Fix A Floppy Drain Stopper: Easy to Follow Steps!
Quick Summary
This video demonstrates how to quickly fix a floppy drain stopper that won't stay closed, an annoying problem when trying to fill your sink. You will learn that the solution is located underneath the sink: a threaded knob on the back of the drain pipe that connects to the stopper. Simply reaching in and giving this knob a twist tightens it, immediately stopping the "floppy" issue. Knowing this simple fix is important because it prevents water loss when filling the sink and saves you the trouble of calling a professional for a common, easy-to-correct mechanical issue.
What you'll need and what to do
To try what's taught in the video, here's what you'll need and the exact steps to follow.
What You Will Need
Access to the area beneath the sink
Water
Action Steps
Go underneath the sink to locate the drain pipe.
Find the threaded knob located on the back of the drain pipe.
Reach in and twist the knob to tighten it down and fix the floppy stopper.
Close the stopper.
Turn on the water and let the sink fill all the way up until it reaches the overflow drain.
Shut the water off.
Open the drain to create as much pressure as possible underneath.
Check underneath the drain for leaks.
Word for word video transcript
Hey everyone this is Brandon nelson and in one minute I'm gonna show you how to fix a floppy drain stopper don't you hate that when you go to fill up the sink and you can't get the drain stopper to stay closed now there's a really easy fix but you got to go underneath the sink to get to it on the back of the drain pipe here is this threaded knob it's connected to the drain stopper and it comes loose you just need to reach in there give it a twist to tighten it down all right you ready for the magic BAM no more floppy stop now that it's working let me show you how home inspectors check for leaks underneath the sink close that stopper kick on the water and let it fill the sink all the way up okay when it reaches the overflow drain shut it off with all that water in there we're gonna open the drain create as much pressure as possible underneath and check for leaks absolutely nothing that is a bone-dry Dre this has been Brandon nelson for one minute I'll see you next time.
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