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Skill Scale
Easy

Time Required
You can clean a tub drain in less than one hour. 		Tools Materials
Vinegar

 

Steps

Step One
Step 1

Flip the lever to the full open position, and carefully pull the stopper and rocker arm assembly from the drain opening. Use a small wire brush to clean off the debris you find.

Step Two
Step 2

Remove the screws from the coverplate, and pull it, the trip lever, and linkage from the overflow drain. Remove hair and debris, and remove any corrosion with a small wire brush and vinegar. Lubricate the linkage with heatproof grease.

Step Three
Step 3

Adjust the drain flow, and fix any leaks by adjusting the linkage. To do this, loosen the locknut on the threaded lift rod, and screw the lift rod up about 1/8 inch. Tighten the locknut, and reinstall everything in reverse order.

 
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