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No bullshit, no unnecessary talking. Super informative Thanks Dude!

I'm a diy lady. I painted my green tub white. Had to remove the tube drain. I don't remember a washer. Freaked me out how the pipe moved around. Wasn't sure where the washer went and whether to use putty. I'll watch the video again then insert new tub drain. Was stressing but im feeling better. I've looked at several videos and this was the only that cleared up my confusion. So relieved.

Best tip in this video is the gasket being under the hole cutout and not on top. I'd bet lots of installers have done this wrong and as a homeowner repair I might have just replaced everything back the way it was thinking it was right. Great video.

Hi all, this came to my feed. Thanks for sharing your tips! I want to say to some folks with an older home (40-50 years+) there were some different combos of thread. Can't source them anymore. Before you do the disassembly, thinking you can just pop out the insert from the tub side, and find a modern replacement of either thread type, nope! So then, you need to replace a lot more. Also note, that during initial install, tubs are fitted with the drains and then put in place. I mention this, because in trying to retrofit a replacement, there may not be room to easily remove the subfloor facing portion. I found this out when moving to our new-to-us 50 year old place. Drain had it's cross protection broken out on the tub side, and I have little naughty kids, so I wanted a new secure one. I scored it and got it out, and not nobody had a drop in replacement. Not even the trade stores that I couldn't buy from anyway. I needed to cut away some framing that had been built around the plumbing when the tub was initially dropped in just to access removing the drain from the bottom side. This put my main bath out of commission for a week while I went though all this investigation. Just sharing to prevent headaches and scope creep!

Great video, thank you for going over the basics and not skipping over the placement of the drain washers.

Having done a few of these myself over the years, I wish I had found this video before my first one. I know this video is a couple years old, but this is absolutely the best DIY video I have ever seen. Completely thorough, no questions left unanswered. Clear descriptions and illustrations of each part and how it should be installed - BRAVO!

This is literally the best tutorial on replacing the bath tub drain and gaskets. You are stellar at this! Awesome camera shots, quality, and superb editing and narration. Thank you so much for explaining where the gaskets go!!! I need to replace my tub drain and had no idea where this rubber gasket went. Thanks boss :)

The right tools and a little know how, especially to tackle those "unforeseen contingencies/snafus", makes all the difference. This is a well produced and presented video. ✌🏽👍🏽

Wow. This is going to save me a bunch of money over paying a plumber. Time to watch more of your videos, thanks!

This was great, i really like how you talk and present the steps at a good pacing. Many videos out there skip steps or just go thru them to quick forgetting the reason people watch these is because they don’t know much or want to learn more.

I must say this is the best video on KZfaq showing how to replace a bathtub drain and overflow

Wow - the perfect instruction video. You are the gold standard!

YOU DESERVE 1000 STARS

By far the best video out there on drain removal. I loved the plumbing mock-up, so helpful!!!

I've found your plumbing replacement videos informative and succinct, thank you! I had the t-members in my drain break off today, and I feel confident in doing my own replacement now!

Watched like ten tub drain replacement videos and this one was miles better than any of them. Well done. Detailed explanations and "why" not just "how" provided.

EXCELLENT VIDEO: Love how you show realistic 'surprises', wrestling, jiggering and some of the headaches of previous installs. So many videos just so this pretty and easy install where everything was done right. So informative and useful how you show real challenges of this kind of repair.

