How To Fix The #1 Hidden Toilet LEAK! DIY

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On this video I’ll be showing you How to fix the #1 hidden toilet Leak that is commonly found on toilet bowls! Great DIY for any home owner DIYer also great for beginners!
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[@kaaaah2003]

Again good one for DIY. Plumber will charge $150. Thanks buddy.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽!

[@kaaaah2003]

@@FixThisHouse Bro. the first nut will not damage porcelain? I have 12 years old home and I will change all of them as a precautionary measure. It's cheap and doable.

[@MoneyManHolmes]

If the people you live with push back on the tank when taking care of business, the extra nut is a requirement! Without it, the bolt head will just tear through the gasket in no time.

[@kaaaah2003]

@@MoneyManHolmes Thanks

[@johnintranuovo5106]

350

[@kelleyalley3539]

Thank goodness i found your channel! My late husband was a plumber, electrician, carpenter, mechanic, welder, etc. He fixed everything. But when my toilet started leaking, i decided i could find out how to fix it. Thats when i found your channel. Im disabled but my adult daughter and i watched your video on how to fix a leaky toilet. Daughter got it done in no time. You explained each step to take. Clear and precise. We cannot thank you enough sir. We're loyal followers of yours now. Thanks again! 😊

[@CarlosRuiz-ue9rb]

I love how at 5:51 he says " make sure you just hand tighten it. be very very careful, porcelain is very fragile" as he is tightening it down with a half inch socket wrench.

[@brianm7109]

I think I'm actually currently having a leak from overtightening one of those bolts with a ratchet wrench. Heard the porcelain crack but was just in denial and hoped it was nothing important

[@taliah5451]

He said don’t do it if your porcelain is weak and truthfully at that point a new toilet is needed. My guess is two things 1) his porcelain is strong 😂 or 2) he’s been doing this so long he knows how to use the tools w/o damaging the porcelain. Ijs

[@Soldier4yah77]

I definitely admire the step by step process in this video presentation on how to fix just about any household problems like these. Thank you!

[@vinor3846]

Thank you so much. You have shown a professional clean way of fastening the bolts/nuts to the tank!! Awesome.

[@AlcoOneNote]

This is a good video presentation about how to deal with a common toilet leak. If you are ever planning on installing a new toilet or you need to otherwise replace a toilet, consider buying a toilet version that is one piece with the tank and bowl made as a single unit. These are available from American Standard and others. This type eliminates any chance of leaks between the tank and the bowl.

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

Thanks, I like that!

[@MrLike2surf]

They are VERY heavy and awkward to handle.

[@drury2d8]

@@MrLike2surf get a dolly and blanket

[@ontheotherhand7627]

@@MrLike2surf Good point. A lot of us don't have the upperbody strength to handle that.

[@hoppy01003]

Excellent video. I watched about 25 videos before replacing all the parts inside the tank, and none of them, including this one told me the following! You need to come back about 10 days after install and re-tighten the two retaining nuts. The weight of all the water in the tank will compress the main seal (donut sized seal) below the tank and the tank will become wobbly.

[@notarivsanonymvs2561]

Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share this DIY fix. It helped me fix my leak! My local plumbing companies quoted me a flat rate between $125-$150 I saved $134 after purchasing the kit and installing it myself. Once again thank you for sharing!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad, I could be of help and I’m always happy to hear you saved alot of money! 🙏🏽😊

[@cavalier5727]

Excellent, DIY, this clip just gave me a clearer picture of what to do with a nasty water leak that I just discovered below our toilet tank! Thank You ! God bless.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@sandibennett7305]

Thank you for an incredibly helpful tutorial. I was able to replace all of the nuts, bolts, gaskets and wax ring on my own.. first time ever! Saved me from using a plumber. Saved me a lot money, but mostly very satisfied knowing I was able to do without paying someone to do. Thank you!

[@theresedillon6717]

Yes! And now you will always know how to do this repair. And you might have confidence to try other stuff, too.

[@KatieeJ77]

THANK YOU!!! The step at 5:51 is what I was missing as what I had taken off didn't have the washer/nut placed there. Couldn't figure out why there was still a leak after following the instructions from the company I purchased it from. I appreciate this video.

[@eddierobles2137]

Thank you so much for this video . Just followed your steps and it worked. No more leaks. 👏👏🙏

[@mattski1979]

I don't wanna seem, you know, pushy, but you have a drastically relaxing voice. You should definitely make more videos. It's just plain old fashioned calm as hell and that's important to me for some bizarre reason. Thank you for this video. You're awesome.

