How to Repair a Kohler Whirlpool Tub Drain

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Written By
David Batka
David Batka
Published: Aug 1, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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Toe-touch Drain Repair

  1. Unscrew the center piece of your whirlpool drain by hand. This piece is referred to as the toe touch, and it's what you push up and down to open and close your drain. The center piece has a rubber gasket around its edge. If you can't unscrew the piece by hand, use a pair of channel locks to loosen the drain.

  2. Clear away any debris that may be stuck around the inside of your Kohler whirlpool drain.

  3. Screw the new replacement toe touch into the space where the defective one was.

  4. Turn on your tub and make sure the new drain doesn't leak.

Drain Seal Repair

  1. Unscrew the toe-touch piece of your drain by hand.

  2. Set the drain puller into the drain. Turn it counterclockwise until you've unscrewed the body of the drain completely.

  3. Remove the defective seal from the bottom of the drain.

  4. Set the new drain seal onto the bottom of the drain. Use the drain puller to tighten the body of the drain back into your Kohler whirlpool tub.

  5. Screw in the toe-touch piece of your drain.

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David Batka

David Batka has been a journalist since 2005, having reported for "The Chicago Flame" and "Glacier." He also has numerous years of experience with home repair and building. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in history…

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