How to Replace a Bathtub Drain 🛁

[@gywanneleonard6309]

Hello I know this video is from 6 years ago, but I wanted to let you know that I just changed out my tub stopper following your instructions! Just wanted to say thank you 😊!!

[@staceyjones7196]

I'm about change mine this weekend. That's why I'm watching now.

[@lookeywho1287]

1:52 Good video except for the fact you did not replace the gasket. Yeah, you might get by without it, but why take a chance when it will only take another minute or so to replace.

[@cocomerry135]

Your video is amazing

[@earlgarcia2736]

He explained that was for the underside of the tub. @@lookeywho1287

[@lot5953]

​@@lookeywho1287gasket?

[@baconbutty1131]

I had a plumber in to replace a couple of sinks and toilets. I asked him about the drain. He said it was a big job as he would have to 'remove the entire bathtub to do it'. I now realize he just didn't want to be bothered. What a BS artist! Thanks for the easy to follow video. You're one of the good guys! ♥🇨🇦

[@tjanders9863]

Just switched from the old lever drain stop to the touch toe drain stop. I have never done a drain related job before I always got a plumber and never gave it a second thought. I just saved roughly $100 as I was quoted $140 by a local plumber. Take care of yourselves everybody Great video!!!

[@worldview730]

You always have to pressure test the drain for any leaks in the shoe pipe underneath. Never take it for granted that your plumbers putty is holding up. Remember one drip equals a leak

[@elizabethlawson9163]

We absolutely hate our toe pop up drain. We want a regular

[@sab605]

My mother is 90 and lives in another state. Her bathtub drain was leaking water so she called a plumber and he replaced the bathtub drain like you just did and the bill totaled $285.00. Thank you for posting this informative video.

[@nakkohmt8978]

Just what I got quoted. Waiting for the plumber right now. I'm nervous doing it by myself because of the washer. Some say you have to place it under the tub or theres gonna be a leak. He just didnt use it at all. Why???

[@Calihan]

@@nakkohmt8978 There already is a washer under the tub. That one stays in place, it doesn't get removed. The only reason you'd mess with that is if it was leaking. He was just replacing the drain in the video, there was no leak.

[@BryanTangren]

quick and easy. no wasted time with backstory or other fluff. great stuff, thanks so much!

[@jz634]

As someone that recently started doing handyman's work around the house, this was really helpful. Thank you so much!

[@RifleG36]

This video saved me a ton of money. I spent $10 for the barbell drain removal tool and $19.99 for the bathtub drain. Thank you!

[@annhaefner2180]

Me, too, and I'm a girl! Super easy after watching the video!

[@Albertthegreat2010]

Im glad you mentioned the rubber gasket cause I wasn't sure if I needed to replace mine or not. Thank You!

[@Jsleezy_2000]

Thank you for posting such a simple and easy to follow video. A quick trip to the hardware store and literally 5 minutes later pop up tub drain is fixed. I can’t thank you enough!!

[@annhaefner2180]

I am so jazzed that I replaced this myself with the wonderful video that I'm going to try replacing a sink faucet next.

[@lauradavidsonbrienza4137]

This was so helpful. My first DIY plumber repair was a success thanks to this simple video.

[@mandabear3121]

Tried to use the barbell removal tool for the replacement on my drain and had to look for a drain key-type tool instead. Wound up getting a Tub Drain Extractor to take the old drain out. As far as presentation - this was a great video for showing the process of replacing a drain. I had to look up additional help for replacing an older, corroded drain. Perhaps a 2.0 to include some variables you'll run into? Thanks for the video Maple Ridge Plumber!

[@rezagrans1296]

Dint get wooondid there dijya' ;)? Maple rij gud wurk!👏

[@wayfarer2397]

Have used the this video in the past with great success, but this time I struggled for a half an hour until I realized there were two sizes of pipe fitting screwed into one another and the larger one would never fit my drain!🤣. Next time it’ll only take five minutes! Thank you for the concise and confidence-building video!

[@cloud9designs418]

OMG, my tub hasn't worked for 2 years because of my drian. I had no idea, maybe now I can try to fix this on my own. I'm also in Maple Ridge. THX

[@dragonfly264]

Well done. Thanks for the short, to-the-point instructions. I already have a money pit in this 80-year old house! Need to find as many price cuts as necessary.