[@kimberlymurray5293]

I used a metal washer between the bolt head and the rubber gasket in the tank because the bolt head was about 1/4 " smaller than the original bolt. I wanted the metal washer inside the tank to help more evenly disperse tightening pressure to avoid cracks around the bolt holes. Then I put a rubber gasket , metal washer, then nut at the bottom of the tank. I put the tank on the toilet, and finished off both bolts with a rubber gasket, a metal washer and a nut. The final rubber gaskets were to protect the porcelain, and for easier removal of the nuts next time I have to fix the toilet. The left bolt does not leak at all. The right bolt leaks a tiny drop every now and then. I put a small plastic container under it . Takes weeks to fill. I suspect my husband overtightened the right bolt when he first installed the toilet, since it has always been leaking. Yeah, that's him, Mr. Locktight. He puts the Kung Fu grip on everything.

[@OUrNit03]

Man you are God sent! Simple video straight to the point. Exactly my current issue, thanks my brotha

[@greenmanatee6462]

Too many of my diy projects become snafu's but this worked perfectly! Thank you

[@josephkendall9793]

Excellent video! Clear explanation. Very helpful

[@mjkobylski]

Great work on this video. Simple to follow and your explanations are great too.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@gurpreetkainth6842]

Very nicely explained the whole process. Thanks for the video. What if the bolts are not properly tighten... could this also be a reason of leak?

[@skeeterburke]

I use a turkey baster for most stuff, makes a decent cheap syringe. It's not airtight but if you can transfer the liquid fast enough, it works great

[@danuellewalker8587]

Thank you so much!!!!!! I'm headed to my mother's today to replace her tank bolts and gaskets

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Thanks for the tip.... Will try this weekend.

[@eulaliorodriguez5325]

Thank you for sharing this video. This video is helpful.

[@brockbuss]

Thank you! Found that one of the tank bolts had rusted completely and no longer holding the tank to the bowl securely! I think I will also follow the advice of another commentor and tighten the tank bolts in another day or so.

[@ncsEsper]

One of the best DIY out there. Count me in as new subscriber!

[@lyndaleetqpv]

Great visual and instruction. Thank you

[@ED-he7ts]

The best video out there on this topic - thanks a bunch!!!

[@HaxorTech]

Amazing detail in this video my friend! Great job and definitely saved me over $100 as well, thank you!

[@mommadee3329]

I love how he explains and demonstrates

[@verleneperry-newburn905]

Thank you for this video, clear, short and very helpful.

[@jesusiscomingsoon.5225]

Thanks for the video very helpful.

[@pbsnyderman]

this was GREAT, thank you. i did the replacement with a new kit. there seems to be a very very small drip from the tank bolts. maybe three drops a day. should i just let it go or try to re-tighten? i’m afraid to crack the porcelain by tightening more. again, thank you.

[@darrenwilliams5702]

Just happened to us for the first time I just started fixing the toilet issues recently and I picked up the parts going to try this tomorrow thank you for all of the information I’m going to try that method so it doesn’t leak in the future

[@shaunjimmybucketswilliams1096]

Thanks bro. Just fixed mine while watching your video. Very helpful thank you

[@numberformat]

Thanks for posting the video. really helpful.

[@laragreene8328]

Your videos are so good and clear!!!! Just Great!!! I subscribed immediately the first time I saw one!!!! Thanks!!!

[@thomasfillmore5799]

always a good idea to pay a bit more and use brass or SS hardware. bolts will eventually rust through and wreak havac.

[@UNSCODST]

Thanks! Now I have a solution for my weekend project!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@larrygreen5597]

Thank you so much sir I had to do the same thing I also made sure I did not tighten them to tight because of porcelain

[@shavinduffy6670]

Awesome, great great video, so well done, so clear.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much!

[@bryanreese907]

Great step-by-step video 👍🏿

[@imsofrugal4838]

Thanks for posting this!!

[@MylesDavid]

Thanks for the video!! 😊👍🏼

[@librathefresh1]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@garyharrismusic]

Great video. Thank you!

[@qpham63]

That one handed nut install while the other hand holds the camera...nice.

[@Forged_Garage]

As always, very informative video!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you sir!

[@Mac3Ent]

I really needed this video because I have that same leak. I hope the porcelain is not cracked! The toilet sits about 2.5 inches off the wall and wobbles back a little bit.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help!

[@jacksonvang2946]

Thank you! I do love your videos

[@fernandodasilva3563]

Very good insight, thanks

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@bhyydy6353]

I have this problem and thank you for showing how to do it.

[@BoseFam]

Great and helpful video thank you!

[@fcfc50]

Thank you so much! 😉👍

[@daveshezo]

Thank you

[@dorothytaylor3190]

Thank you!👍

[@jeaniastamey2776]

excelent thansk for the step by step process

[@ImtooFuturistic]

Great video I have a crack at the base I made from constipation. I’m going to Jb weld it

[@jeffkane221]

Use rubber gaskets on bottom of tank also. Get extra nut and rubber kits do not provide 5:51 .