Thank you for a high quality, thorough walk through for the tub drain replacement! I’m currently on a job site with a rusted out tub drain that I need to replace and although I’m relatively handy, I haven’t done this before. I’m here to paint and clean lol, not moonlight as a plumber 😆 However, I’m capable of doing the replacement so I figured I’d just take care of it for my client, but I prefer to take on new jobs with as much information about what to expect as possible. My philosophy is anyone can start DIYing a job like this, but what separates the “can do’s” from the “can not do’s” is the ability to anticipate different potential issues/problems and then determine if you have the skill set to fix whatever THAT might be. Your vid addressed this and gave me the confidence to dive in. This was definitely an unexpected repair so I’m currently carrying minimal tools, but luckily my “just in case/expect the unexpected” tool box that I keep in my truck had a small pair of channel locks that I JUST put in there, as well as a 12” pry bar. I easily got the drain out using your method, and yes- the last installer placed the gasket on the wrong side of the tub 🤦🏻‍♀️. Haven’t taken the overflow cover off yet but I can only presume I’ll find that gasket on the inside of the tub as well. Your vid saved me from needing to make multiple trips to the closest major hardware store which is located nearly 40 minutes from my job site. Again, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for a thorough video that clearly explains the drain replacement process from start to finish, covers potential issues, and gives some tips/tricks/advice on the job in general but also for handling the most common of problems. I hereby do solemnly swear not to put the gasket in wrong!! 😉😁 PS: now I’m super curious about the status of the gaskets in my tub drains at home lol!

Thank you! Seeing the big picture, being introduced to the tools, and actually seeing the changes done is so very helpful.

Great video! Direct, good visuals, no foolishness just “how to get it Done”! Thank you!

Thank you! I appreciate you getting right to the point and not adding all kinds of in between useless words that only confuse a person that’s not a professional. You made it simple, clear, easy and possible for me to understand and I’m a stay at home mom teaching myself I rarely subscribe to KZfaqrs , but you I will

Great video! I am glad that you've pointed out which side of the tub the washer should be on, can't wait to change mine except I have to sand and resurface the tub first where it is rusted around the drain. If you do have that video I'll definitely check it out. Thanks.

Thank you so much for the extremely helpful and easy to follow instructions! I feel a lot more confident tackling this project on my own thanks to you!

What a great video. Very informative and clear. I will start my bathtub project tomorrow. I'm glad the washers were installed incorrectly because now I'll know what to do (I KNOW my tub was probably installed incorrectly too). I bookmarked this so I can refer back to it often. I will definitely check out your other videos.

This is a project that I will be taking on in the next couple of days, so I've been checking a number of how-to videos on KZfaq. This video here is hands down the best one. So clear and well explained. I am actually looking forward to tackling this project now. Thanks.

Excellent video. The master plumber really knows, his own profession. He is very smart and intelligent. Thank You for a first rate lesson-Polish handyman from Florida

Great job ...love how you instruct on many different methods in doing the job.

Thank you so much! I thought I was going to have to replace my entire tub. I am so grateful to all who share their knowledge!

WOW! Possibly the best DIY video ever recorded on the internet. Clear and concise and the video matched what you were doing! Keep up the excellent work. And thanks for your help in getting my project done right!

This video was VERY informative! I am in the process of remodeling my bathroom, and have never installed a new drain. This showed me exactly what I needed to know! Thank you!

Unbelievable how thorough your videos are. Most of the time I am yelling at DIY videos, "Yeah, but what about______." But every time I started to yell watching this video the clarification or exception to the rule was already starting. Thanks for being methodical! I rarely subscribe to channels but did so here.

This video is 👍. So helpful, right to the point and clearly shows expertise! Thank you! 🙏🤑

I love the fact that someone replacing drains is entertaining for me

Excellent video, this gentleman is Ace explaining and showing how, definately thumbs up!

This is a very clear and easy to understand video for my bathtub drain replacement. The video itself is perfectly filmed to show the details of the parts, making it easy to understand his instructions. As I removed my tub drain, I compared mine with the photos, and was able to cross-check my work all the way through my repair. That rubber gasket is really important - it goes under the tub, with the ridges point up, before you put the drain itself in. And that drain shell gets a nice "snake" of plumber putty all the way around, so that it seals in the as it threads down into the tub. As you thread and tighten the drain into the tub, the plumbers putty from the top, and the rubber seal from beneath the tub, "sandwich" the tub itself in-between. that what gives you your water seal. It's amazing how this video got me right through the project. I also note that the manufacturers videos (and there were a bunch of them), left me completely confused. Just follow this video and you'll be fine.

