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Tub Drain SLOWLY Drains - If You Hold “Knob” Down It Drains At Regular Speed
Why do my toilets flush slowly and often incompletely?How can I fix a sink drain stop which won't hold water?Is the drain cover in my shower sufficient?Is there any way to make a sink connected to a garborator drain faster?Do tub drains of the same diameter ever have different thread-per-inch counts?Options to fix an old leaky shower valveair trapped in sink drain?Shower drain clogs yearly after clearing - call plumber or DIY?What else can I try to fix a clogged drain?Slow drain after tub-to-shower conversion
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I am sure this is just due to age and wear and tear on the drain, but I do not know where to start. My drain slowly drains, but if I hold the "knob" down it will drain at regular speed.
What should be my steps to replace parts in order for the drain to drain regular speed all the time?
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I am sure this is just due to age and wear and tear on the drain, but I do not know where to start. My drain slowly drains, but if I hold the "knob" down it will drain at regular speed.
What should be my steps to replace parts in order for the drain to drain regular speed all the time?
plumbing shower
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I am sure this is just due to age and wear and tear on the drain, but I do not know where to start. My drain slowly drains, but if I hold the "knob" down it will drain at regular speed.
What should be my steps to replace parts in order for the drain to drain regular speed all the time?
plumbing shower
asked 4 hours ago
user2676140user2676140
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I am sure this is just due to age and wear and tear on the drain, but I do not know where to start. My drain slowly drains, but if I hold the "knob" down it will drain at regular speed.
What should be my steps to replace parts in order for the drain to drain regular speed all the time?
plumbing shower
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I assume you mean the "knob" is the drain open/closed lever located on the wall of the tub,.just above the drain, right?
If so, your most likely problem is that the drain mechanism is out of alignment. There is an "overflow drain" the runs down from behind the drain lever that you are holding, connects to the main tub drain, and continues out to whereever.
Inside that downward drain is a metal arm that connects to the tub drain open/close lever (the "knob"). When you move the drain lever up or down, it causes that metal arm to move up or down in opposition (It's like a seesaw, when this end goes up, the back end goes down.)
The metal arm is attached to a metal plug that will block the main tub drain, or release it.
You can unscrew the face plate behind the drain lever and pull out the face plate with the lever, the metal arm, and the plug. Once you have them out, you can almost certainly adjust the arm, changing the position of the plug up or down. That let's you set the position exactly right.
It may be that your drain lever doesn't stay put any more. If so, you will need a new set- these things come in packages from your local home center. According to my smartphone app with the orange icon, they sell for $20 USD upwards, depending on color and style.
answered 4 hours ago
Austin HastingsAustin Hastings
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Also possible that the drain plug attached to the mechanism has a build-up of hair, etc, and simply needs to be removed (it will look rather disgisting if this is the case, be warned) and cleaned, then replaced.
– Ecnerwal
1 hour ago
@Ecnerwal That's the kind of "DIY secret" that you leave for the newbie to discover themselves. :-) :-) :-)
– Austin Hastings
1 hour ago
@AustinHastings - yes the open/closed lever is what I was referencing when I said "knob" - It is middle of night for me, I will investigate in the morning, but thank you kindly for this insight!
– user2676140
21 mins ago
It could also be as simple as the spring behind the tub drain lever is worn out and needs replacing. The spring is what holds the lever down (and the linkage and plug all the way up behind the plate). The fact that manually holding it down allows proper drainage perhaps supports this...
– Jimmy Fix-it
20 mins ago
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I assume you mean the "knob" is the drain open/closed lever located on the wall of the tub,.just above the drain, right?
If so, your most likely problem is that the drain mechanism is out of alignment. There is an "overflow drain" the runs down from behind the drain lever that you are holding, connects to the main tub drain, and continues out to whereever.
Inside that downward drain is a metal arm that connects to the tub drain open/close lever (the "knob"). When you move the drain lever up or down, it causes that metal arm to move up or down in opposition (It's like a seesaw, when this end goes up, the back end goes down.)
The metal arm is attached to a metal plug that will block the main tub drain, or release it.
You can unscrew the face plate behind the drain lever and pull out the face plate with the lever, the metal arm, and the plug. Once you have them out, you can almost certainly adjust the arm, changing the position of the plug up or down. That let's you set the position exactly right.
