Bathroom Sink Drain Stopper Not Working 

I am a 74 year old woman and by watching you I as able to fix this myself. THANK YOU. Made me feel powerful.

I'm one of those married women who likes to learn how to do everything myself because my husband is not a handyman. You have completely rocked my world today, thank you! :)

My husband passed away close to four years ago and I don't know what I would do without these helpful RU-vid videos! I was able to fix my bathroom sink using this video which saved me a lot of money for something easily fixable. Don't know how I would continue repairing my house wo RU-vid videos so thank you again for the easy answers.

THANK YOU! I watched a whole bunch of these videos, and none of them helped me. My biggest problem was that the clip kept falling off. (Very frustrating--especially since there's not a lot of room there for me to work, and the positions I had to get into were awkward and uncomfortable with my hip and knee replacements.) You are the ONLY one who explained what to do; the others all said "Put the clip back on." You showed me exactly how to put it on and how to make it tight. A 74-year-old woman, I am thrilled that I could fix this by myself!

The stopper was taken out of our sink for 6 months while my husband said he would fix it. I got tired of waiting and watched this video. One trip to the Home Depot and 20 minutes later all fixed. Thank you for perfect explanation and pictures.

You are one of the few that ACTUALLY show EXACTLY how to properly align and install the stopper. Thank you! Your video was EXCELLENT! I now know how to repair my broken stopper. Much appreciation to you!

This is the kind of home improvement video I’m always looking for but rarely find. Excellent and thorough explanation. Thank you.

This was one of the most helpful home repair videos I’ve seen. Great camera angles to see what was needed and discussed all major potential issues. Thank you so much for the help!

I am a senior woman dealing with a leak under my sink; it was a broken seal that you show at 5:46! I didn't even see the seal fall out, so what you said made me go look for it. So tiny, but it is cracked apart and that was causing the leak! On to hunt down a seal now! Thank you SO much! You saved me, right before Christmas company coming!

Got bored while dying my hair and decided to fix the drain stopper that has never worked properly (wasn't properly connected to the lift rod). Took me 5 mins with this video. Perfect how to!

As a homeowner, I want to thank you. I've done electrical work for years but have hardly ever touch plumbing. Your instructions and video for this has been exactly what I needed. Instantly subscribed. Great content.

Absolute best pop up adjustment demo I have seen. You must be a teacher or just know how to keep it simple. Either way, Well done!👍

I fix the problem fast and simple, after I finished my mom thought I was a plumber 🤦🏿‍♂️🤣🤣. This is the best video without a complex explanation that no one can do thank you for not having the complexity in this video because I would've totally messed up my sink🤦🏿‍♂️😂😂

A well-thought-out, clearly explained tutorial. Just what I needed. After putting off the repair for a couple of months (!!!), it took me about 15 minutes to disassemble, clean, and reassemble the stopper assembly (the pivot rod had come loose). Now I'm actually looking forward to maintenance of our other bathroom sink! Thanks very much.

Hi Scott, our bathroom sink stopper lift rod has been loose for YEARS. The horizontal rod was not connected to the strap, and the lift rod would pull completely up and out of the faucet base. Your video showed me how to fix everything! A big bonus from doing this repair: The top of our lift rod is square, not round, so when the lift rod got loose, the little square would never stay lined up parallel with the wall (which drove me nuts). I made sure I got the square lined up perfectly when I tightened the bolt holding the lift rod, and now it's all good! And now I know the names of all the little parts under the sink! Thanks so much. Your video was by far the best one I found out of the four that I watched.

One of the best how-to videos I've ever watched. Very clear explanations, and I love how you named every part (so we know what to shop for when we're at the store). Thank you!

Quick and to the point! Thanks for a great video! And and even BIGGER thank you for not littering your video with stupid music or crazy graphics. Great camera shots, easy to follow instructions, and extremely helpful demonstrations. This is how every DIY home improvement video should be!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BREAKING THAT DOWN! I am an apartment renter and to see this easy fix get done and I know how sorry the maintenance crew is here after months of a broken bathroom sink! I'm going in!!

Definitely one of the best how to videos I have seen on any topic. Clearly explained, good pace, great explanations - excellent video. Thank you!

Best demonstration; I was able to replace a bathroom sink stopper. I liked the fact that you showed the right way and the wrong way. By the way, I am an 87 year old woman. Thank you so much.

Best video. You explained in detail while showing each step and how to do it. I was going to call a plumber cause the pop up stopper drain rod that goes thru the the pipe had rusted and broken off the sink stopper that made it go up and down. I bought a $7.00 pop up assembly and use the one piece I needed. Your voice and patience really helped. Thank you so much.

