How To Take Out A Bathroom Sink Drain

Bathroom sink drains can get clogged with hair, soap scum, and other debris over time. If your sink is draining slowly or not at all, you may need to take out the drain and clean it. Here are the steps on how to take out a bathroom sink drain:

Step 1: Gather your tools.

You will need the following tools to take out a bathroom sink drain:

Adjustable wrench or pliers
Bucket or bowl
Flashlight
Drain snake or auger
Old toothbrush or wire brush

Step 2: Turn off the water supply.

Before you start, you need to turn off the water supply to the sink. This will prevent water from leaking out of the drain when you remove it.

To turn off the water supply, locate the shut-off valves under the sink. The shut-off valves are usually located on the hot and cold water pipes. Turn the valves clockwise to turn off the water.

Step 3: Remove the drain stopper.

The drain stopper is the small plug that fits into the drain hole. To remove the drain stopper, simply lift it out of the hole.

Step 4: Loosen the drain flange.

The drain flange is the metal ring that is attached to the sink around the drain hole. To loosen the drain flange, use an adjustable wrench or pliers to turn it counterclockwise.

Step 5: Remove the drain flange.

Once the drain flange is loose, you can remove it by hand. Be careful not to drop the flange into the drain.

Step 6: Clean the drain.

Once the drain flange is removed, you can clean the drain. To clean the drain, use a drain snake or auger to remove any clogs. You can also use an old toothbrush or wire brush to scrub away any soap scum or debris.

Step 7: Reassemble the drain.

Once the drain is clean, you can reassemble it. To reassemble the drain, simply insert the drain flange into the drain hole and tighten it with an adjustable wrench or pliers. Then, insert the drain stopper into the drain hole.