![]() If your stopper does not have a visible screw set on the knob but does not seem to unscrew, lift the stopper up and turn, looking for a small screw.If this happens, try gently pulling upward while turning. Sometimes, the post threads may be stripped, making it difficult to unscrew the stopper.If there isn’t one, turn the stopper counterclockwise to unthread from the strainer until it can be removed. Slowly turn the knob counterclockwise, and look for a screw set on the knob.With the stopper in the open position, use one hand to hold the body of the stopper in place.Here’s how to remove a lift and turn stopper: Similar in appearance to the push-pull style, the lift and turn stopper is operated by lifting and turning the knob in opposite directions to open and close the drain. How to Remove a Lift and Turn Tub Stopper Unscrew the post using a standard flathead screwdriver and lift off from the strainer. Once the knob is removed, look for a post that connects the stopper to the crossbar of the strainer.If the knob is too tight to unscrew by hand, wrap a washcloth or rag around the knob and use standard pliers to loosen it.Use one hand to hold the base of the stopper in place, and turn the knob counterclockwise until it is all the way off. Begin by removing the knob that is on top of the stopper.Here’s how to remove a push-pull tub stopper: The knob is pushed down to close the drain and pulled up to open it. This type of stopper has a knob at the top. In some cases, you may need to use a standard flathead screwdriver to unscrew the cylinder from the strainer crossbar.If your stopper has a top cap, twist counterclockwise to remove it before removing the cylinder base by turning counterclockwise.If the entire unit moves as you turn, let go of the cylinder base and continue to unscrew until you can remove the unit completely. ![]()
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