How to Quickly FIX a Running Toilet with push button

how to quickly fix a running toilet with push button that constantly leaks, flushes or runs into the pan? Then in this video I will show you How To Quickly Fix A Running Toilet With A Push Button in minutes with no parts needed! All you need is a screwdriver and 5 minutes of your time. I will Show you how to remove the push button, cistern lid, identify the internal parts, remove the flush valve and quickly fix the running toilet with a push button.
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Plumbing series • Plumbing / heating
00:00 Issue shown
00:54 Remove the Cistern lid with push button
01:34 Cistern components (fill valve, overflow and flush valve
02:31 Isolate the water and drain the cistern
03:09 Remove the FLUSH VALVE
03:46 How does the flush unit work
04:36 How to fix the problem
05:33 WATCH THIS!!!
05:52 Assembling the flush valve
07:19 Fitting the flush valve into the cistern
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[@MegaMbest]

Thank you so ooo much. I racked up a $200 pound water bill as I was not aware I had an overflow problem. I fixed it with your help in less than 10 minutes!!! You are a hero!!!!!

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's brilliant to hear and what my channel is all about! Thanks for your comment 👍

[@Malahcai]

Thank you so much for this video! It saved me from having to call a plumber, I only had to buy a new rubber gasket and do about 10 minutes total of work!

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's brilliant to hear. Thanks for your comment 👍

[@garytomlinson3305]

Thanks Fowler. I didn't do what you said, your video made me realise my cistern was over filling so I've had a play with the arm that controls the water level and turned it until the water stopped coming out after a flush, then adjusted it up again. Now the water is going to the "fill line" on the back of the toilet. Job sorted! That's a necklace and a toilet I've fixed today.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Oh a man of many talents 😀😀! Thanks for your comment!

[@sirchopper3844]

Brilliant tut. Just what I needed and really detailed and simple. Cheers bud.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Great user name 🤣, thanks for your comment 👍

[@westbournecas]

Thanks a lot - 3.30am on Christmas Eve and I've sorted it without worrying about an emergency plumber.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, that's brilliant to hear. My channel is all about saving people money, and that has definitely saved you a few quid for such an easy job! Don't forget to subscribe for more great videos!

[@ianheath9604]

Great. This matched the unit I have. Good honest advice. Thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment! Im glad the toilet video has helped you out!

[@jimjemjj]

Managed to fix the running toilet inbetween cooking the tea and getting my daughter ready for bed 😂! Thank you so much!

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's brilliant, I'm glad the video has helped you fix your toilet!

[@chandervyas8666]

Genius. Tried it myself (having no plumbing experience) and fixed it.

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's really good to hear that you fixed your toilet!

[@paulagray5289]

Thank you so much for so clearly explaining the process

[@FixitwithFowler]

You are so welcome! I'm glad the video has helped!

[@PanjiSaputra-sj8pk]

Amazing worked a treat thank you!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, that's brilliant news! Make sure you subscribe for more great content!

[@hubertvermeersch3049]

wonderful teaching, thank you (from belgiium)

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's amazing, glad you liked the video!

[@cathyleong9888]

Thank you for letting me know about fixing this running problem. Solved

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, I'm glad the video helped you solve the running toilet!

[@marcuspugh9328]

Cracking video 🤝🏻 problem fixed first time thank you 👍🏻

[@FixitwithFowler]

Brilliant to hear. That's what my channel is all about! If you've not already, please consider subscribing!

[@WhaleBaps1]

You my friend are a genius. Thankyou so much

[@FixitwithFowler]

Ohhhh, I will take that "genius," lol 😆 thanks for your comment 👍

[@jeremymuldoon7259]

Thank you, solutions worked great

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm glad it worked, thanks

[@rayrungay7401]

Thanks for your helpful video!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment 👍 hopefully you have fixed your running toilet now!

[@jacklim5973]

Thank you Sir!

[@FixitwithFowler]

You are welcome! Hope the running toilet video helped you!

[@NicolaWoor]

Actually found a video with exact same fitting! Really helpful, followed it to the latter but still running a bit so off I go to Amazon for a replacement rubber seal but thank you, thank you! Fingers crossed.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Brilliant, hopefully you will get it sorted out!

