Bathroom Sink Drain Stopper Not Working
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- Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2019
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Explanation of 4 common types of failures which result in your drain stopper not operating correctly. Additionally the removal of the stopper can be used for maintaining your drain and cleaning out hair and grime. 
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I am a 74 year old woman and by watching you I as able to fix this myself. THANK YOU. Made me feel powerful.
I literally LOVE these type of comments. Good for you on taking the initiative. Wish you all the best.
Dang right!! Who needs expensive plumbers!
And I'm a 72 year old woman and I feel the same as you Joann!!
Absolutely fantastic video… now to go fix the stuck stopper!! Thanks for taking the time to make this 😊
Yep, 57 here! I couldn't make the clip stay as I was trying to pinch it together. Rewatched that section and voila!
THANK YOU! I watched a whole bunch of these videos, and none of them helped me. My biggest problem was that the clip kept falling off. (Very frustrating--especially since there's not a lot of room there for me to work, and the positions I had to get into were awkward and uncomfortable with my hip and knee replacements.) You are the ONLY one who explained what to do; the others all said "Put the clip back on." You showed me exactly how to put it on and how to make it tight. A 74-year-old woman, I am thrilled that I could fix this by myself!
Same here, barely room enough to put my head under the sink. However, all I had to do was tighten the pivot rod screw. Real Easy THANKS.
My husband passed away close to four years ago and I don't know what I would do without these helpful RUclips videos! I was able to fix my bathroom sink using this video which saved me a lot of money for something easily fixable. Don't know how I would continue repairing my house wo RUclips videos so thank you again for the easy answers.
The stopper was taken out of our sink for 6 months while my husband said he would fix it. I got tired of waiting and watched this video. One trip to the Home Depot and 20 minutes later all fixed. Thank you for perfect explanation and pictures.
Boom 💥 love it! Don’t stop there keep rolling with the repairs.
Same here.... I’m on my way to Home Depot in the morning!
lol. you go girl.. I am in the same boat.
Same here! This was on our “quarantine to do list”. That was made in April 2020. Still not done! My husband is out of town for work this week so here I am, trying to FINALLY fix it myself.
Look beans
I'm one of those married women who likes to learn how to do everything myself because my husband is not a handyman. You have completely rocked my world today, thank you! :)
same here
Ditto 🙌
Same
You are one of the few that ACTUALLY show EXACTLY how to properly align and install the stopper. Thank you! Your video was EXCELLENT! I now know how to repair my broken stopper. Much appreciation to you!
Just saw this one I said the same thing. Most Excellent...be bless my brothers and sisters. Keep teaching, Keep sharing and keep safe, and keep loving... John3:16
Best demonstration; I was able to replace a bathroom sink stopper. I liked the fact that you showed the right way and the wrong way. By the way, I am an 87 year old woman. Thank you so much.
Hi Scott, our bathroom sink stopper lift rod has been loose for YEARS. The horizontal rod was not connected to the strap, and the lift rod would pull completely up and out of the faucet base. Your video showed me how to fix everything! A big bonus from doing this repair: The top of our lift rod is square, not round, so when the lift rod got loose, the little square would never stay lined up parallel with the wall (which drove me nuts). I made sure I got the square lined up perfectly when I tightened the bolt holding the lift rod, and now it's all good! And now I know the names of all the little parts under the sink! Thanks so much. Your video was by far the best one I found out of the four that I watched.
Thanks so much for the feedback and support 🙌
This was one of the most helpful home repair videos I’ve seen. Great camera angles to see what was needed and discussed all major potential issues. Thank you so much for the help!
I am a senior woman dealing with a leak under my sink; it was a broken seal that you show at 5:46! I didn't even see the seal fall out, so what you said made me go look for it. So tiny, but it is cracked apart and that was causing the leak! On to hunt down a seal now! Thank you SO much! You saved me, right before Christmas company coming!
This video helped so much it was exactly what was wrong- the rod was corroded. Was able to fix it by myself as a woman after watching this. Thank you!
