Remove Stuck Old Tub Drain - FREE AND EASY!!

How to remove an old tub drain/spud with only a hair dryer, hacksaw, chisel, hammer, and wrench.
Free, easy, and 5-10 minutes of work!

[@chrismunson5120]

Another confirmation that this works. I used a dremel with a cut off wheel to make my notch. And a propane torch to heat things up. Serious beating with a hammer and chisel. Much harder hammering required than I saw in this video. But it eventually started to budge. Thanks!

[@trevormarchuk]

I was skeptical, but this was the last thing to try after trying everything else. THANK YOU! Worked much easier than anticipated.

[@peaseemiami8843]

Thank you!! This was the best tutorial ever!! I used a heat gun instead of a hairdryer, but it worked just the same. I’m 70yrs old so it took a little bit of effort with the chisel, but once it started to move, it was easy. Saved me some plumber money ☺️

[@woohoozzi]

Thank you so much! Spent hours with all sorts of other tools and strategies, even the blow dryer, but using the saw/chisel/hammer is what finally got it dislodged. Thank you thank you.

[@hammershomereno]

Awesome to hear brother!

[@305michaelw]

Your video gave me the most useful information of them all. The hairdryer work wonders on a 20 year old corrosive tube drain. It would budge until I used the hairdryer to loosen the old plumbers and glue. Thanks for the tip. Saved me a bunch of money.

[@annetimmerman9005]

I friggin love you! I worked 6 hours on taking that cuff out. 10 trips to the hardware store and the miracle blow dryer did the trick! Amen brother!

[@playforlifesharelifeandexp1466]

Strategy worked for me when nothing else would, you are a life saver, thank you so much @Hammers Home Reno!!!!

[@hammershomereno]

Love to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@BarbaraSculati]

It worked!!! After no success with first a tub drain wrench and then another trip to the store for a tub drain extractor, I tried the hacksaw/ chisel method and viola! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about this awesome idea- it is much appreciated.

[@nikihaan1094]

Yes, yes and YES! I tried every other way on an old gerber drain, nothing worked. After this video I used my oscillating tool to make the groove, heated it w the hair dryer, went to town with a hammer and chisel and voila! Thank you!

[@hammershomereno]

Awesome to hear! Tried and true! And cheap 😁

[@LaFilleMignon]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Your video was the only thing that worked for us. We had bought the drain wrench($15) and that broke the crossbars, we then got the drain extractor(another 20ish) and that didn't have enough grip so we were utterly at a loss. Tried your method with a heatgun and we were finally able to make it budge. You saved us a hefty bill from a plumber. Again tysm

[@hammershomereno]

Awesome to hear! I went through the same exact thing. Now take that extra money and go on a date night 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@Kevin_Q73]

Your the master, thanks so much. I had to make 4 cuts and hammer it all the way around 4 times before I could budge it with plyers. Took 40mins. I wouldn’t of committed like that without seeing you do it first :)

[@hammershomereno]

Awesome to hear! Definitely one of the most frustrating things I’ve came across. Thanks for checking it out and congrats!

[@erineshelman1776]

The hairdryer trick worked! I tried everything prior to finding your video, thank you!!!!

[@11101Mh]

I’m pretty good at DIY stuff but this was really tough. I was about to hire a pro until I found this video. Luckily, I had a heat gun. It took a couple of rounds but eventually got it loose.

[@hammershomereno]

Awesome to hear! Glad you saved some money! Spend that on someone else besides a plumber 😎👍🏼👊🏼

[@gletrains]

This is the way I got mine out. I bought two different extractors and both didn't work. I recommend doing this for sure. Nice work💪

[@hammershomereno]

Love to hear! I had the same issues initially. Thanks for watching!

[@Kojak4413]

Thank you. I had a real stubborn one. Never thought to hear it up. Real life saver

[@JorgeCintron85]

Like your idea... Used a multi tool with a metal cutting 1 inch blade, heat gun and a thick flat head. Took like 10 minutes. Thank you! I appreciate your video!

[@hammershomereno]

Beautiful!

[@kathrynthorpe5040]

You're a genious! Nothing else worked. None of the tools. Had it out in ten minutes using this method!

[@hammershomereno]

Love to hear it! Glad it fixed an annoying issue!

[@xbeefedgex]

you dropped this 👑

[@cncrim1]

The heat gun helps us a lot, it’s work.

[@bingbongcentralhq]

Thank you. Did it without needing to chisel!

[@PIeasantPain]

Just keeps spinning... any tips?

[@henrylee1335]

Thanks this helped me a lot. Took 3 minutes after warming up.

[@hammershomereno]

My pleasure 🙌🏼

[@centscents]

Very nice idea. Will try it later. Mine is a very old drain tube and have tried drain extractor. None of them worked. This may be a good try. Will see how it goes.

[@centscents]

Well. Mine is a very old one and may have been there for more than 20 years. It does not work with chipset. I may have to cut the base in order to remove the drain.

[@centscents]

As said, I cut the base in order to remove the drain sink. At the end of the removing job, I realized that I might be able to use plumber wrench to turn the base. It may be easier. Then, I did that. The removing job becomes an easier one. Ha Ha.

[@4evaDiceBoy2012]

Never knew to heat up drain. This will help me

[@truenorthny]

Thanks, this worked great. Good information and right to the point.

[@007MegaRoll]

mine does spin easily but wont come out what to do in this case?

[@robbunch2225]

Thanks, that will be the second method if another researched method fails. 🔨

[@philelrassi5743]

Thanks for the video. I just did this and it worked!

[@chrisolavarrieta]

Nice job bro never thought about a hair dryer...lol

[@therealwinton]

Thank you so much. These tips were a life saver.

[@hammershomereno]

It’s a thing of beauty. Good to hear!

[@caigenatzenweiler3646]

You might have just saved me my sanity

[@Matthewcraighead2024]

Great way to get it done! Thanks for the information 👍

[@gdog9010]

It pays to be handy! Ill let you know if this works. Thanks

[@tnyima]

Nice and simple. Great tip, thanks!

[@scubanplz]

Awesome, thanks for posting. I will try it.

[@thekidofdarkness1]

You saved me a bill from the plumber! Damn drain wrench broke my tub drain also!

[@hammershomereno]

Beautiful!

[@shawnw6309]

thank you! Your way just worked!!

[@scottsteele791]

It didn't actually work for me, mine was very stuck or over-tightened and probably 60yr installed. I ended up prying the top part of the drain off after this method got it loose enough to break without hurting the tub. Thanks for the help.

[@pwammann1]

Well done thanks for posting

[@gregorygullojr.7992]

This was a great trick thanks man!

[@hammershomereno]

You got it my man!

[@kauaireed9006]

Wow, great job

[@hammershomereno]

Thanks! Bless!

[@sabakelelah]

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[@michaelryszkiewicz4998]

50 year old drain. BOOM! Out. Now to get this giant cast iron piece of crap pink tub out of its spot

[@davyrockstar4595]

short blade saws all two cuts in drain

[@johnny05100]

My plumber can’t get it out! Want a job 😂??

[@hammershomereno]

That’s what a free video is here for! 🙌🏼

[@mindshelfpro]

buu biiii