[@AidanPattinson]

Cheers lad very good video easy to follow

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm glad you thought the video was good, and thanks for your comment!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

What a great find !. 11pm here & just found I have this problem which I thought I had solved but when I replaced the plunger I found what it screws into is too far down & I thought tomorrow I would have to decouple the cistern again. But now because my mechanism is the same as yours I will just have to twist it & place the clips down lower.I can sleep easy then. Thanks & you now have a new sub.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, hopefully this will fix your problem. If not, leave a comment, and i will try to help you fix it! P.s. Thanks for the sub

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Update: Having removed the flush unit I couldn't adjust it so the buttons worked correctly so I brought so I brought another one. Well two actually as I ordered an additional one by mistake. Still if I live long enough I can always use it. The flush unit is Siamp Skipper 45. Without finding you video I would of spent hours decoupling the toilet unit so thanks once again. Ted

[@FixitwithFowler]

@2wheelsrbest327 no problem. I'm glad the video helped and saved you money!

[@janenjenga4836]

Thanks 🙏

[@jeromemurray4151]

Super thankful

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem, did you manage to fix you toilet?

[@philipgnana8993]

Great video. I had a plumber tell me that i had to replace the valve (I have ordered for one already) but will leave that as a spare and clean up the rubber seal. Thank you

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hopefully, that will fix it and save you some money at the same time! Thanks for your comment 👍

[@andrewcarr4]

Thanks for the great video, i have the same set up, but it fills really slowly

[@FixitwithFowler]

I have another video to fix that on my channel. It's normally the inlet valve

[@susandooley5181]

Very helpful thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

Glad it helped, thanks for your comment 👍

[@themunchbox4851]

Very helpful cheers

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment 👍

[@paulineeg-an8712]

Thx much from toronto. I will try now

[@FixitwithFowler]

Toronto, that's amazing! Hopefully, this video will help you out!

[@tonyscott395]

Great video, very helpful. Is it just me or did anyone else think they saw water still running through the toilet cleaner at the end?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Definitely not mate, i had just flushed it prior to putting the cleaner in

[@markzambelli]

Thanks mate... followed your advice to the letter (with the added hassle of needing a cable tie as one of my grey clips that holds the push button assembly at the required height was missing 🤔😓so the overflow assembly wasn't vertically aligned properly). Cleaned the parts, re-assembled (great advice about seating the gasket with a screwdriver, btw) and works like new, thankyou again😀

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, absolutely amazing! That's what my channel is all about, helping people save money! I'm glad the tip about seating the gasket helped, too. Hope you have subscribed as there are loads of good DIY videos on my channel!

[@markzambelli]

Oh yeah I subscribed 👍and I'm looking forward to delving through your catalog of helpful vids, thanks again.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Cheers, i appreciate that!

[@Theendoftheworldisnear]

Amazing thanks 🙏

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem, I'm glad you liked the video 👍

[@tristanmacintyre-read7314]

Hi @FixitwithFowler - do you have a video on how to remove / repair the inlet valve for this system? The water doesn't stop filling and goes into the overflow / toilet after flushing. I've checked the flush valve seal and it's fine but I can't find a way to check the inlet valve and I'm not 100% sure what I need to check so that it stops the water continuing to run? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, there is one on my channel. Just look through my videos. It's one of my first videos i did!

[@melvis2017]

Thanks for the update and the way you explain things thanks once again for the efforts and for sharing this with us. You do deserve a very large danish beer in a good warm sommer day🤣👍🙏you save me money for that beer

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment, I will look forward to that beer 🍺 😀

[@atb88]

Hi, this is the exact system I have, but my problem isn’t water leaking from the tank into bowl, but the inlet of water to the tank is taking too long to complete fill, and there’s like a small sprinkling of water from the contraption on the left hand side filling it up after flush, but I can’t unscrew the bolt thing. Are you able to advise or do a video? Thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

I do have a video on a toilet not filling, that might help you out!

[@paulmercer9814]

Thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks so much for your Super Thanks 😊. I'm glad the video helped

[@princessjenwren6291]

Thanks so much for the tip, I think mine (after looking finally getting in to my cistern) might have been because the last occupant put a "bowl fresh" thing in the cistern so going to say that made it overflow. I couldn't seem lift my flusher part out but i will replace everything and see how it going. Only slight suggestion I have for the video is a mic :) but otherwise thanks sooo much for the super helpful step by step guide! I am trying to learn how to do things myself. I have been blessed enough to either have my dad or a partner do things for me and this partner isn't life experienced so he hasn't learned things so we are learning together

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment, i do indeed now have a mic, and it's made a big difference to the sound quality. Have a look at my other how-to videos as im sure there will be more to help you, and if you've not already, please consider subscribing 😁