I am so proud of myself that I fixed my sink myself rather than calling a plumber. Thanks for the video.
Got bored while dying my hair and decided to fix the drain stopper that has never worked properly (wasn't properly connected to the lift rod). Took me 5 mins with this video. Perfect how to!
I’ve never and will never be considered to be a handyman...your video allowed me to actually do a repair successfully. Thanks very much!
Nice Jerry, way to take on the repair. What's next on the list 😉
I fix the problem fast and simple, after I finished my mom thought I was a plumber 🤦🏿♂️🤣🤣. This is the best video without a complex explanation that no one can do thank you for not having the complexity in this video because I would've totally messed up my sink🤦🏿♂️😂😂
Happy to help!
Wow great instructions, I was able to fix our bathroom stopper and I’m 75 year old woman!
This was the best tutorial. Tried all the others, Glad I (75 female) found you and was able to fix!
This is the kind of home improvement video I’m always looking for but rarely find. Excellent and thorough explanation. Thank you.
Hey Lou, thanks for the kind words and we will continue to create more videos like this to hopefully cover more of your repairs around the house. Take care.
My apartment has refused to fix this, so glad you made this video so I could fix it myself
Best of luck Shelby 👍
hey scott u saved my life and I fixed a sink by myself (im not an engineer or a plumber or a man) so thanks for existing I only cried twice
Give this man the Nobel Peace Prize🏆👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽...thank u love this video was amazing and made me feel so proud of myself💓
I have watched several videos that I thought were good, but you covered things I had not heard about and you enabled me to complete this. Thank you!
I am Soooo thankful! I'm a female trying to install a new sink. I've watched so many videos it would make your head spin on how to attach the strap- without it falling off (my issue). No one has addressed this issue- until the end of your video when you mentioned bending the clip out for better tension! OMG! Simple fix. THANK YOU! Now I can quit crying.
I am a 63 year old woman and after your video I feel confident I can make this repair myself. Thank you so much.
Exactly what I needed to unclog my bathroom sink. Thanks for the clear instructions. What was stuck to the stopper was revolting! No wonder the sink wasn’t draining!
One of the best how-to videos I've ever watched. Very clear explanations, and I love how you named every part (so we know what to shop for when we're at the store). Thank you!
I thought I knew all about this, but you showed me a couple of fine points in adjustment that I hadn't thought of. Thanks. Great demo.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BREAKING THAT DOWN! I am an apartment renter and to see this easy fix get done and I know how sorry the maintenance crew is here after months of a broken bathroom sink! I'm going in!!
You got this 👊
Best tutorial video I've seen so far
Thank you SO much! I am 73 and always wondered how this worked!! Fixed two today and wish I had learned this in school. You make a great teacher.😍
Awesome, happy to help 👍
Best video. You explained in detail while showing each step and how to do it. I was going to call a plumber cause the pop up stopper drain rod that goes thru the the pipe had rusted and broken off the sink stopper that made it go up and down. I bought a $7.00 pop up assembly and use the one piece I needed. Your voice and patience really helped. Thank you so much.
This vides saved me! I unclogged my bathroom sink and couldn't for the life off me figure out why the stopper wouldn't work when I replaced everything. The lever position was exactly the problem! Thank you for sharing this!
I gotta say that you're an EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR, very easy to understand.
Thanks Oscar!
I just want to say thank you!
I unfortunately don’t have a dad to call for this sort of help, so thank you for this in-depth tutorial! You’ve given me enough confidence that I don’t need to call a plumber
Great, happy I could help and best of luck with your repair.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs the repair went smoothly! Thanks again. I’m now a subscriber 😊
God bless you. My husband was able to fix this perfectly. Excellent instructions. Perfect teacher.
Absolute best pop up adjustment demo I have seen. You must be a teacher or just know how to keep it simple. Either way, Well done!👍
Appreciate the kind words 👍
Thank you! This is the first thing I've fixed all by myself! I'm so proud of myself.