[@Flowing23]

It doesn’t work like this in reality A lot of the time. If the drain cracks underneath the tub, you got to get your tub out to redo the piping, or open up the ceiling underneath the bathtub for access. Be very very careful. His video is a little too simple!!

[@vipkarl]

​@@Flowing23 that's my fear

[@evang5626]

I was worried when ours went out, but I had it fixed in no time. Thank you from all KZbin warriors. The one extra tool I needed was a “tub drain extractor” as ours was too corroded to use the wrench to turn it out. -Hope that helps someone in the future!

[@drewo194]

Made it easy to change the drain and save some money. Literally took 5 mins. Good info, thanks!

[@txskid1]

Thank you for your step-by-step video. I was able to replace mine in 10 minutes and saved $357.00. And I am not the most mechanical person. Thank you again! I even took pics.

[@surfearth1]

Just completed this after watching your video. Always wondered what wrench you used to get that drain out. Now I’m an official owner of a barbell tub tool. LOL You saved me time and $. Thank you!

[@DaveCollette]

Just wanted yo say a massive thanks to you for the video. Just finished the job in about 15 minutes and cost me 50 bucks in total.

[@martinr1867]

you are a lifesaver. Sho hard for the non-plumber to know what tools are necessary for a simple repair.

[@netcan2]

Thanks for your help, I initially left the washer there and then noticed that the drain sits too high and a ring of water sits there, I took the washer out and now it's perfect. Thank you!

[@annhaefner2180]

Good to know - I'm going to try this. It holds water but sits a little high. Thanks.

[@brianlee1517]

Thank you so much for this video! You saved me hundreds of dollars! I was able to complete this job in 10 minutes! My wife was seriously impressed! So easy!

[@ashleemarie8779]

For whatever reason our plumber told use we need to remove the whole tub to install this lol I’m just going to do it myself! Thanks for the instruction video

[@gerryp84]

I can’t believe it truly was as easy as you made it out to be! Thank you so much for this video!

[@thrivinglightworkerbrittne9539]

So grateful for hot guys who make diy tutorials! I can totally do this 💪

[@chrysanthemum3464]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It was exactly what I was looking for 💜

[@gregoryv.zimansr4031]

great video. I needed to make sure I didn't need the gasket that came with the new setup. I needed to remove the lever and plug assembly. It fought a little but it finally came out. thanks again for taking your time to make the video.

[@senecaofcordoba1623]

Last time I did it exactly as was shown: the old drain pipe cracked beneath the drain and it turned out to be great fun - a pipe replacement project.

[@kou-yhiyoung8304]

My plumber refused to do it for my old bathtub for this reason

[@Faithfulfamily]

1.3 M views for a channel with less than 5k subs! Nice job! I just used this to refresh myself on a reinstallation! Easy to follow!

[@roomfullofmirrors50]

This is good Last night in my Home I heard water dripping ,so I crawled under my home to discover the tube drain was leaking, I now have the confidence to fix it myself , Great video Thanks my man ...

[@jerryace1471]

I friggin love this. I am going to do this tomorrow. The instructions you gave are very and straight forward. If all goes well I will be back with my happy dance

[@natemiller1392]

Thanks so much man! I was able to get it done myself and I am nowhere near a professional. You made it too easy.

[@flippedpbl]

Just followed this step by step and it literally took me 5 minutes. Great job explaining the process.

[@justinluttrell1769]

Ah, a video for those drains that aren't rusty and glued into the PVC threaded pipe... "Just comes right out" lol

[@pollock56th]

It took a pry bry, blood , and prayer to get mine off.

[@thowdy]

I got mine out easily. Guess I’m lucky.

[@roadstories007]

Mine was silicone in and took a look of effort but did come out. Put plumbers putty back on the new one.

[@krobarrides9028]

one of those small hacksaw. it was corroded and the cross piece was gone. had to cut a section out and pull the rest off

[@pikabunz]

I'm one of the unlucky ones too. I watched another video and someone said to try a heat gun and I was too scared to try that so I used my nice blow dryer on the hottest setting then slowly (and carefully) started prying the edges off with one of those multi use painters tool. The drain cover was warped by then so make sure you really don't want your old drain pipe if you wanna try what I did. I loosed the cover all around and FINALLY the drain wrench would give. It took a lot of time, but I did it on my own - no hubby included and no damaged tub.

