My pushdown plug is stuck, it's not stuck in the closed position for want of a better word but it's actually stuck about 5mm further below that. I've tried pressing down and turning it but if I press any harder I think I'll break my fingers. I've had a feel around for some form of lever but can't seem to locate it. I've seen small suction cups being used for a stuck plug but don't currently have one to hand, I'm assuming the suction cup will be my best bet, unless there are other ideas anyone can offer!
The drill and hammer trick worked perfectly! Thanks!
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
Maybe it’s time to get a new plug!
If that’s the case, then use a 2mm drill bit to pilot a hole, followed by a screw. Use a claw hammer to lift it up.
Suction cup is the other alternative.
I hope that helps.
You could try taking the trap off and pushing it up from the inside with a screwdriver. Tap with a hammer if needed. If that doesn't work then you will most likely need a new plug/basin waste
I would take out the plug from the sink altogether and have a look at it from underneath.
Answered18 January 2022
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Anonymous user
Are you talking about a push down pop up metal plug? If so they generally unscrew if you can get some purchase on it. This sounds difficult if the plug part has been depressed Futher than the surrounding waste.
If you can't get it unscrew the best bet is to replace the waste (chrome plug hole bit ) from below the basin unscrew the plastic trap (Ubend) from the broken waste, undo the big nut clamping the waste to the basin and ease the broken waste up out of the basin from above (sometimes gunged up with silicone as well .usually a muckey job )get a new one, usually one and a quarter inch with a slot in if you're basin has an overflow. take the old one with you to compare.
Replacing is more or less a reversal of removal. Bed the new one in the basin with some sanitary silicone from above and smear some silicone on the rubber washer below the basin that fits over the waste between the basin and the big nut. Do the nut up hand tight and give it another 1/2 turn . Don't over tighten , the rubber washer can squish out.
Or Call a plumber they,LL do it and you won't have the greef or get dirty
Best of luck
