How to Replace a Bathtub Drain 🛁

This video is a step by step instruction on how to replace a bathtub drain.
If your tub begins to drain slowly or stops draining completely, it has probably become blocked by something. If chemicals don’t help, you will need to remove the drain and unblock it yourself. And you might need to remove the old drain to replace it with a new one.
Of course, you can call in a professional plumber, like us at Maple Ridge Plumber to do it for you. However, removing a drain is a rather simple task, and you might be able to DIY.
That is why we complied a video for you, showing you exactly how it is done in a step by step tutorial!
Removing a bathtub drain not a hard task, but if you need any help, contact us anytime at: www.MapleRidgePlumber.com
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[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnthomas3842]

I bought that tool from Amazon 8 bucks, it did not work, cross bars were gone. I tried different tools and decided to get an easy out from Amazon, black friday deal was 14 dollars for set of 8, the biggest one is for drains. With a little work I was able to get the old one out, followed your instructions with the putty and tool you used, perfect. Thank you for the video. Now to tackle the two delta shower valves. I will do that during plumbers hours in case I have a major problem. As it stands now, I have about 130.00 invested in all three jobs. I still will have the tools I bought, I will let the neighbors know I have the tools if they ever need them.

[@BryanTangren]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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! ♥🇨🇦

[@drewo194]

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

[@lauradavidsonbrienza4137]

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

[@Albertthegreat2010]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@gerryp84]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@seanpaul1551]

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

[@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!👏

[@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!

[@sarredondo13]

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

[@rickycv4015]

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

[@goldibee]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@elsiemontgomery5866]

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

[@thrivinglightworkerbrittne9539]

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

[@robertsoucek4119]

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

[@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

[@martinr1867]

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

[@JB11335]

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

[@deanhinton2882]

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

[@texman1166]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@laquenastokes9374]

Short video, included all materials needed, and less than $50.00 later, task complete!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@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

[@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

[@plantnut65]

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

[@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!

[@stevefontenot6928]

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

[@ritamariekelley4077]

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

[@peteryeung111]

Excellent. Straight to the point. Thank you!

[@jaimeraygada7299]

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

[@johnfleur7743]

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

[@joycehardy9422]

I replaced it! Very easy! Thank you!

[@kaybee6183]

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

[@danamalaha5542]

Straight to the point thank you so much!

[@janehernon]

EXCELLENT instructional video! Thank YOU!👍👍

[@jessicafranz3247]

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

[@mynonameyt]

Very good, right to the point.

[@billgraper482]

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

[@Supaj00]

This was awesome

[@randomname9758]

Great stuff, direct and to the point.

[@robertshaw4990]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@bryanmacias4947]

Great video- thank you for the step by step tutorial.

[@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!

[@HMR2121]

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

[@ThanhHuynh-dc4gz]

Thank you so much. Very practical and informative.

[@dainercindyvillalobos5557]

Thanks a lot man. I did it successfully following the instructions!

[@erice9536]

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

[@cableman1234able]

Thank you for your demo. Now I'm changing mine.

[@mhsmith1234]

Great instructions - Replaced mine today exactly as decscibed

[@Rowingstud]

Perfect walk through. It helped me complete this project.

[@sharonredmond5098]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@godrilla6764]

I really appreciate the help.

[@SHORTY257220]

BEST VIDEO OF SEEN, THANKS

[@PopToons]

Thanks this helped a lot

[@DadsCigaretteRun]

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

[@almazabraha]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed.

[@alondraponce7565]

Straight forward bud thank u

[@jaimekerr1565]

Super helpful, sir! Thank you so much!! onto my next project!

[@AjayKumar-dv4pq]

Just what I needed. Thanks you buddy!

[@jeffmacdonald4634]

Thanks for this. Easy to understand!

[@omgorangelollipop8184]

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

[@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.

[@YouTubeUserToo]

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

[@walterlewelt8474]

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

[@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.

[@benkanobe7500]

Thank You! Outstanding

[@sherribuxton7773]

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

[@HansPacker]

Nice, clear explanation

[@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

[@sunnyvalencia8299]

This was an excellent video. Thank you.

[@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! 😎

[@johnscerbo130]

Great video thanks for sharing your knowledge on this plumbing repair

[@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.

[@bigstinky99]

Excellent!!! Thanks!

[@gregjerome4258]

What a great video. Thank you!

[@FrankS-ff6yp]

Best video by far

[@ksimpp]

First video that came up, and you're from my hometown! Wild. Great video too thank you :)

[@just_woodsie2421]

Thanks for showing this. I found it very helpful

[@mafzal2005]

Awesome video, Thanks!

[@notny411]

Thank you sir! Nice video!

[@OmegaZero1981]

Thanks dude. Here I was trying to get the old drain out with channel locks I'm like "there must be some tool for this" XD

[@sassyblack100]

Thaaaaank you! Will save me money 😊

[@MrWuWatt]

Great vid guy!