Tub won’t drain. Tub lever broken. Easy DIY Fix.

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Күн бұрын

I love sharing money saving DIY fixes and projects. If your tub won’t drain during use first make sure it’s not clogged. My lever wouldn’t stay in a down position without holding it down in order for it to drain. You should be able to find a repair/replacement kit at any hardware store for your tub lever.
I am not a professional everything I do on here is a first time attempt. I try to show easy ways to complete DIY home improvements and typically without buying extra tools you may not ever use again.

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@Kamari1022 3 ай бұрын

The latch broke clean off mine today! Husband will be surprised his wife fixed the tub! 😂

@JaneT-vv3tv Жыл бұрын

I’d just like to add info I learned from a This Old House video. The staining on the “bell” end is because it was sitting too low in the wall and sitting in water. When you use the lever to drain the tub, it wasn’t high enough to allow draining. Adjusting the height can fix the problem.

@myieasdiy Жыл бұрын

Good info. Thank you!

@JS-em1wu 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! My tub was draining super slow. I watched your vid and was able to take the thing apart by myself and (!) I figured out that the line leading to the weight was too low. I twisted it a bit higher and now the tub drains perfectly fast! Plus it still holds water. I’m so thankful to you!

@high_fructose_corn_syrup 14 күн бұрын

Girl ty!!! Its a PITA holding the lever down the whole time its draining. Im going to HD tomorrow so i can fix it 😊

@Pinkkermit17 9 ай бұрын

It took me a few hot minutes to get this completed but most of it was digging out the long part out of the hole because the old one came apart when I was pulling it out. I was also a dumb dumb and put the cover on upside down and it took me a bit to figure out what a I did. I enjoyed your video, you explained it well.

@myieasdiy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Those whoopsies happen. I replaced the cartridge behind the knob and cold and hot has been backwards since 😂 never took it apart to switch it properly. Learn as we go.

@tawniedigennaro5726 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , you made it short and easy to follow.

@TheSistaBlue 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time and effort to explain this! I almost killed my dang self trying to get that thing out and re attaching the pin! Blessings to you and thanks again 😊

@JanAllison283 4 ай бұрын

Looks like exactly what I need to have to fix my problem and I already have the screws out and cover plate out but I can’t see your video. It is too small and in a small square window only…I tried to enlarge it and it won’t let me so I just thought I’d give you that update 🙂 I appreciate what you have done here but I really wish I could see it better. Thank you so much for taking the time to do it and maybe you can enlarge it somehow for others to benefit more …By the way that crazy icon picture to the left is NOT ME… my grandson set that up lol I don’t know how to get rid of it. Lol lol

@myieasdiy 4 ай бұрын

I know. After I took all the clips and uploaded this is what I had. None of my other videos are like this. It’s been awhile since I posted this but I don’t remember it being so small while creating so I’m not sure what happened during editing. I just pulled the cover off and it should pull a long piece with weight attached. From there you should be able to see how to remove and attach the new parts. Yes, it’s still up close or slightly cutoff but you should be able to see necessary steps hopefully 🤞🏽

@Tanitops 3 ай бұрын

A great help!. I was 2 second off from calling the plumber! Thank you!

@myieasdiy 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@bravotwozero535 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I never knew how that worked and a quick adjustment had the water draining faster.

@kenmead9668 Жыл бұрын

excellent video, i just repaired my own and it went just as you instructed!!

@myieasdiy Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped

@sachahart2788 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I followed your directions and it works perfectly now!🤩

@myieasdiy Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@TheTurk56523 Жыл бұрын

The existing latch lever was severely corroded but I eventually removed the cap, lever, and plunger assembly. Time for a trip to Home Depot. Thanks for the info. Better than dumping cash to the plumber.

@myieasdiy Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Old receipts from repairs motivated me to start trying to fix what I can myself. I call the pros when necessary.

@marilynnicholson2039 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You made it look so easy.

@BigBear843 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting the video. Appreciate that very much

@suesueross7485 Жыл бұрын

THANKS! You made it look easy! (wish me luck!)

@yildendelta6761 Жыл бұрын

Just a little fyi. Pin, is called a cotter key.

@MsLivinghealthy Жыл бұрын

I learned what a cotter pin was from "Leave it to Beaver" They were fixing wheels for a go kart. Back in the day! For some odd reason that stuck with me and was a useful little episode. Thx Beaver and Ward. LoL 😊

@laurenb144 Жыл бұрын

Your directions worked perfectly!

@myieasdiy Жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you

@khcarbajal728 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! This was very helpful.

@debraeardley4920 6 ай бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you!

@amandapaigepeterson1263 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks girl!

@chotaylor 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Mines just broke. & your nails look nice

@myieasdiy 10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome and thank you!

@robgreen9070 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@YourLocalLeo Жыл бұрын

thanks for making this!

@Dr_4_dr Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I'm going to HD as soon as I get off work. I can't wait to fix this .❤️

@straightism1962 7 ай бұрын

You were awesome!!

@myieasdiy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@zacknair6202 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@myieasdiy 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@THEEGoat1400 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, just got mines!

@myieasdiy 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Hope it helped

@Mikedeela 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Big help.

@myieasdiy 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mikedeela glad it helped

@amymiller83 6 ай бұрын

Any tips if the old one is broke off inside?

@myieasdiy 6 ай бұрын

No personal experience but someone else asking that question was told a shop vac to suck it up could work and there is some type of tool you’d ask about at a hardware store to grab it out.

@tenzinlama7310 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@beckymurphy6728 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@myieasdiy 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@SunFlowerUnicorn71 Жыл бұрын

Thank You!!💯💯‼‼

@myieasdiy Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@renees1021 6 ай бұрын

Of course these never come out easy. 😂

@myieasdiy 6 ай бұрын

That’s what I hear but mine came right out surprisingly

@artfulgamers4665 10 ай бұрын

what is this camera angle

@myieasdiy 10 ай бұрын

😂 I know. It’s great

@letssee1983 Жыл бұрын

Great job, beautiful hands.

@myieasdiy Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@juliemclaughlin2454 11 ай бұрын

My lever works, my problem is the screws are no longer holding the cover onto my tub. The screws are just screwing right through all of the sudden and it falls off and hangs into the tub. I have no idea why or how to fix it.

@myieasdiy 11 ай бұрын

I would just attempt troubleshooting. Have you tried new screws? If new screws are still not working I would try replacing the unit and also check holes where lever assembly attaches with screws to see if the part is stripped.

@Pinkkermit17 9 ай бұрын

Did you get yours fixed ? It took me some time to find the screw holes and I used the old screw on mine, the new ones wouldn’t thread properly.

@juliemclaughlin2454 9 ай бұрын

@@Pinkkermit17 I did. I replaced the entire thing, the metal inside had broken away. I also had to use the old screws.

@mhenderson5305 Жыл бұрын

Great video and nice nails!

@myieasdiy Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tommywilliams1402 Жыл бұрын

Mine is broken so the bottom piece don't come up how do I get it out

@797depo Жыл бұрын

Idk if this will help but the plunger is likely copper or another non ferris metal (so it doesn't rust) If thats the case a magnet on a string won't work. If there are any metal pieces it may still pick it up. Try a borroscope with a hook on it to hook the device (this will take alot of practice and patience) they sell cheap ones that you could use. Wouldn't use those for buisness but for diy light use they should survive. Most are "water proof" but don't trust that statement. It's how I ended up finding a major leak behind my wall for the shower.