Possibly, one of the best videos for this type of job ! Thank you.

Thank you for your detailed and thorough tutorial. This is more than helpful, great job.

By far the best I've ever seen on this topic. Thanks! As expected when I changed mine about 6 years ago the overflow washer was not even sitting flat. Luckily the tub was never filled for baths.

As many have stated, fantastic video. Great visuals and explanations as well as little details (such as the ridges on the gasket and which side to face down). I'm going to attempt to repair a leaky drain valve so this gave me a lot of confidence. Much appreciated!

Best video ever watched on plumbing. Great job. Now I feel confident in doing this. Thank you.

Just what I was looking for to replace some tub/shower drain plugs. Well explained and great editing.

I looked around KZfaq for a video on this and yours is by far the best one. Informative, shows a couple of examples, great lighting and filming so it's clear what's going on. Great job

tx for the video... very helpful... I must admit I am one of those guys who installed the gasket on top...now I know better :)

A great video. Finally one which shows the actual practical problems you face and the right tool to remove the drain!

"PLUG THE DRAIN SO NOTHING FALLS DOWN..." No truer words spoken!

Very informative and well-demonstrated video! Thank you for taking the time to do it!

Man I just have to say your video was the best instruction video I found. I had no idea that rub gasket went between the drain under the tub. I replaced the drain insert and it was still leaking and your video helped me fix it up. Thanks

Great video. I like the extra details of how much putty to use and about replacing the washer under the tub. I can see why people incorrectly install this as the one I bought makes no mention of what to to with it within its instructions. Thanks again!

Thanks for the comprehensive lesson on tub drain/overflow installations!! As a diy'er, my "want to" far exceeds my skill. I get confused about the which way to lay the gasket, which you've shown clearly on several styles. Thanks!!!

This is a superb video. Your narration, camerawork and showing the various tools and different type of tub drains made this a comprehensive video. Thanks and I’m now a subscriber.

People like yourself are a godsend. Really. I’m a pretty good “fix-it myself” type of homeowner but little details are easily mistaken. Especially those gaskets.

That was great - thanks! Glad to see you do it twice and sort out the washers....

You really know what you're doing? I really learn a lot. Thank you.

Thank you. This is a very well put together video and made replacing the old drain in our tub a breeze.

Thank you for making this video. It was very informative. I didn't even know there were different drain sizes so thank you for explaining that

What a great video, clear concise and leaves no unanswered questions! 👍🏻

Great video. I've been wanting to do this and your video gives me the motivation to get it done properly.

Your directions were right on the money, and we saved a bundle with your great explanations. Many thanks!!

very helpful, thank you. Didn't have to make multiple trips to hardware store because I saw the extractor in use and went straight to that for my 25yr old tub/drain. appreciate it!

your explanations are simple, but thorough. thanks for the detail on the screws and threads.

Best video! So detailed and shows all the different types of stoppers. Very helpful!

Great video! We are in the process of buying our first house and the tub drain is nasty! I'd love to be able to do some of these things on my own and your video makes it feel very doable! I wish I could get in there and do this right now!

Thank you! I'm a new homeowner so your video helped me understand what I need and what to do to install the parts. I own a condo built in 1995. It's got a lot of wear and tear. I recently removed the overflow faceplate and it's incredibly rusty!!! The foam ring is definitely inside which is cool but it's all crunchy and dried up. The drain is currently chipped and has a Danco pop up stopper. I'm not sure how the washer will look when I remove it but we will see!

That was fascinating! Thank you. I am a non-Plummer kinda gal and was perplexed about how to replace a damaged tub drain

Well done and informative! You are very well spoken and thorough in your technical information. Key word is "thorough". Thank you.

This was very helpful and just relieved a ton of stress for me. These are the kinds of videos that really do help.