[@briandarnell1809]

Great video...I'll add that I have usually run across the old dried up plumbers puddy from the prior drain. I take my time doing a good job of cleaning that out and making sure there are not chunks in the drain hole.

[@anntownsend2630]

Thank you so much! Pregnant lady over here and I am so glad I can just order a few things off Amazon and do this myself rather than calling a plumber.

[@leosteinman3057]

Queen

[@deanhinton2882]

Great instructions. I would have messed this project up big time without your video. Thanks!

[@drewdawkins3937]

Awesome video. I watched it one time and did both my tub drains. The only hard part was the initial twist off of the drain. But once you get it moving, it should only take you five minutes to complete this job. THANK YOU!!!

[@vitalrights7390]

This video is a BEST case scenario and poster should have Cautioned against the many things that can go wrong. Many will try this and start a plumbing nightmare ... This based on over 35 yrs in this trade.

[@seanmcd72]

well you want to fill us in, or give us a few hints?!

[@wnsmlssm]

@@seanmcd72 no, he wants us to call him (ie. a plumber) and pay $200 for a 5 minute job.

[@annhaefner2180]

@@seanmcd72I did have trouble using the tool to get the old drain to start turning. Just poured boiling water on it though and loosened it right up.

[@alicemckane4329]

Thank you so much for this video!! I am going to try to replace mine like your instructions! This is the best tutorial of any I have watched!

[@jessicafranz3247]

Thank you so much for this video! I just successfully replaced my drain all by myself!!!

[@danielrucerito]

Great video! Simple instructions and guidance. I had no idea on how to replace my bathtub drain. After watching this video, I went to Lowe's and grab the right tools and did the job in under 10 minutes. Thank you!

[@texman1166]

Thank you, sir. I had to use a pipe wrench along with the drain wrench to get the old drain out. Worked great.

[@robertshaw4990]

Thanks for the instructional video. You should consider adding affiliate links for the tools used.

[@FlyingSparks12336]

This is why KZbin is the best bar none

[@howtodoitdude1662]

The gasket is actually for the strainer, not under the tub. The instructions indicate this. Plumbers putty also works. Thanks for sharing.

[@dttub]

Gasket for under Tub, not for Strainer.

[@sherribuxton7773]

Thank you. The hard water in our city has made our drains look awful. We're going to do this this weekend!

[@JB11335]

thank you sir! You are the real MVP for homeowners everywhere!

[@sarredondo13]

This was so helpful and really straight to the point. Thank you!!

[@JohnSmithh644]

Thank you so much for the video. I was scared to touch it didn't want to break or cause leaks but now I feel confident

[@27kjh]

You explained it all very well. Good camera work too, I could see what you were doing. Thank you so much.

[@HMR2121]

Wonderful video. I changed mine following this video in less than 20 minutes.

[@robertlucas7185]

Bought tub tool to remove drain. For harder to remove drain use a 14" monkey wrench to get more leverage so that puppy will turn. Thanks for your video. It helped me a lot.

[@travismcadams7546]

This video was super straight forward and to the point. Also, very helpful. Exactly the type of info I was looking for. Thank you for putting this out.

[@dionh70]

I typically avoid any plumbing work that isn't exterior to a wall, such as a shutoff valve, and I am absolute trash at brazing/soldering copper. This task, however, looks like something I can manage. Nice tutorial.

[@robertsoucek4119]

Just followed these directions and was pretty simple. Thank you for the video!

[@johnnoxel4188]

Thanks for the great video... my replacement went very smoothly!

[@seanpaul1551]

Ahhhh teaching. The gift that keeps on giving. Thank you.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Thanks so much for such a clear, easy-to-follow vid.

[@eltonhammond]

Very well explained and very professional. Easy to see you really know your job well. Great teacher. Just what I needed to take on my own job. Last video I watched took 15 minutes to tell me much less than you did in 5 minutes.

[@rickycv4015]

Best explanatory video i have found after An hour of KZbin search. Good job there

[@carsonpoppenger3189]

The best video by far I've found on this fix. Very concise and explained all the key points very well. Just wish I hadn't wasted so much time on all the other people trying to explain it, leaving out key info. Helped me fix my neighbors drain, she couldn't afford a plumber. So thanks!