It may be that your drain lever doesn't stay put any more. If so, you will need a new set- these things come in packages from your local home center. According to my smartphone app with the orange icon, they sell for $20 USD upwards, depending on color and style.
answered 4 hours ago
Austin HastingsAustin Hastings
41427
1
Also possible that the drain plug attached to the mechanism has a build-up of hair, etc, and simply needs to be removed (it will look rather disgisting if this is the case, be warned) and cleaned, then replaced.
– Ecnerwal
1 hour ago
@Ecnerwal That's the kind of "DIY secret" that you leave for the newbie to discover themselves. :-) :-) :-)
– Austin Hastings
1 hour ago
@AustinHastings - yes the open/closed lever is what I was referencing when I said "knob" - It is middle of night for me, I will investigate in the morning, but thank you kindly for this insight!
– user2676140
21 mins ago
It could also be as simple as the spring behind the tub drain lever is worn out and needs replacing. The spring is what holds the lever down (and the linkage and plug all the way up behind the plate). The fact that manually holding it down allows proper drainage perhaps supports this...
– Jimmy Fix-it
20 mins ago
add a comment |
I assume you mean the "knob" is the drain open/closed lever located on the wall of the tub,.just above the drain, right?
If so, your most likely problem is that the drain mechanism is out of alignment. There is an "overflow drain" the runs down from behind the drain lever that you are holding, connects to the main tub drain, and continues out to whereever.
Inside that downward drain is a metal arm that connects to the tub drain open/close lever (the "knob"). When you move the drain lever up or down, it causes that metal arm to move up or down in opposition (It's like a seesaw, when this end goes up, the back end goes down.)
The metal arm is attached to a metal plug that will block the main tub drain, or release it.
You can unscrew the face plate behind the drain lever and pull out the face plate with the lever, the metal arm, and the plug. Once you have them out, you can almost certainly adjust the arm, changing the position of the plug up or down. That let's you set the position exactly right.
It may be that your drain lever doesn't stay put any more. If so, you will need a new set- these things come in packages from your local home center. According to my smartphone app with the orange icon, they sell for $20 USD upwards, depending on color and style.
answered 4 hours ago
Austin HastingsAustin Hastings
41427
1
Also possible that the drain plug attached to the mechanism has a build-up of hair, etc, and simply needs to be removed (it will look rather disgisting if this is the case, be warned) and cleaned, then replaced.
– Ecnerwal
1 hour ago
@Ecnerwal That's the kind of "DIY secret" that you leave for the newbie to discover themselves. :-) :-) :-)
– Austin Hastings
1 hour ago
@AustinHastings - yes the open/closed lever is what I was referencing when I said "knob" - It is middle of night for me, I will investigate in the morning, but thank you kindly for this insight!
– user2676140
21 mins ago
It could also be as simple as the spring behind the tub drain lever is worn out and needs replacing. The spring is what holds the lever down (and the linkage and plug all the way up behind the plate). The fact that manually holding it down allows proper drainage perhaps supports this...
– Jimmy Fix-it
20 mins ago
add a comment |
I assume you mean the "knob" is the drain open/closed lever located on the wall of the tub,.just above the drain, right?
If so, your most likely problem is that the drain mechanism is out of alignment. There is an "overflow drain" the runs down from behind the drain lever that you are holding, connects to the main tub drain, and continues out to whereever.
Inside that downward drain is a metal arm that connects to the tub drain open/close lever (the "knob"). When you move the drain lever up or down, it causes that metal arm to move up or down in opposition (It's like a seesaw, when this end goes up, the back end goes down.)
The metal arm is attached to a metal plug that will block the main tub drain, or release it.
You can unscrew the face plate behind the drain lever and pull out the face plate with the lever, the metal arm, and the plug. Once you have them out, you can almost certainly adjust the arm, changing the position of the plug up or down. That let's you set the position exactly right.
It may be that your drain lever doesn't stay put any more. If so, you will need a new set- these things come in packages from your local home center. According to my smartphone app with the orange icon, they sell for $20 USD upwards, depending on color and style.
answered 4 hours ago
Austin HastingsAustin Hastings
41427
I assume you mean the "knob" is the drain open/closed lever located on the wall of the tub,.just above the drain, right?
If so, your most likely problem is that the drain mechanism is out of alignment. There is an "overflow drain" the runs down from behind the drain lever that you are holding, connects to the main tub drain, and continues out to whereever.