I am Soooo thankful! I'm a female trying to install a new sink. I've watched so many videos it would make your head spin on how to attach the strap- without it falling off (my issue). No one has addressed this issue- until the end of your video when you mentioned bending the clip out for better tension! OMG! Simple fix. THANK YOU! Now I can quit crying.

I’ve never and will never be considered to be a handyman...your video allowed me to actually do a repair successfully. Thanks very much!

It is the best video I have seen on this problem how to fix. Every aspect is explained so well. Thank you very much.

I have watched several videos that I thought were good, but you covered things I had not heard about and you enabled me to complete this. Thank you!

Thank you SO much! I am 73 and always wondered how this worked!! Fixed two today and wish I had learned this in school. You make a great teacher.😍

Like the other commenters said, this is the best video I've seen on this fix. The only tip I want to add is that you can turn the stopper 90 degrees and it should still go up and down. The reason for doing this is so you can remove the stopper to clean hair and soap from it. Still, you explained everything so clear!

What a good video! I liked that a lot of light was used so I could really see what was going on. There were good explanations for everything and a couple of very useful hints. I will know how to talk to my repairman now since I'm not able to do the job myself. Thanks!

One of the best DIY videos I’ve seen-clear, thorough, and helpful.

I am so proud of myself that I fixed my sink myself rather than calling a plumber. Thanks for the video.

This was easy to follow. Your presentation and video angles were exactly what I needed to repair a pivot rod. I thought it was broken, but then realized it was a matter of adjustment and because I watched this, I now have a better understanding of how it works. I, too, am 74-ish and the hardest part was getting down on the floor! So relieved that I was able to fix it myself! Thank you!!

There are a bunch of sink stopper replair videos, most do cover the repair side of the issue. I found your video to be one of the best. I loved that you covered a logical diagnosis process before going into the repair process. Great job! I plan to look at some of your other DYI videos.

Your videos are helpful I'm definitely sharing your channel and letting my friends know where to go when they need to know about home repairs. Thank you for teaching with easy to follow steps for a repair dummy like myself. I'm proud of what I'm learning. Thank you forever Scott with Everyday Home Repairs.

I watched a couple of other videos that provided quick fixes that didn't work before I found your video. This was so thorough it had me feeling like a handy man. Great explanation and I had my issue fixed within 10 minutes. I knew it was something simple I could do with the right guidance without paying a plumber $200+ for a few minutes of work. Thank you very much for sharing your gift and expertise with those of us who are not experts in this area.

I just want to say thank you! I unfortunately don’t have a dad to call for this sort of help, so thank you for this in-depth tutorial! You’ve given me enough confidence that I don’t need to call a plumber

Wow great instructions, I was able to fix our bathroom stopper and I’m 75 year old woman!

Thank you for such an easy informative video. I've always been a DIYer. Being raised with 4 older brothers I have learned a lot in my 63 years, but some things like pluming I just refused to do. Being alone and having to do things myself videos like yours sure help. Thank you !

I cannot thank you enough for this video. I’m 26 in my first apartment with my boyfriend. We’ve had a drain issue since we moved in 5 months ago. My issue was the quick drain rod fix. I love learning the home tricks and feel so bad ass and relieved to have fixed the sink!!!!

Thank you sooo much. My stopper lift has been broken forever but recently I lost the rubber stopper I was using so I dropped the original brass stopper in & of course it got stuck... so while I had everything apart to push it up manually, I decided to fix it. I knew basically how it worked but I didn't really know what the parts looked like because I had disconnected it at some point & lost parts. So your video was a great find for me. I really appreciate that you took the time to show how everything worked with the other assembly, which Nobody ever does. Usually they just point to the installed unit and expect us to see through the pipe or something. I have some leaks to fix at my daughter's house so I subscribed & will be checking out your other videos for help soon. Thanks again! MB King

My apartment has refused to fix this, so glad you made this video so I could fix it myself

Great video for an inexperienced plumber such as I! The rod going into the drain had lost some off the end. A simple fix with your help! Thank you very much!

The only place to go to fix your sink problem! His explanations are clear and concise! Thank-you!!

First, best video ever! My builder had the strap bent in every direction imaginable. He also had it facing in the wrong direction. There was also nooo plastic seal washer whatsoever, even though there was with the kit I purchased. The builder's strap and clip seemed sturdier though, so after failed attempts with the new kit I purchased, I tried to get his parts to work. Because of all the bends in the strap and a different type of 2-holed pinch clip (arrow-shaped), I could not manage to pass the pivot rod through the clip. The bends in the strap were the problem, but it was a thick strap, and I'm a woman. Paid a plumber $125 to basically unbend the strap and slide the arrow clip on. First try, the pivot rod was working, only he had to press on the stopper some for the sink to hold water. He told me sometimes you just have to do that? I was just happy that if I just pulled the rod tight enough it worked. He also didn't add any seal washer. Consequently I'll never hire him again as I foresee a leak in the future.

