How Do You Fix A Bathtub Stopper?
When operating correctly, a bathtub stopper prevents water from flowing down the drain, allowing the tub to fill. It also opens fully when released, allowing the tub to drain easily. Hair, soap or sludge buildup, and improper adjustment of the stopper’s lift rod assembly impede stopper function, preventing it from either opening fully or seating correctly. Cleaning and adjusting the stopper and its mechanism, and replacing worn or broken parts, restores proper bathtub stopper function. Step 1 Remove the screws securing the trip-lever cover plate. Carefully remove the plate, pulling the lift rod assembly and stopper (plunger) out of the overflow drain. Step 2 Remove hair and loose debris from the lift rod assembly and stopper. Using vinegar and a hard-bristle toothbrush, remove any residual soap or sludge buildup. Step 3 Inspect all parts for damage or wear. Replace any broken or overly worn parts. If either of the two halves of the lift rod assembly is bent, carefully straighten it. St