This video is great. A friend of mine just inadvertently unscrewed his drain while trying to get the stopper out to clean out hair and debris, and I thought he was going to need to call a plumber. This video showed exactly what he needs to do to put it back together. Added bonus: the gasket was installed incorrectly, and now he knows how to properly fix it. Great video!

Well thought out video. I would add that I always pipe dope the threads feeding into the tub shoe, not as a sealant but as a lubricant to help ensure against cross threading. Those fine threads are easy to cross.....also, a future video might include using a sawsall to remove the strainer in an ancient cast iron tub where the thing is not gonna extract using any method you presented. I know you have run into that if you have been doing it for awhile. Again, good video and very informative.

Thank you for sharing the video. I was able to replace mine. It was harder than it looks like in the video, even with the extractor. The rust was bad. Tips for other people: make sure you change the tub drain at the first sign of rust. It only gets worse.

Very well explained. Clear and concise instructions. Boosted my confidence to do it myself.

The best tutorial I have found on the "theory" and practice of tub drain replacement. Thanks.

This is an incredibly useful and well-done video. It covers multiple common scenerios, as well as the "gotchas" that you may run into in the removal and installation processes. It's all shown in very clear video that is very well narrated.

Great video and instruction! I just bought a new home and there is no installed tub stopper. I feel confident after seeing your video that this is definitely a project I can do myself first time.

Excellent Tutorial. I had an idea of how it was installed, but not completely sure. Especially the rubber seal/washer. Thanks.

The info I needed -- and more! He included the information I would have needed (if i ran into a snag) as well. That (likely) snag being a stuck or broken threaded drain Flange/insert -- that could not be removed using the long-nose-plier method. Our house was built in 1993 -- considered "kinda new" for Maine -- but long enough ago to have decades of wonky "code/shmode" renovation/repairs done WITHOUT the help of great VIDEO CREATORS on KZfaq.

Great description with two options, direct and to the point. Thanks!

excellent video! "Don't crack the tub" Love that. The info about the rubber washers is great. thank you.

Very clear video - the drain mock-up was a good touch. Well done.

Thank you for posting!! This is exactly what I needed!

Outstanding video for the clarity of picture and speech .Glad no background music. Thanks

Gets me learning how to do a home repair the right way only to find during the process it was done ...eerr... "incorrectly" the last time. Thanks for this video. Produced well and concise.

Fantastic help. Very well paced and shows exactly what you need to do the job with helpful hints.

Thank you bud! Great video to sharpen my rusty plumber helper skills in my new home! :)

Excellent video. Complete instruction for two types and all the cautions you should avoid!

Thanks for the video. I was looking at the video and pictures of the link you provided for the Universal Tub Drain and others from the manufacturers and they show the gasket on top instead of the bottom of the tub. This is probably the reason there is so much confusion of where it is suppose to go.

Great video with lots of detail on the tub drain assembly. Thanks!

After watching this video, I did my first replacement today, and it went great. Thank you!

Very helpful!! Getting a drain wrench and putty tomorrow!

Thanks for all the great info. Including small details like which directions gaskets should be facing.

Excellent! Possibly the best DIY video I have seen.

The quality of instruction of this video should be the standard for all diy videos. Great job!

Thank you so much for posting these very useful, educational videos. This will help save me a lot of headaches and money in the future. How frequently do these tub drains need to be replaced? I have not touched the plumbing in my home for over 5 years and I think I should replace the shower and tub drains now.

Thank you for posting this! As a single mom I need to be able tp do stuff myself and this was a lifesaver.

Thank you so much for being so thorough and informative! Brilliant!

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I would have probably put the washer on the wrong side, now I know how to do it properly!

This was so extremely informative! Thank you so much.

Excellent tutorial. I was concerned that I would need access to the underside of the tub to replace the drain. I'm glad to find that I won't.

Thank You That was the very best,and high quality video out of all the plumbing / DIY channels, I have seen..

Useful information; I've often wondered how to replace the bathtub drain. Thanks!