You just saved me a trip to Lowes or Home Depot and more importantly I look like a hero to the misses! Thanks champ!

I gotta say that you're an EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR, very easy to understand.

excellent, thanks! I got what I needed to know and learned two things I didn't know. Great footage of the view into the pipe with the bottom of the stopper showing, that's something we normally wouldn't see.

After watching several other videos, this is the one that clearly explained what the problem is and how to fix it. Thank you. I'm trying to get my mom's house ready for sale and I can't afford to hire anyone to do small jobs like this that aren't complicated. Thanks for providing such a helpful explanation!

Heading back to school tomorrow (67 yrs old teacher). Accomplished nothing over this short summer. But TODAY, thanks to YOU, my bathroom sink drains! Thank you SO much!

Exactly what I needed to unclog my bathroom sink. Thanks for the clear instructions. What was stuck to the stopper was revolting! No wonder the sink wasn’t draining!

NOTE: Do not skimp on price of the replacement parts. I did that and major leakage. I went back and spent the extra $10 and got a Moen... Perfect.

Best, clearest and without a doubt doable repair tutorial. Thank you!

Thank you for this video!! I have watched a few other videos on replacing the stopper and this one had the best explanations and images. I think I can finally get my sink fixed…. by myself!

I watched this video for the first time. The first video I saw and didn't need to Google another video on how to fix my stopper because you did a great job of explaining, showing and made suggestions clearly and in a nice pace and nd I fixed my stopper as you were showing it! I didt it! I'm a single woman and I prefer to fix things myself before I call anyone. You saved me money and a phone call. THANK YOU!!!!!

Perfect video. Explains the various failures, WHY they happen, and how to diagnose AND fix. Thanks to you I was able to take all those steps and fix what my kids broke :)

Shows the details including the correct position on the stopper end and how to have proper friction on retaining clip. Key points for a complete/correct repair. Thank you!

Big thanks! First time, single homeowner here that has no idea how much I would come across to fix and need to learn. I always just thought, I'll hire a handyman. But they're expensive and I never truly know if they know what they are doing. So I've decided to just take matters into my own hands, like everyone else here. Thank you for a simple, informative, well explained video

Thank you so much! You just helped me fix my problem at 9 pm on a Saturday night without embarrassment or breaking a fingernail, or leaving the house. You are my Saturday night hero!

Thank you so much. I am a single 53 year old woman who was dreading having to pay someone to come out and fix my stopper. It was a challenge to put that clip on but I did it!! You saved me time and money. Much appreciated ❤️

Thank you for being such a wonderful communicator. Clear description of parts and function as well as troubleshooting advice. After watching your video I was confident to tackle this small plumbing repair. 🥳 Thanks again

During these covid times of quarantine this video was a life saver. We might have to isolate, but at least we don’t have to be stuck with a clogged/stuck sink while washing our hands. THANK YOU!!

This is the first video that actually helped me fix our sink stopper. Thank you for sharing all the details.

Amazing!! I really appreciated that you provided the link to amazon for the parts, you just saved me walking around the home improvement store looking for these items!

I am a 63 year old woman and after your video I feel confident I can make this repair myself. Thank you so much.

Excellent through explanation from A-Z. You covered by explanation and visual teaching exactly what I needed to know from parts, different options, to reassembly. I unclogged my sink, and put her back all by my self ,thanks to you. This Mimi thanks you very happy ,keep up get content!

Thank you thank you thank you! My husband does not fix things, so we always have to hire a handyman. With your awesome video I was able to fix it myself!! And I understand now how the drain stopper works. What an incredible feeling. Thank you!!

Thank you, this helped me fix my pull rod and drain stopper which had come out of the sink. Thankful for the tutorial and clear explanation of each part because I don’t know about hardware, tools, etc. After watching your video it now is fixed!

Thanks! Just watched your video and figured out my problem. The pull rod was stuck in the highest position, meaning the drain was in the lowest, and wouldn't budge. I untightened the screw, gave the pull rod slack, and retightened. Works perfectly now. I've never fixed a plumbing problem before in my life, so many thanks that your video helped me figure out the problem (and probably save $300).

