Removing A Bathtub Drain

Removing a Bathtub Drain

Bathtub drains can become clogged with hair, soap scum, and other debris over time. If your bathtub is draining slowly or not at all, you may need to remove the drain to clean it. Removing a bathtub drain is a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few minutes.

Before you begin, gather the following tools:

Adjustable wrench
Phillips head screwdriver
Flathead screwdriver
Bucket
Old rag

Once you have your tools, follow these steps to remove the bathtub drain:

1. **Turn off the water supply to the bathtub.** This is typically done by turning the knob on the hot and cold water lines under the sink. 2. **Place a bucket under the bathtub drain.** This will catch any water that drains out when you remove the drain. 3. **Use the adjustable wrench to loosen the drain stopper.** The drain stopper is the metal piece that fits into the drain opening. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the drain stopper. 4. **Remove the drain stopper.** Once the drain stopper is loose, you can remove it by hand. 5. **Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the drain flange in place.** The drain flange is the metal ring that surrounds the drain opening. There are typically four screws that hold the drain flange in place. 6. **Remove the drain flange.** Once the screws are removed, you can remove the drain flange by hand. 7. **Use the flathead screwdriver to remove the drain basket.** The drain basket is the metal basket that sits inside the drain flange. 8. **Clean the drain basket and the drain flange.** Remove any hair, soap scum, or other debris from the drain basket and the drain flange. You can use an old rag to wipe away any debris. 9. **Reassemble the drain.** To reassemble the drain, simply follow the steps in reverse order. First, insert the drain basket into the drain flange. Then, place the drain flange over the drain opening and secure it with the screws. Finally, replace the drain stopper. 10. **Turn on the water supply to the bathtub.** Check to make sure that the drain is working properly.

If you have followed these steps and the drain is still not working properly, you may need to call a plumber.