[@princessjenwren6291]

@@FixitwithFowler I subscribed straight away haha .. I am Aussie and as proud as i am being Aussie you English annunciate more clearly. I am hoping that because of the last muppet putting that in the cistern fixes it if not I have a comment on here and subscribed so can come back easily

[@FixitwithFowler]

@princessjenwren6291 thanks for subscribing 👍 👍 👍

[@johngibson3859]

Great video, can you please tell me how to remove the inlet valve if the problem is with this? Thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

Look at my other how to fix a toilet video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4Ckl5aofainha8

[@larryjp1520]

Thank you so much for this video ! the link for the washer was gone, can you tell me the washer size since there are many different types from Amazon, my flush system is the same as the video.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, unfortunately I can't remember the make. If you find the make of yours, then you can order the right part or take it to the local plumbers merchants or screwfix, and I'm sure they can help you out!

[@gdsharma222]

Super

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hope you found the toilet video useful 👍

[@maisonjeanne600]

Good well presented & informative video 👍

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment on How to Fix a Running toilet video. I'm glad you liked it and found it informative.

[@westonsunset]

Great video (Mr) Fowler., helped a lot.. or is that your first name..? ; )

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, yes, that's my surname! Glad the video helped you out. Dont forget to give the video a 👍 and subscribe for more useful videos!

[@Hongkongerpakistani]

Thanks buddy

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem, let me know how you get on. It's a straightforward job to fix the toilet

[@Hongkongerpakistani]

Honestly i fixed it within 5 minutes. Thank you so much,saved 100 bucks 🎉

[@FixitwithFowler]

Brilliant, that's what my channel is all about. Thanks for your comment 👍

[@Jeremy-se1kp]

Helpful video! Also gotta say, I didn't expect a handyman to also have really fucking funny transitions (5:31) LMAO

[@FixitwithFowler]

Ha, I'm glad you liked it 😄. I would really appreciate you liking 👍 the video and subscribing. Thanks

[@mariarobinson9061]

Hi were can I get a new unit for the flush one of the side is broken please

[@FixitwithFowler]

There are links in the video description 🙂

[@JimScaife]

Thanks Steve, This fixed my problem. Can you identify the flush mechanism in this video please? The Amazon universal washers link is broken. Cheers

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for letting me know about the link. Unfortunately I don't know the make of the flush mechanism

[@philipsanderson3611]

Great video I have exact same unit but I'm not not cleat what do with the tabs to release the unit. Do i need to pull them out somehow as I turn it? I've tried just turning it but it is not moving and don't want to force it.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, you only need to turn the unit to release it. There are tabs on the side of the unit, but these are just for adjusting the flush levels.

[@philipsanderson3611]

Hi thanks for the tip I got it out eventually now just to wait fro a replacement washer to turn up in the post as no local plumbers merchants have one @@FixitwithFowler

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem, mate. im glad you have got it sorted. If you're struggling for the washer, i think there is a link in the video description to them!

[@sinntamang]

Hey thank you I have same Siamp flush system and same problem. Is there any way to make water fill up tank quicker wuth this system?

[@FixitwithFowler]

It's the inlet valve that controls the flow of water. You could try checking the isolation valve that feeds the toilet to check it Is fully open. If you have a look at my other toilet video on my channel

[@sinntamang]

@@FixitwithFowler i was just tried to clean the flush diaphragm and put it back but water still seems to be running after tank fills,could there be other issues?

[@FixitwithFowler]

@sinntamang Yes, the overflow in modern toilets runs into the bowl so it's worth checking that the water level is lower than the overflow inside the cistern

[@Morts7]

When I put my as you would call it plunger back in it does not push back up it stays down. So when I go to flush I can't push down is there away to fix that or is it just broke ? Hope you can help me

[@FixitwithFowler]

Unfortunately it sounds like its broke, however its hard to tell without seeing it!

[@tmr204]

Hello. Great video. Our water seems to be spraying up from the section on the left of the unit (the part with the large plastic nut) do you have any videos on how to fix this?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, yes, there is a video on how to replace the filler unit on my channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmW3Y3xth5l8qMksi=zPkb7ubbhrnhYPKA

[@tmr204]

@@FixitwithFowler awesome thanks for your help! That link is back to the same video as above. Do you have the direct link by any chance?

