectly.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Great job.I'm happy to help.

[@cemoto611]

Only needed the first two minutes and it’s fixed … thank you!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I'm happy to help.

[@alyssamercier6459]

Thank you so much for this, saved me so much time and money!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@Teknicl]

Just purchased a home that had an American standard tub that would not stop draining. Using your video I was able to remove the drain stopper and compare the rubber seal to yours and found it was reversed. Thank you!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@derekwilliamson8950]

Thanks for the easy to follow video, fixed our drain easy with it.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@sparkletronvagaming2984]

This helped me figure out why my pop-up drain stopper wasn't holding water. Unfortunately, I did have to replace it, but now, I know how to so it's no big deal. Thanks a bunch for the video!

[@kassafrass5]

Thank you for this 👍🏻 you really helped me out!

[@elizabethdumas4147]

Wow, what a simple fix!

[@amcourtney82]

This worked perfectly!! Thanks!!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Thanks for the visit.

[@JaniceSmith-n9y]

Thank you this very detailed video helped me…thankbyou

[@DoubleA-ou7pj]

Thanks! Yours was like the tenth one I had to watch.😊

[@22casperlove]

This worked! Thank you for your help!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@kd3115]

Ok I got it thank you your a lot more helpful than my apartment maintenance 😂

[@Asherons]

I have the same stopper, same problem. Thank you for the video.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@FKTFarms728]

This was the exact problem I had, thank you so much for explaining how to fix it.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

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[@corbycarter8257]

Very helpful video. Thank you so much!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

You are so welcome!

[@sandyparks6441]

Thank you for your demonstration it solved my problem!😀

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@saygeevans4840]

Thank you so so much!!

[@BarbaraHoffman-l1s]

This is the stopper that I have, but someone took it apart and can't put the pieces back together. I don't want to buy a whole new assembly for over $100. Any suggestions? If I could see an exploded view I could probably put the pieces back together, nothing is broken, just not together.

[@Cynthia-gi4gk]

Thank you this helped me fix my problem

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped

[@NewGunEnthusiast]

I have the exact stopper and it was the exact issue you showed here. Thanks for saving me from buying a new stopper! I appreciate you!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad I could help!

[@tredessajones9808]

I love u that worked perfectly thank you

[@getitdonehomerepair]

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[@joekalina9535]

Thanks. I think my washers have hardened after 20 years. Home Depot had the whole popup stopper for $2.50, so i ordered it online with free shipping. Should get it tomorrow. You could just get the washer but they cost more than the entire stopper.

[@joekalina9535]

Correction, they cost $3. I ordered the 3/8 inch bottom piece and it fit. You have to be careful because that bottom piece can be 5/16. Very close to the same size. Make sure you get the right size. It's the Little piece that screws in at the bottom.

[@laurao48]

Was ready to call the plumber when I found this. However, the post didn’t come out with the ‘stopper’. I scrubbed around the tub with a magic eraser and cleaned the gasket. That did it! We just moved into this house and it’s exhausting, but now I can soak in the tub tonight.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

That is great. I’m happy to help. Don’t forget to hit the thumbs up and subscribe

Thank you so much!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@kellylazette5080]

Thanks!

[@stuartsiegel4188]

The screw was not extending far enough in my tub. His suggestion fixed it

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Glad it helped!

[@firstbloodwarrior3868]

I appreciate you soooooo much!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Happy to help!

[@lexiwagner9755]

This helped me fix my pop up drain that was draining like that, thank you for helping!!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I'm happy to help.

[@thwatcher]

The screw is not part of the top piece. But it usually turns with the top piece allowing you to make the adjustment that you did. If turning the top piece does not adjust the screw, then unscrew the top piece from the middle piece and use a screw driver to adjust the screw from the inside. Then put the top piece back on. You can also remove the top piece from the middle piece to replace the rubber washer when it goes bad.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Thank you for watching and your input.

[@jennrose3220]

Depends on your particular stopper. Worked for me. I don't have the spot for a screwdriver like so many other videos.

[@Jean-Paul_1984]

Great video. Thanks!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

You're welcome!

[@lonwillis783]

Thanks Jim! 😆

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Thanks for watching.I hope all is well.

[@mcelfreshiii]

What about a pop up drain that won't drain without removing the pop up? Are my threads too far down? It didn't seem to pop anymore either.

[@learnnnearnn7831]

Thank you 🤝🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾💯

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Any time.Thanks for watching.

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

Mine is leaking from that part that goes around the stopper if you know what I’m talking about (the silver part you said has plumbers putty)

[@kb1633]

Thank you!!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

You're welcome!

[@madisonmcclain4302]

What if it still has a slow persistent leak

[@getitdonehomerepair]

You will need to remove the trap below and clean it out. I will be posting a video soon on that problem.

[@kd3115]

I have a new one that won't close to stop water. Brand new what do I do?

[@getitdonehomerepair]

You should be able to adjust the new one

[@kd3115]

@getitdonehomerepair I have and many different ways. It's like the rubber isn't soft enough or something like that or not enough of the rubber ring. Now it seals but not for long.

[@cjduquette4732]

Still not stopping the water from draining, what else can I do?

[@frankbryant4330]

I replaced broken pop up, new one leaked...thank you!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Great. I'm happy to help. Don't forget to subscribe.

[@GaleBraun-p4k]

So, can anyone give me a hint on how to get the stopper cap off? I have tried counter clockwise and clockwise but it won’t unscrew. Thinking about trying to use pliers but worry I may damage the cylinder.

[@getitdonehomerepair]

Is the drain a pop up drain or controlled with a lever

[@GaleBraun-p4k]

@@getitdonehomerepair it’s a pop up. I finally got it. None of the videos I watched said to put it in closed position before unscrewing. I finally accidentally tried it and voila…it came off. This old 75+ year old granny got it cleaned out. Thank you for reaching out!

[@tamarahbernixe]

I’m watching this as I’m in the tub I tried to have a good bath before I go to a funeral tommorow and The water always drains leaving me with no hot water smh lol 😊

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I'm happy to help.Thanks for watching.

[@jennrose3220]

I'm sorry for your loss. Baths are best antidepressant, aren't they?

[@danimotherofchickens479]

What if it's down and looks closed...but water is still slowly leaking out

[@jennrose3220]

It's that short screw. Turn the bottom clockwise and watch it grow.

[@jennrose3220]

This was probably the fifth video I watched. The rest, obviously, didn't help. This one did! I felt dumb, but saved probably $200. Thank you!!!

[@getitdonehomerepair]

I'm happy to help. Great job.

[@TriciaKnapek2011]

Thank you!!!