[@johnfleur7743]

Thank you. I looked at your video to inquire about the washer. Perfect explanation.

[@mystik_748]

Nice video, short & sweet! Thought bathtub drain replacement is close to rocket engineering and wouldn't mind paying $200 to get it fixed by a plumber. This video made me do the job for $11 (price for the barbell tub tool). Well thanks! 😎

[@crownsathisfeet7063]

Awesome I'm going to try this today on soaking tub drain pop up.Thanks for the breakdown. Will update

[@shannonkirby7040]

Thanks for video!!! Have a leak what’s looks like coming from drain line coming from drain itself I’m definitely no plumber but KZbin University I’m slowing learning 🤪 How do you go about replacing drain underneath it’s in basement Thanks You

[@walterlewelt8474]

Fantastic. I am handy man but never done this before. Excellent explanation.

[@mhsmith1234]

Great instructions - Replaced mine today exactly as decscibed

[@kaybee6183]

That looked incredibly easy! I'm going to give it a go!

[@dschleppe]

I went to put in my new drain and there was a white silicone type gasket in there. Should I still add plumbers putty or just reuse the gasket? Great video!

[@oscartiscareno1432]

if it is a metal drain, use plumbers putty. plumbers putty is always recommended for metal

[@stevefontenot6928]

Excellent video - gets right to the point; easy to understand

[@lonnieweddington2883]

Just one of a number of projects I will undertake. The tub drain is rusted a bit so there's work to be done. I tend to watch many of these vids.

[@billgraper482]

appreciate the short video used the barbell tool, worked like a charm job went smoothly many thanks!

[@olivaddavilo9614]

It's always a good idea to put a drop cloth or blanket in the tub to prevent the tub from being damaged if you drop a tool/part.

[@Kay-zi7tt]

Just going to write the same thing..

[@neil340]

all that metal clanking around on porcelain makes me nervous

[@kingofcastlechaos]

That is actually how I interview new tradespeople. A simple job done well and with proper respect of my property leads to more work. This would not go well for him regardless of how awesome his work was.

[@bmw3842]

Thanks so much. Because It broke off and tub drain wrench is the best ... What size drain stopper is that .

[@eruizh0128]

Gracias amigo por El video muy bueno,no tenia idea de como sacar El Viejo,ese es mi siguiente proyecto en este invierno,. Buen dia,.

[@Afterfire4304]

Nice video, thank you. I would also recommend laying down something protective to preclude dropped tool damage and footprints to tub finish. Also, some thread anti seize to prevent lock up upon drain removal.

[@closequarters4575]

Great video. I wish all drains unscrewed that easily 🫤. Usually by the time the drain is ready to replace, that thing requires major torque to get out.

[@annhaefner2180]

Mine was so stuck almost gave up. Poured boiling water on it though and immediately started turning.

[@elsiemontgomery5866]

I’ve been wanting to do this for years. Thank you so very much.

[@PopToons]

Thanks this helped a lot

[@DadsCigaretteRun]

Weird place to find you lol. Great vid for sure though

[@erice9536]

Answered my question, good video. Now I find out if it comes out so easy after 53 years!

[@jasdeepsingh6336]

Thank you! I just changed my drain it was nice and easy. Though it felt like a deadlock before i saw your video

[@jamescc2010]

Should we replace the rubber seal too so the whole thing is brand new, or we might run risk of damaging something or worst cause leak?

[@mst5632]

Gasket is on the underside of the tub sealing the drain flange to the tub. Plumber’s Putty is used on top sealing the drain cover to the top of the tub. His video was spot-on.

[@ramonaroldan9279]

What about if I have a leak from there should I put that gasket that comes with the part. Thanks have a Bless day.

[@nberlanga7240]

Good morning, what replacement did you use? How do we know which one will fit? Thank you for your help!

[@goldibee]

Wow, this is so simple. Thanks so much for the demo and saving me some money. Much appreciated!

[@neipas02]

That was great.. long story short I pulled the drain to check for depth. I have to buy a waterless trap due to there being no conventional tap currently installed. I was then left with a leak and the same odor coming up that I had intended to fix with the waterless trap. I'm going to attempt to tighten the snot out of the drain to at least get rid of the leak, and maybe buy some plumbers putty if i need to. Thank you very much!