Inside that downward drain is a metal arm that connects to the tub drain open/close lever (the "knob"). When you move the drain lever up or down, it causes that metal arm to move up or down in opposition (It's like a seesaw, when this end goes up, the back end goes down.)
The metal arm is attached to a metal plug that will block the main tub drain, or release it.
You can unscrew the face plate behind the drain lever and pull out the face plate with the lever, the metal arm, and the plug. Once you have them out, you can almost certainly adjust the arm, changing the position of the plug up or down. That let's you set the position exactly right.
It may be that your drain lever doesn't stay put any more. If so, you will need a new set- these things come in packages from your local home center. According to my smartphone app with the orange icon, they sell for $20 USD upwards, depending on color and style.
answered 4 hours ago
Austin HastingsAustin Hastings
41427
answered 4 hours ago
Austin HastingsAustin Hastings
41427
answered 4 hours ago
Austin HastingsAustin Hastings
41427
answered 4 hours ago
Austin HastingsAustin Hastings
41427
41427
1
Also possible that the drain plug attached to the mechanism has a build-up of hair, etc, and simply needs to be removed (it will look rather disgisting if this is the case, be warned) and cleaned, then replaced.
– Ecnerwal
1 hour ago
@Ecnerwal That's the kind of "DIY secret" that you leave for the newbie to discover themselves. :-) :-) :-)
– Austin Hastings
1 hour ago
@AustinHastings - yes the open/closed lever is what I was referencing when I said "knob" - It is middle of night for me, I will investigate in the morning, but thank you kindly for this insight!
– user2676140
21 mins ago
It could also be as simple as the spring behind the tub drain lever is worn out and needs replacing. The spring is what holds the lever down (and the linkage and plug all the way up behind the plate). The fact that manually holding it down allows proper drainage perhaps supports this...
– Jimmy Fix-it
20 mins ago
add a comment |
1
Also possible that the drain plug attached to the mechanism has a build-up of hair, etc, and simply needs to be removed (it will look rather disgisting if this is the case, be warned) and cleaned, then replaced.
– Ecnerwal
1 hour ago
@Ecnerwal That's the kind of "DIY secret" that you leave for the newbie to discover themselves. :-) :-) :-)
– Austin Hastings
1 hour ago
@AustinHastings - yes the open/closed lever is what I was referencing when I said "knob" - It is middle of night for me, I will investigate in the morning, but thank you kindly for this insight!
– user2676140
21 mins ago
It could also be as simple as the spring behind the tub drain lever is worn out and needs replacing. The spring is what holds the lever down (and the linkage and plug all the way up behind the plate). The fact that manually holding it down allows proper drainage perhaps supports this...
– Jimmy Fix-it
20 mins ago
1
1
Also possible that the drain plug attached to the mechanism has a build-up of hair, etc, and simply needs to be removed (it will look rather disgisting if this is the case, be warned) and cleaned, then replaced.
– Ecnerwal
1 hour ago
Also possible that the drain plug attached to the mechanism has a build-up of hair, etc, and simply needs to be removed (it will look rather disgisting if this is the case, be warned) and cleaned, then replaced.
– Ecnerwal
1 hour ago
@Ecnerwal That's the kind of "DIY secret" that you leave for the newbie to discover themselves. :-) :-) :-)
– Austin Hastings
1 hour ago
@Ecnerwal That's the kind of "DIY secret" that you leave for the newbie to discover themselves. :-) :-) :-)
– Austin Hastings
1 hour ago
@AustinHastings - yes the open/closed lever is what I was referencing when I said "knob" - It is middle of night for me, I will investigate in the morning, but thank you kindly for this insight!
– user2676140
21 mins ago
@AustinHastings - yes the open/closed lever is what I was referencing when I said "knob" - It is middle of night for me, I will investigate in the morning, but thank you kindly for this insight!
– user2676140
21 mins ago
It could also be as simple as the spring behind the tub drain lever is worn out and needs replacing. The spring is what holds the lever down (and the linkage and plug all the way up behind the plate). The fact that manually holding it down allows proper drainage perhaps supports this...
– Jimmy Fix-it
20 mins ago
It could also be as simple as the spring behind the tub drain lever is worn out and needs replacing. The spring is what holds the lever down (and the linkage and plug all the way up behind the plate). The fact that manually holding it down allows proper drainage perhaps supports this...
– Jimmy Fix-it
20 mins ago
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