[@FixitwithFowler]

@tmr204 sorry my fault! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4Ckl5aofainha8si=T9d0a5YJeo_G8m6D

[@richardhughes8048]

Hi, I have the exact one in the video, can you tell me what model it is ? does the replacement in the description above have the lugs to locate the system back in place ?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, unfortunately, i don't know the model. I just cleaned the flush valve washer, and that was the job done. There isn't really any need to replace the whole unit. There are links in the description for the washers.

[@richardhughes8048]

I have changed the washer but still gettung the problem @@FixitwithFowler

[@FixitwithFowler]

Have you cleaned the seat? Where the washer seals in the toilet?

[@richardhughes8048]

yeah cleaned all around the area where the unit clips in and where washer sits@@FixitwithFowler

[@FixitwithFowler]

Oh right, have you checked that the basket (thats the part that is fixed to the bottom of the cistern) is tight and cant be moved. If this is loose it can let water pass and it will leak directly into the pan

[@prime859]

How do you actually set the mechanism for a flush .. I've to hold my button

[@paulaldershot7991]

Why not test before you replace the lid just in case, thanks for the video.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah, you could do if you wanted.

[@nikunjdipakbhai3669]

I got same flush I mesh up balance stick which not fixed properly I want to fix valve but with whole instruction

[@FixitwithFowler]

I have another toilet video on my channel which may help

[@scope5545]

I will try this later, what would we do if the water keeps flowing in the top and in the overflow bit, would that be a fault with the left hand side unit

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yes, the inlet valve on the left-hand side would just need adjusting. If you just lift that up, then that would fix it!

[@scope5545]

@@FixitwithFowler I’ve just tried bud think it’s no good tbh, I’ve adjusted it lower and it seems that the float thingy will push the rod up to close the valve but it keeps flowing 😵‍💫

[@FixitwithFowler]

Try looking at this video, it might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4Ckl5aofainha8

[@scope5545]

@@FixitwithFowler yeah that’s the same one I have, thank you

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem

[@chandervyas8666]

Thanks Sir. Can you tell me the company name of the make of the system in which the rubber valve was fitted ?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, unfortunately, i dont know the make of the flush valve. However, there are links to products in the video description if that helps.

[@jrsc01.]

I think it is a SIAMP, its the same as mine.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment 👍

[@jrsc01.]

@@FixitwithFowler i watched your video and learned to remove the main body, the rubber has degraded so bad it is full of small holes lol, now i can await the replacement and four the new one. Although it's arriving tomorrow via Amazon lol, thanks Fowler!

[@FixitwithFowler]

@jrsc01. No problem, I'm glad the video has helped, and thanks for your comment 👍

[@angrysheep5498]

How do I know how to position all the parts back i took the system out separately as I didn’t realise it all came out together . I fixed the seal but caused another problem

[@FixitwithFowler]

A bit late now, but whenever you are doing something you are unsure about, you should always take photos, and then you will have something to reference. It might be worth looking for the manufacturer, then you can Google and look at images. Maybe that will help?

[@angrysheep5498]

I know I wish I had I’ll know next time I’ve found it on Amazon but not clear enough for me to copy . I was so pleased with myself when I fixed the seal never had to do any home maintenance before . I’ll look online for manufacturers . Thankyou

[@FixitwithFowler]

@angrysheep5498 no problem, hopefully you will get it sorted 👍

[@IFoughtTheLaw100]

How do. Why might this running only happen when half flush is used, but not when both are pushed, plse?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Have you tried replacing or cleaning the flush seal?

[@IFoughtTheLaw100]

@@FixitwithFowler going to do that for starters. Will let you know.

[@HazelP-ho2gy]

Can you help? I took the flush unit out and an extra bottom bit came out too. I separated the bits and sorted the rubber bit and screwed the unit back in. The cistern now leaks from where I screwed it out! Put it back in3 times and still leaks. The rubber bit at the bottom looks ok and it’s not cross threaded. What should I do?😢

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, there should be a cradle in the bottom that the flush unit fits into. Is that secure or does it just turn?

[@HazelP-ho2gy]

Hey! I’ve screwed it in tight. I don’t understand why it’s leaking 😢

[@FixitwithFowler]

@HazelP-ho2gy it should only turn about 90° to lock into place

[@HazelP-ho2gy]

Thanks 😊

[@duffermod1]

Cheers mate. Worked a treat 👍👌Subd

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's brilliant. Thanks for subscribing!

[@sarahbaxter5563]

This is our exact cistern set up but the link to buy the replacement isn't working??

