How do you remove a cross tub drain?

Grip the hex nut on the drain key with a crescent wrench to hold it in place. Turn the drive screw counterclockwise with a second crescent wrench to pull the drain crosspiece off the putty and remove it from the bathtub.

How do you take a bath with a broken drain?

Hold a large enough jam or other jar lid over the drain upside down. Turn the water on to fill the tub. Once enough water fills the tub, the suction from beneath the drain and the weight of the water should keep the lid against the drain enough to keep water in the tub when the stopper doesn’t work.

Is there a way to remove a broken bathtub drain?

When the cross members are broken off the inside of a bathtub drain there is one tool that will remove the stuck and broken drain. It’s not cheap. But neither is a plumber. You can try vice grips and channel locks spread open but they always slip. The drain removal tool has teeth that grab the drain from the inside.

How to replace the flange on a bathtub drain?

How to Replace a Bathtub Drain Flange 1 Drain Key or Smart Dumbell tub drain removal tool 2 Flathead screwdriver (may be needed to remove the stopper) 3 Wrench 4 Bucket or container 5 Plumbers Putty More

Why is my bathtub drain plunger not working?

As far as I can tell, the linkage broke off completely due to old age. If I unscrew the trip lever and cover, it’s not attached to anything and I can’t feel anything if I try to reach inside. I’m reasonably certain that the plunger is down since water doesn’t drain from the tub. Is there an easy way to retrieve the plunger?

What to do if your bathtub drain is misaligned?

Try not to disturb the drain elbow while doing this: if the drain elbow becomes misaligned, you risk having to access the underside of the tub to realign the shoe and gasket. Squeeze the new gasket into one side of the drain, then push the other side into place.