Your videos are helpful I'm definitely sharing your channel and letting my friends know where to go when they need to know about home repairs. Thank you for teaching with easy to follow steps for a repair dummy like myself. I'm proud of what I'm learning. Thank you forever Scott with Everyday Home Repairs.
Just fixed our sink. Wife thinks I can fix anything now. Thanks, Scott.
You’re in trouble 😂
I watched a few videos & yours was the only one to explain how to tighten the clamp piece…Thank You!!
You’re welcome 👍
This is the first video that actually helped me fix our sink stopper. Thank you for sharing all the details.
I watched a couple of other videos that provided quick fixes that didn't work before I found your video. This was so thorough it had me feeling like a handy man. Great explanation and I had my issue fixed within 10 minutes. I knew it was something simple I could do with the right guidance without paying a plumber $200+ for a few minutes of work. Thank you very much for sharing your gift and expertise with those of us who are not experts in this area.
You made it simple and easy. I actually figured it out but did not know the proper terms . Thank I would most definitely recommend you to everyone to view.
Like the other commenters said, this is the best video I've seen on this fix. The only tip I want to add is that you can turn the stopper 90 degrees and it should still go up and down. The reason for doing this is so you can remove the stopper to clean hair and soap from it. Still, you explained everything so clear!
Thanks for the feedback and good tip which I agree makes cleaning easier.
You mean 180 degrees (hole facing out), then you can always remove it by turning it 90 degrees (left or right) and lifting it out for cleaning (or whatever)
Heading back to school tomorrow (67 yrs old teacher). Accomplished nothing over this short summer. But TODAY, thanks to YOU, my bathroom sink drains! Thank you SO much!
Here to help 👍 Enjoy the school year!
A well-thought-out, clearly explained tutorial. Just what I needed. After putting off the repair for a couple of months (!!!), it took me about 15 minutes to disassemble, clean, and reassemble the stopper assembly (the pivot rod had come loose). Now I'm actually looking forward to maintenance of our other bathroom sink! Thanks very much.
this is my first time owning a sink with a singstopper and i had no idea that there was a liftrod.. so you solved my problem within the first ten seconds of the video. I know that this wasnt the problem you *meant* to solve, but i really appreciate it lol
Shows the details including the correct position on the stopper end and how to have proper friction on retaining clip. Key points for a complete/correct repair. Thank you!
Had to get under the sink. Have a new appreciation for plumber flexibility. Thanks for this, success!!
You just saved me a trip to Lowes or Home Depot and more importantly I look like a hero to the misses! Thanks champ!
There are a bunch of sink stopper replair videos, most do cover the repair side of the issue. I found your video to be one of the best. I loved that you covered a logical diagnosis process before going into the repair process. Great job! I plan to look at some of your other DYI videos.
Awesome, thanks for the kind words and welcome to the channel. 👍
This wasn’t exactly my setup but it still helped me solve my sink stopper problem. Thank you!!
Hey my “like” was number 9000 exactly! 😁
Quick and to the point! Thanks for a great video! And and even BIGGER thank you for not littering your video with stupid music or crazy graphics. Great camera shots, easy to follow instructions, and extremely helpful demonstrations. This is how every DIY home improvement video should be!
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So True 😊
Definitely one of the best how to videos I have seen on any topic. Clearly explained, good pace, great explanations - excellent video. Thank you!
Thanks Kathy 👍
the maintenance people for my dorm couldn’t figure out how to fix my sink. this video saved my sink, thanks!!
One of the best how to videos I have ever seen
Thanks! Just watched your video and figured out my problem. The pull rod was stuck in the highest position, meaning the drain was in the lowest, and wouldn't budge. I untightened the screw, gave the pull rod slack, and retightened. Works perfectly now. I've never fixed a plumbing problem before in my life, so many thanks that your video helped me figure out the problem (and probably save $300).
That was an excellent tutorial… Thank you for making something simple… Simple
Happy to help!
Thank you!!! I am clueless with home repairs, but I was able to fix the issue by buying a new pivot rod---couldn't have done it without you.
