Simply grip the stopper body and pull it out of the drain along with the hinged rocker arm.
Sink stopper not sealing.
1 shows the threads from the clicker assembly.
When you push or pull on the lift rod it activates a lever the extends through the drain tailpiece.
Lift the stopper out of the drain.
Fix a sink stopper.
But sink stoppers fail.
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When they do they are often unsightly and an irritation.
A pivot rod that connects to the back of the drain pipe a perforated strap a clevis and a screw that locks the strap onto the stopper rod.
A seal made with plumber s putty may fail down the road if the putty becomes brittle and it cracks apart allowing water to pass through the seal.
If it s still in good condition you can reuse it.
It s easy to fix a bathroom sink drain plug that s leaking.
Simply remove the plunger clean and if necessary replace.
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The lever hooks onto the stopper through a hole or hook on the bottom of a long plastic flange that s attached to the stopper.
If a sink won t hold water look up behind the sink with a flashlight if needed to identify the following parts.
If the seal is cracked or brittle the stopper should be replaced.
Move the linkage up or down to a different hole to adjust the stopper movement.
This is a repair you can do yourself.
If your bath clicker drain is not clicking or sealing properly refer to the following troubleshooting information.
Clear the stopper and rocker arm of hair and debris.
If the drain stopper is not moving or closing check the adjustable link.
Inspect the rubber seal on the bottom of the stopper head.
Check the rubber seal for damage and if necessary replace it.
Start with the stopper on the clicker mechanism and make sure it is tightened down all the way.
A sink stopper with a push pull rod control at the faucet is a great modern convenience.
Remove the old seal and slip on a new one if needed.
Reinstall the stopper and rocker arm.
Putty installation when you are installing a sink drain and decide to use plumber s putty you must wrap the putty around the sink s drain opening before you install the drain body.
A sink stopper mechanism isn t difficult to understand.
