How to remove a tub drain stopper?

[Anonymous]

I have a tub with metal stopper that is somehow secured into the bottom of the tub. I have tied to turn it, lift and turn it, etc. but can’t seem to get the stopper out. There is no linkage, just a stopper. Thinking the thread was stripped, I tried my other tub but it is the same – turn and turn and nothing happens.

This is the type of drain stopper which is not controlled by any kind of linkage. It issimpy pulled “up” to b open or pushed “down” to be closed. My drain is very slow and I need to get the stopper out so I can properly clean my drain. Tried all sorts of liquid drain openers to no avail. Still slow to drain.

[GuestParticipant]

First unscrew the knob you open the drain with, from the stopper. Then you will find the post inside it that you unscrew to remove the stopper.

[maninmauiParticipant]

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Originally posted by fourth year:
First unscrew the knob you open the drain with, from the stopper. Then you will find the post inside it that you unscrew to remove the stopper.

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Thank you very much. Can’t believe it would be that easy but it was. Boy, do I fee foolish!

[fourth yearParticipant]

I would rather that you asked and felt foolish, than to start working on the drain with all the tools in your toolbox and wind up with a major job. I have had many customers turn 1 minute jobs into nightmares.

[ClaireParticipant]

I have a similiar problem. However, no matter how much I turn the stem, it will not come out.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks.

[SylvanLMPParticipant]

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Originally posted by Claire:
I have a similiar problem. However, no matter how much I turn the stem, it will not come out.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks.

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sure

HIRE maninmaui

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