This video shows you how to remove stuck tub drains.
Removing old bathtub drain.
A bathtub drain wrench or sometimes called a drain key.
Then remove the drain basket with a drain wrench.
Impact wrench with a socket wrapped in duct tape tapering as you wrap it.
Heat helps to loosen old plumber s putty.
Whether you re replacing it or just cleaning it removing a tub drain is something anyone with a little diy experience can handle once you figure out the type of drain you have start by removing the stopper if there is one.
A long screwdriver plumbers pliers channel locks a properly sized wrench to fit the body of the drain key or really big channel locks vice grips.
The old tub drain stopper body can also be cut out with a reciprocating saw and metal blade but be very careful because it s easy to cut into and damage the bathtub.
Wide and deep in the old stopper body with a mini hacksaw.
Cut a notch 1 4 in.
If it s on the right you need a right drain tub.
Tub drains are stubborn often due to corrosion gunk or hardened plumber s putty.
Hammer the socket inside the drain hole and remove it with the impact wrench.
If the tub you re installing is a different size or orientation than your old one re locate the rough in plumbing.
Knowing how to remove a bathtub drain is a helpful skill for when you need to deep clean the drain replace the drain entirely or remove the bathtub.
Removing a bathtub drain is a straightforward beginner task especially once you identify the type of tub drain and stopper you have.
Items needed to remove and replace a modern screw in bath tub drain not all drains are like this.
Although they were all made of some type of rust resisting.
Before tackling how to remove a bathtub shut off the water supply.
Most if not all bathtub drains both modern and antique were threaded into place.
The new bathtub drain.
If the tub is very cold gently blow warm air from a heat gun or a hair drier over it for a few minutes to soften the putty before removing the drain.
If the drain opening is on the left side look for a left drain tub.