I did everything just to end up finding out that the first thing you said to do was EXACTLY what the problem was.But in the process I ended up cleaning out the sink and finding out the stopper wasn’t put in correctly from the jump.And I figured that out because once I put it back in the way you said to and everything was all back together,I noticed the stopper raised much higher than it’s ever been..Thanks A lot

Thank you very much for your tutorial sir. I recently moved into an apartment complex and reported a sink clog and they cleaned out the p-trap and used some sealant putty to the p-trap connector. It was still clogged so I watched your tutorial and cleaned out the stopper but the p-trap connector is tight as heck and I didn't mess with it cause it just wouldn't turn because of the putty they used lol. But I got it to unclog thanks to you, again thank you sir. Have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas

My friend and I tried to fix this problem, we spent 3 hours the first day and the next day, after spending two more hours on it, we found your excellent video! You did a great job guiding us through the process of fixing it. Thank you so much! It probably saved me $250.00 if I would have hired someone to do it.

the maintenance people for my dorm couldn’t figure out how to fix my sink. this video saved my sink, thanks!!

Thank you very much for this video. There was nothing wrong with my drain stopper. I just needed to adjust the pivot rod a bit. Voile. Thank goodness for people like you to take the time to record and share these videos.

This saved me some money. I was ready to call someone then I thought I should go on RU-vid and check if I can’t do this myself. Thank you ✨

Thanks so much, this video is so helpful and I was able to replace my corroded pivot rod myself! I learned something new and avoided waiting forever on a maintenance request list!!

Thank you! Helped me figure out that the rod had broken. Used my grabber-tool to pull out the severed piece and got a replacement and now things are working.

Very clear instructions and camera work, I was able to complete the repairs on the fly with this information. The rod end broke, so it was too short to catch the hook on the stopper! I was able to slide the ball down with pliers to extend the rod end, and then it was long enough again to catch. Thank you!

this is my first time owning a sink with a singstopper and i had no idea that there was a liftrod.. so you solved my problem within the first ten seconds of the video. I know that this wasnt the problem you *meant* to solve, but i really appreciate it lol

Nicely done….very thorough and complete not taking for granted any of the steps or what to watch out for. It’s not my 1st use of Utube of “how to” video repairs. Thanks

Ty for this. Very helpful. I pulled up too hard and the rod came out of the thing with holes connected to the stopper in the sink. I had fixed it before but couldn’t remember how. Appreciate you demonstrating how it works, made it a snap to repair.

This video helped so much it was exactly what was wrong- the rod was corroded. Was able to fix it by myself as a woman after watching this. Thank you!

This was the best tutorial. Tried all the others, Glad I (75 female) found you and was able to fix!

God bless you. My husband was able to fix this perfectly. Excellent instructions. Perfect teacher.

Thanks for going over where to put the concave gasket!! Replaced everything and was getting constant leaks. Found out from your video I had the gasket on the wrong side! Great video!

Thank you, I've been living with a bad sink stopper for a couple of years and I could never fix it correctly because I didn't understand what was happening. Watched your video and 5 minutes later, problem solved.

Thank you SO MUCH. I am a 62-year old woman, and you empowered me, too! I got it all fixed myself, and it works great. A $5.99 repair kit at the hardware store is all it cost me. THANK YOU!! 😊🙏💪😄👏

I thought I knew all about this, but you showed me a couple of fine points in adjustment that I hadn't thought of. Thanks. Great demo.

Thank you. My sink had the first problem and I was able to fix it myself thanks to your video.

You totally helped me! By watching this, I was able to figure out my problem. You are so clear when you explain things. Thanks!

Thanks! Fixed the drain stopper in my guest bathroom that has not worked since 2007. Happy Day!

Great! Exactly what I want from a video like this: well presented, clearly explained, and well photographed.

My stopper wouldn’t stay down in the drain, kept popping up. After watching this video I went to check my set up and all I had to do was tighten the nut on the pivot rod. It was just a little loose but as soon as I tightened it the stopper works great! Super easy fix! Thanks for your video!

Clear, easy to follow, very thorough and well filmed, thanks so much! Cheers from New Mexico USA!

My newly repaired sink drain and I thank you for a perfectly straightforward explanation! Much appreciated!!

Thank you!!! I am clueless with home repairs, but I was able to fix the issue by buying a new pivot rod---couldn't have done it without you.

you are such a great teacher. you know how to convey information in easy to understand manner. that is a real talent! thanks! I am pretty sure both of our bathroom sink pivot rods corroded significantly so they are both too short for the drain stoppers to connect to. I'm going to order two now and switch them out tomorrow - fingers crossed that is the only issue. Though after your video tutorial, I am quite sure it is:)

I can fix many things, but these things have always annoyed me, but your tips really helped! Thank you.

You made it simple and easy. I actually figured it out but did not know the proper terms . Thank I would most definitely recommend you to everyone to view.

Thanks. Your video helped me fix my sink drain in 1 hour after spending 8 months with a broken stopper.

Thank you. Very helpful. I was scared this might be a very difficult process. You made it look simple. I now feel confident that I can fix my issue.

You are an excellent teacher. I actually understood what you said and what I did wrong. From a 79 yr old woman.