How Do You Repair A Bathroom Sink Drain?
Many things can go wrong with the drain in a bathroom sink. Fortunately, many of the most common problems are ones that can be fixed by the average homeowner. The tools necessary are things that most people already have around the house. There are two main repairs that can solve most sink problems, and these involve the removal of the stopper or the replacement of a pop-up mechanism. Start by remembering that drains will last much longer if the only thing that goes down them is water. Clogs are caused by everything else but water going down a drain. Hair and foreign particles get wrapped around the stopper, causing a slow or blocked drain. Pull the stopper out to the open position and away from the drain. If the stopper cannot be pulled straight out, turn it counterclockwise. This should release the stopper from a pivot rod and allow complete removal. If you still cannot remove the stopper, unscrew a retaining nut that is located beneath the sink. Remove the O-ring to clean the stopper