That's what we are here for 🙌
I come from a family of four generations of plumbers. I'm also very independent so I wanted to try to fix this myself before I called my dad, brother or nephew. Thank you so much for this video!!!
Great, happy to help!
God Bless you young man , thank you so much for sharing your knowledg with us senior widows.
Happy to help, Gob Bless.
First, best video ever!
My builder had the strap bent in every direction imaginable. He also had it facing in the wrong direction. There was also nooo plastic seal washer whatsoever, even though there was with the kit I purchased. The builder's strap and clip seemed sturdier though, so after failed attempts with the new kit I purchased, I tried to get his parts to work.
Because of all the bends in the strap and a different type of 2-holed pinch clip (arrow-shaped), I could not manage to pass the pivot rod through the clip. The bends in the strap were the problem, but it was a thick strap, and I'm a woman.
Paid a plumber $125 to basically unbend the strap and slide the arrow clip on. First try, the pivot rod was working, only he had to press on the stopper some for the sink to hold water. He told me sometimes you just have to do that? I was just happy that if I just pulled the rod tight enough it worked. He also didn't add any seal washer. Consequently I'll never hire him again as I foresee a leak in the future.
Such a simple little part which can be a major pain in the butt!
You are an excellent teacher. I actually understood what you said and what I did wrong. From a 79 yr old woman.
As a homeowner, I want to thank you. I've done electrical work for years but have hardly ever touch plumbing. Your instructions and video for this has been exactly what I needed. Instantly subscribed. Great content.
One of the best DIY videos I’ve seen-clear, thorough, and helpful.
Thanks Dale, appreciate the kind words.
Thank you very much for this video. There was nothing wrong with my drain stopper. I just needed to adjust the pivot rod a bit. Voile. Thank goodness for people like you to take the time to record and share these videos.
Hey Kim, happy to hear the video helped 🙌
you saved my life you are the only one who's video helped unplugged my sink in 4 seconds
Here to help 👊
THANK YOU for saving me from the anxiety! I was worrying when I couldn't put back the stopper. Now I know because it was 90 degrees apart....
We are here to help
What a good video! I liked that a lot of light was used so I could really see what was going on. There were good explanations for everything and a couple of very useful hints. I will know how to talk to my repairman now since I'm not able to do the job myself. Thanks!
excellent, thanks! I got what I needed to know and learned two things I didn't know. Great footage of the view into the pipe with the bottom of the stopper showing, that's something we normally wouldn't see.
Thanks, glad the video helped you out.
Excellent explanation of how to fix the Sink Drain Stopper problems.
This was easy to follow. Your presentation and video angles were exactly what I needed to repair a pivot rod. I thought it was broken, but then realized it was a matter of adjustment and because I watched this, I now have a better understanding of how it works. I, too, am 74-ish and the hardest part was getting down on the floor! So relieved that I was able to fix it myself! Thank you!!
Thank you so much. I am a single 53 year old woman who was dreading having to pay someone to come out and fix my stopper. It was a challenge to put that clip on but I did it!! You saved me time and money. Much appreciated ❤️
Thank you. My sink had the first problem and I was able to fix it myself thanks to your video.
Nice, good job taking the initiative and getting it fixed.
You saved Hundreds of my money$$$! I am an Asian female and I could fix my bathroom sink stopper by myself! THANK YOU!!!
Great, happy to help!
Thank you SO MUCH. I am a 62-year old woman, and you empowered me, too! I got it all fixed myself, and it works great. A $5.99 repair kit at the hardware store is all it cost me. THANK YOU!! 😊🙏💪😄👏
Hey! Thanks so much for the support, I really appreciate it and happy to help 👍
Amazing!! I really appreciated that you provided the link to amazon for the parts, you just saved me walking around the home improvement store looking for these items!
Hey Jennifer, best of luck with installing the new parts 👍
I watched this video for the first time. The first video I saw and didn't need to Google another video on how to fix my stopper because you did a great job of explaining, showing and made suggestions clearly and in a nice pace and nd I fixed my stopper as you were showing it! I didt it! I'm a single woman and I prefer to fix things myself before I call anyone. You saved me money and a phone call. THANK YOU!!!!!