[@stevepethel6843]

Well video taped and we'll demonstrated and spoken...EXCELLENT Thinking I might try this too. Thanking Jesus for you

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@AJPrieto444]

Yeah one of the bolts on my toilet seems to have a leak. This video confirmed my suspicions. Thanks man, no need to pay $100 to a plumber for this 👍🏽

[@juliannetaylor9989]

Thanks! Having this exact problem. Now I know exactly what to buy. Thanks again! Liked and subscribed!

[@leonardhousden8479]

Thank you for the video

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏽😊

[@mrcoollu9662]

Thanks so much you help me 👍🏾

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@AngelOliva302]

Thank you my friend!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@MJH7777]

Gracias!!!!😊

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@BradleyB7]

Great job 👏🏾

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@antonioaguilar8802]

use wet/dry shopvac for removing water in the bowl

[@coryd.6333]

Yo good looking I used this video to just fix my toilet, I had no clue very helpful.

[@tabbskilgorecreate]

Thanks for this. Also, I have a wet dry vac I used. Lol😂

[@aprilhollingsworth1520]

Thank you!

[@jfang560]

Nice video,very helpful

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

[@LuckyFin2008]

No more leaks thank you boss!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@leonardopsantos]

At 6:25, why did you place the second gasket at the end of the screw? Doesn't it make a lot more sense to "sandwich" the porcelain between the gaskets? Screw head, gasket, through the hole, gasket, washer, nut. Tight nut. Place tank, another washer and nut.

[@tenzinlama7310]

Thank you so much

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

Thank you, here I am 7 months later needing to do this! Thanks much.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@mattski1979]

Your videos are awesome. I had a question about whatever gasket is present for the supply line. Is that ever the culprit for a leak? I've never really done anything other than pulling old toilets or attaching the new ones. Thank you in advance for your answer and thank you for posting them. You're very good at explaining things. I appreciate it.

[@mattski1979]

And I apologize for being dense about measurements but how would I find if it's a 2" or 3" tank gasket? Thank you again for any answers.

[@HogFatherMN]

Great video 👍 and subscribed. TY

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@OliverKoolO]

Good video 👍🏾

[@johnvanegmond1812]

Thank you.

[@Dr.WaltzFromChicago]

Thank you bro💯✅

[@FixThisHouse]

🙏🏽😊

[@marlonearlgordon6974]

interesting watching from jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@ParishSouth]

Id put the lower seal with the second nut...seal on both sides of tank bottom

[@tealmountaintrekking6141]

Would also help prevent cracking.

[@chanwarren]

Definitely did not notice this was wrong until it leaked afterwards for me. Even instructions on the box state this

[@ouramazon1294]

Wouldn't gob of silicone seal around screws inside tank be easier and cheaper?

[@NicholeCampbell_.]

Plumbers putty. It's the best!!!

[@ellobitogallero521]

I was thinking the same.

[@majesty10xu15]

Hi, I'm seeing 2 inch and 3 inch gasket kits being sold. Can either one be used or does it have to be specific depending on the toilet? Thanks.

[@MISSDAJAVU22]

Thank God for this video... I was on my way to buy a new toilet

[@velmawalker7467]

Yes thank you! I just cleaned my bathroom and came back into the bathroom to find water everywhere

[@user-bb4hx3fk3e]

What type of tools suitable To loosen or tight Toilet Bathroom Cistern Tank Close Couple Screw ( plastic type screw with nut)

[@renishii6834]

With the tank O-ring seal, does it need a sealant or just do as seen in the video?

[@ilonaramazanova6940]

thanks man

[@SirCodeJunkie]

They put the metal washer inside the tank between the screw and the gasket. The metal on metal seal is probably where the leak is coming from. You can see it at the beginning of the video.

[@ncsEsper]

Not true. Washer is above gasket.

[@bachoy88ledz25]

Thank you nice video

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊 please share

[@FunkyDeleriousPriest]

great video

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Evan! 🙏🏽😊

[@aruntyagi4767]

This is the second one for the basement bat. kzbin.infoUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great

[@vynejohnson3316]

Wow, bro... class online!

[@markallen381]

Do you use anything like a lubricant on those washers?

[@RacerX1971]

Can also use wet and dry vacuum to suck up water

[@thandrage3465]

at 6:27 you put gaskets under the washers on the bottom of the tank, shouldn't those have gone under the basin with the first set of nuts and washers?

[@masterpaine9161]

Why no metal washer on the inside like the original bolts?

[@Mac3Ent]

Could you please make a video on bathroom wall tiles? The tile was patched by the previous owner. But it fell off while taking a shower. I see some grout still on the wall where the tile fell off at. I also see a gap where there should be wall... like the wall was cut or something. So do I have to remove all the tile and fix the wall or can I patch the wall and then put on tile in the spots where it fell off? I'd love to show you a photo of it to get your opinion.

[@CliffTooth]

If there’s a gap in the wall the tile won’t hold well. Also you would have to take off the old dry grout so the tile doesnr stick out

[@jamesdean5677]

Is this kit universal for all toilet bolts? Thanks.