The plug for our tub will not stay in the up position while showering or letting the water out of the tub after a bath. Is there an easy way to replace or repair this?

The top of the stopper screws off, so for the time being it is off so we can shower without propping the drain open with a plastic object.

Thank you.

 

Okay, there are several types of drain plugs made. We need just a little more info.

Do you have just a lift and turn tub stopper? This does just as the name implies...lifts and turn to prop open / turn to lower for a bath.

Do you have any type of trip lever on the tub overflow? This lever action raises and lowers the tub stopper ( which can be either in the tub or just the drain)

We don't need to worry about the other types of drain plugs as they do not have screws on/in them.

Get back with us for more info....

 

the lift and turn type. I THINK I found a replacement at Home Depot this morning, so I will try it. If it doesn't work, then I don't know what to do.

 

There is a brass bolt (for any other lack of discription) that the chrome body of the lift and turn slides on. This bolt screws directly into the cross arms of the threaded insert of the tub boot. (kinda technical for parts, but its the actual drain on the tub)

The chrome body has a phillips set screw that slides into the matching channel on the "bolt". This is what locks the lift and turn in place, but allows it to spin freely. You can not see this set screw until you have the actually part in hand, but there is one. You just have to feel for it.

This "bolt" is very easy to break and this is bad. It will shear off right at the cross arms and then you have to remove even more parts which can be even harder. IF you remove this "bolt" you can then just put in your own lift and turn.

If this "bolt" breaks...well...we'll talk about options...

Good luck with your project....Take your time on this one as it can make a bad day worse...

 

for the tips and help.

I was able to replace the stopper with the one I bought at Home Depot. I removed the stopper by unscrewing it, then with my pliers I removed the screw that held it in place on the cross arms. Installed the new screw then installed the new stopper. Works like a charm!

Wow, between this and replacing the cartrdge in the tub/shower faucet handle (for which my plumber gave me an a+) I am feeling pretty good! But more importantly, no more leaks or propping open the drain with my daughter's Dora the Explorer's swimming flipper!