Electrical & Plumbing Repairs : How to Replace a Sink Drain

Replacing a sink drain is a two-person procedure, as someone is needed to hold the stopper in place. Replace a sink drain with tips from a certified HVAC tech and plumber in this free video on plumbing repairs.

Expert: James Drew
Contact: www.JNCHomeRepair.com
Bio: James Drew is the owner and president of JNC Home Repair in Austin, Tx. Drew is an HVAC certified tech with over two decades experience in plumbing, masonry, and carpentry.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• home repairs
• home maintenance
• electrical repairs
• plumbing
• electrical wiring
• toilet
• bathrooms
• sinks
• showers
• electrical maintenance

[mikeaa000]

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[JB3363]

I completely agree with lintpros2. A LOT less yappin and more work. It's not a classroom

[unclematt3]

Thanks for taking the time! Very helpful!

[revandrem]

Thanks this was way better than the dumb directions they sent that had all pictures and now words. Uggggh. OK LOL.

[revandrem]

Thanks this was way better than the dumb directions they sent that had all pictures and now words. Uggggh. OK LOL.

[LintPros2]

THis was no more helpful then reading directions. Don't sit there and tell me how to do it. SHOW US by actually doing it

[PunisherTheDonDada]

Thanks alot!

[bshomb]

I had a hard time getting a wrench behind my sink to loosen the old nut. The new drains come with hand tighten nuts, but the old ones are tightened with a wrench. Found this tool that does the job. Search for Superior Tool Tight Spot Wrench 03912 for 1 1/2" drain and 03914 for 1 1/4".

[AlexFOttawa]

Thank you very much for this video!! After trying to do this myself for hours and hours, I turned to youtube, found your video, and was able to fix the sink like a pro. Thank you very much, my wife thanks you too!

[redcapedjoker]

I enjoyed watching your video, O.K. I believe that it was pretty helpful, O.K. I want you to do more videos like this, O.K. Gaining access behind the sink is very important too, O.K.