[@markk3652]

I had the cross piece snap off with using the barbell tool upon removal, had to fish out broken piece from trap with flex grabber tool since it was the old style post with the twist drop stopper. An hour with a dremel and cutoff wheels to slice thru the inner flange to split it in half for removal. What a job that was!!

[@carsonpoppenger3189]

There's a metal tool you can pound in and twist our using a socket driver. It's called a Tub Drain Extractor. Works great but will damage the drain, so only use it on old ones you want out, not on a new drain you're putting in. For install you need that Dumbbell wrench on the crossbars.

[@bigrandyc9237]

Hey Dude,great video,very informative,Thanks a lot.You have save me a little chunk of $ as I have about four of these to do.

[@katynunnery6254]

Now if the bottom falls down and its a down stairs slab apt with a tenent

[@katynunnery6254]

And u got new tile and a cast iron tub and its on the outside wall in a basement style apt

[@katynunnery6254]

The tile is at bottom , new on top over lipping the tub on bottom and top and the custom now after watching ur video thinks it was easy as one two three like u showing it but that the best and now the customer is now in the shit 200 on a service call and is mad and all because he seen ur video but because u didnt seal the bottom before at the bottom the last time u were there or the cast iron is bad or broken and now leaks at tub base calls the me on the job to fix ur quick money job now i had too cut tile and take out tub to fix the plumbing after the ower remodeled the bathroom with a half ass plumber , tile guy so thank you for ur plumbing service

[@vitalrights7390]

Katy Nunnery Actually you could try from behind the wet wall on same floor and make access that way under the tub. This video is a BEST case scenario and poster should have Cautioned against the many things that can go wrong. Many will try this and start a plumbing nightmare ... This based on over 35 yrs in this trade.

[@vitalrights7390]

This video is a BEST case scenario and poster should have Cautioned against the many things that can go wrong. Many will try this and start a plumbing nightmare ... This based on over 35 yrs in this trade.

[@jimtimbs7359]

I tried that ! You forgot to mention that the center cross piece breaks out before it unscrews !!!

[@snowps1]

Then what do you do?

[@srellessemaj]

There is a lady that has a video on KZbin who used a hammer and pliers jammed into the hole. She applied pressure and twisted the drain right out. Mine also had the cross piece broken out but her technique worked for me.

[@thebrakshow7415]

In case someone is looking for this answer, there is an extraction tool that basically bites into the walls and allows you to remove it. Cost about $15

[@jaceves]

So glad I found this video! Thanks so much for sharing. You saved me time and money: 🤩👍🏼

[@jaimeraygada7299]

Very good video. Now my tub is fixed. Thank you so much.

[@plantnut65]

Great video. Clear and concise. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Wishing you well.

[@molliebethrice1216]

Thanks so much for the easy-to-follow video. What happens if the new drain is the slightest bit smaller than the old? I tried wrapping with about five layers of tape but the threads still won't catch. The kit I bought came with a plastic threaded sleeve for larger drain pipes, but this is too big to fit in the pipe (it fits snugly on the old drain piece, so I know the difference is very slight). Any suggestions are welcome!

[@matthewdethlefson586]

Having the same issue right now. How did you fix the problem? It starts to thread and just gets way too tight and won't go all the way.

[@molliebethrice1216]

@@matthewdethlefson586 After taking the pieces to a plumbing supply store, they told me the old stuff was a unique brand that used a slightly different size thread (annoying). I ended up having to call a plumber to replace the inside pipes with standard sizing as well 😖

[@matthewdethlefson586]

@@molliebethrice1216 thank you. Looks like I'll be leaving the old stuff in then.

[@omgorangelollipop8184]

Thank you buddy! Was dreading this job. It's actually very easy. God bless!

[@TheRealToastman]

Thanks your the helpful video. Unfortunately, not a lot of people will think about changing the shower drain until they discovered a leak.

[@YouTubeUserToo]

Hey, thanks for all the chips and scratches in the paint job on my tub

[@danamalaha5542]

Straight to the point thank you so much!

[@prodigy_gemini294]

Using this video 8 years after the fact. Thank you.