[@FixitwithFowler]

Oh sorry it's an older video. I will have a look later on today!

[@sarahbaxter5563]

Thank you. I have found one on amazon which looks similar but not the same. It may just be an updated version but not sure it will work. Any advice from you is welcome!

[@sarahbaxter5563]

Great informative video, this one and the one for the inlet valve. Thank you

[@FixitwithFowler]

@sarahbaxter5563 have you got the link so I can have a look?

[@sarahbaxter5563]

I've put the link on here twice now but it keeps disappearing 🤔

[@rachelkennedy1444]

I pulled my cistern lid off, not realising I had to loosen the button 🙄 Can this be fixed or will I have to buy another one? 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@FixitwithFowler]

Sorry for the late reply, you might be able to refit the lid and be ok.

[@BringMeRomance]

The rubber on mine is clean, it only runs when the lid is on?

[@FixitwithFowler]

It sounds like you need to adjust the rods on the push button.

[@fzp195]

I can’t turn my central part u turned? It has no clips? It won’t stop filling up and making a noise:( pls help

[@FixitwithFowler]

Do you have an isolator under the toilet?

[@stevelewis7263]

Such a faff compared to the good old fashioned and very simple ballcock system

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah I agree, alot to go wrong!

[@jazzx251]

If anyone watches this and it doesn't work ... I have a solution. This exact model of toilet. The toilet was constantly flushing, and I knew this behaviour from another toilet - the diaphragm was ruptured ... a £5 fix But, why was the previous diaphragm ruptured? I couldn't care. I replaced the part and it seemed to work fine ... for one day Maybe I hadn't put it in right? I tried again - and it seemed to be fine. And then it happened again ... And again ... And again ... ... Eventually, I took the decision to remove the intake valve and inspect it - the KZbin plumbers suggested a simple twist to the left - and off we go ... It didn't work - I twisted to the right and left, and even did the jitterbug ... eventually, it just came off in my hand ... I still don't know how. I inspected the pipe - and my face fell flat on the floor ... A large piece of grit had lodged itself in the tube (that's what's in my water supply!) Even when I had dislodged it previously, and all seemed to be normal, water pressure made it block the tube again. And when it did, the water pressure that escaped around it was so high that it was impossible for the valve to close and stop the toilet continuously filling. A piece of grit in the pipe. No problems since. Hope that helps somebody.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your in-depth comment. It's strange to have grit in your cold water supply. Have you had any work done recently or work in the street that could affect the water supply? The only reason I ask is because the same grit could be entering your boiler, and that is definitely something you don't want to happen.

[@jazzx251]

@@FixitwithFowler Nobody has invaded our water supply since we moved in 10 years ago. The only serious plumbing work we had done was a new boiler, about 5 years ago. The previous one broke down due to water flooding its system We were without hot water for 2 weeks during that winter - mainly because Haart lettings, the agent, pretended to fix the problem and case closed, when all they had done was sent a plumber round to assess the damage. Eventually - even after their fibs about how they had informed the Landlady and were just waiting to hear back from her ... ... the landlady did actually hear about how she might probably need to fork out for a new boiler ... ... she sent her OWN plumber round - and he was superb. I saw him talking to her on the phone ... "yeah - the boiler's gone. They've been without hot water for two weeks!" She instructed her plumber to tell me to bypass Haart completely - and directly come to him if it happened again. But I don't think that's where the grit came from. We suffer from low water pressure - and the guy that came around to change our kitchen taps earlier this year remarked that even hot water was low pressure, suggesting something wrong in the boiler We got through the winter ok - but when the radiators come on, it smells like steaming smelly socks - it's horrible ,, what causes that? (I've looked - there's no smelly socks lodged down the back of any of the radiators!)

[@75eleanor]

My system is the opposite way round from yours. 😢

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, what do you mean the opposite way round?

[@75eleanor]

The parts are the opposite side from yours. It keeps running. Does my head in. Lol

[@FixitwithFowler]

@75eleanor, it doesn't matter which side the filler is [ that's the part at the side]. The bit that matters is in the middle [the flush unit]. That's the part that you need to take out.

[@75eleanor]

I can't even budge the screw to stop the water filling up. I'll get my bloke to have a go tomorrow. Lol

[@FixitwithFowler]

@75eleanor, you might need to adjust the filler instead. I have a video on how to replace the filler unit, that might be worth a look

[@anjarprayudi1572]

Thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thank you so much for your super thanks 😊 🙏