Luckily, it’s easy to fix yourself.
Pull With a Suction Cup
Sink stoppers are typically about 1 1/4 inches in diameter.
Use a Plunger
A plunger works with a basin full of water.
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Just like you would whenunclogging a toilet,place the plunger over the circle of the sink drain.
The force of the vacuum seal should pull the stopper upward.
Repeat until it pulls up the stopper.
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The horizontal rod is a smooth metal rod attached to the drainpipe.
It extends outward toward the back of the sink.
Lower Horizontal Rod
Grasp the horizontal rod with your fingers and firmly pull downward.
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The stopper in the basin should release, letting the water drain out.
Watch from above while moving the parts below to find the proper hole for the horizontal rod.
Removing, cleaning, reassembling, and tightening the stopper should solve the problem.
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