Remove your tub’s stopper to fix pipes and clear drain clogs.

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The bathtub plays an essential role in the home.

Find out how to remove a bathtub drain stopper with this informative guide.

Removing bathtub drainer

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The removal method depends on an accurate identification.

Rotate the knob to the left or right to operate the bathtub stopper.

If you have one of these products, you will not be able to unthread the stopper.

Lift-and-Turn Bathtub Stopper

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see to it to check the stopper for damage or excessive wear before reinstallation.

The rod connects to a spring sitting on top of a horizontal rocker arm.

The rocker arm then runs through the bathtub drain line to control the movement of a pop-up drain plug.

Toe-Touch Bathtub Stopper

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Flip-It Bathtub Stopper

Flip-it bathtub drain stoppers are the easiest punch in to remove.

After taking it out, do a quick inspection for any signs of excessive wear or damage.

Then rinse the stopper and put it to the side until you are ready to reinstall it.

Push-Pull Bathtub Stopper

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Due to the complex design, trip-lever bathtub stoppers can be challenging to remove.

Pop-Up Bathtub Stopper

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Flip-It Bathtub Stopper

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Trip-Lever Bathtub Stopper

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