Thank you sooo much. My stopper lift has been broken forever but recently I lost the rubber stopper I was using so I dropped the original brass stopper in & of course it got stuck... so while I had everything apart to push it up manually, I decided to fix it. I knew basically how it worked but I didn't really know what the parts looked like because I had disconnected it at some point & lost parts. So your video was a great find for me. I really appreciate that you took the time to show how everything worked with the other assembly, which Nobody ever does. Usually they just point to the installed unit and expect us to see through the pipe or something. I have some leaks to fix at my daughter's house so I subscribed & will be checking out your other videos for help soon. Thanks again!
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Hey Mary Beth, happy the video helped you out. Best of luck on the upcoming repairs and let me know if you have any questions. 👍
You did an amazing job of verbally explaining, demonstrating & video!!!
Thanks!
Brilliantly and comprehensively explained, thank you!
You are a legend and will be remembered as such!
I did everything just to end up finding out that the first thing you said to do was EXACTLY what the problem was.But in the process I ended up cleaning out the sink and finding out the stopper wasn’t put in correctly from the jump.And I figured that out because once I put it back in the way you said to and everything was all back together,I noticed the stopper raised much higher than it’s ever been..Thanks A lot
Thank you, I've been living with a bad sink stopper for a couple of years and I could never fix it correctly because I didn't understand what was happening. Watched your video and 5 minutes later, problem solved.
NOTE: Do not skimp on price of the replacement parts. I did that and major leakage. I went back and spent the extra $10 and got a Moen... Perfect.
Thanks.
Your video helped me fix my sink drain in 1 hour after spending 8 months with a broken stopper.
Thanks for going over where to put the concave gasket!! Replaced everything and was getting constant leaks. Found out from your video I had the gasket on the wrong side! Great video!
Thank you! I am a 72 year old woman. So easy from your explanation!
Thank you so much for this video! I’m a newly single mom and I had no idea how to fix it and it was in the down position. I appreciate you!
Happy to help, if you need more help you might want to join our Facebook Group "Everyday Home Repairs Community" That will help with questions where a picture and/or video is needed to show the issue. Take care.
Thank you for this video!! I have watched a few other videos on replacing the stopper and this one had the best explanations and images. I think I can finally get my sink fixed…. by myself!
Yours was the best explanation...lining up the pivot rod
Can be tricky. Thanks
After watching a dozen videos, yours was the first helpful one. Thank you!
Great, happy to help!
My stopper wouldn’t stay down in the drain, kept popping up. After watching this video I went to check my set up and all I had to do was tighten the nut on the pivot rod. It was just a little loose but as soon as I tightened it the stopper works great! Super easy fix! Thanks for your video!
After watching several other videos, this is the one that clearly explained what the problem is and how to fix it. Thank you. I'm trying to get my mom's house ready for sale and I can't afford to hire anyone to do small jobs like this that aren't complicated. Thanks for providing such a helpful explanation!
Thank you. Very helpful. I was scared this might be a very difficult process. You made it look simple. I now feel confident that I can fix my issue.
Best video on RUclips regarding these repairs.
The only place to go to fix your sink problem! His explanations are clear and concise! Thank-you!!
This saved me some money. I was ready to call someone then I thought I should go on RUclips and check if I can’t do this myself. Thank you ✨
Thanks for helping me fixing my stopper. Explanations were very clear!
Great, happy the video helped!
It is the best video I have seen on this problem how to fix. Every aspect is explained so well. Thank you very much.
Appreciate the kind words 👍
Totally agree. He covered one part of reinstalling the stopper that wasn’t covered in any other video I watched. Saved me the time of having to try it two different ways.
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Thank you so much! You just helped me fix my problem at 9 pm on a Saturday night without embarrassment or breaking a fingernail, or leaving the house. You are my Saturday night hero!
Hahaha, nice job getting something done on a Sat night 👍