Fluidmaster Toilet Fill Valve-Done in 30 Seconds with NO TOOLS!!!

How to replace a Fluidmaster toilet fill valve in under 30 seconds with no tools! Yes this toilet repair video will show you exactly how to stop your running toilet by replacing the fill valve...and it can be done quickly with no tools! This is a great toilet hack and plumbing hack in general, that many people just haven't realized they can do.
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[@kennethkendrick4795]

You, Sir are a genius. I've replaced entire Fluidmaster valves countless times unnecessarily for years. Thank you for revealing this no-brainer short cut!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! I feel the same way. Once you learn this trick you just never go back!

[@andreapasztor605]

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[@dh0614dh]

Fantastic - I just replaced two in less than 20 mins....

[@danielrodriquenz7449]

Awesome thanks easiest toilet fix ever 🙂

[@joseph-is-my-name]

Only writing this if it helps anyone..... This is a very cool trick that would work for some people but I couldn't get the two parts apart..... Which is lucky because once I replace the entire thing including the other part I realize the other part was the reason that my toilet was having issues the screw inside was broken. So some of you might need replace entire thing. Still cool idea!

[@plarsen]

71 year old Grandmother here. You are my new best friend! Thank you❣

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! I can always use some new friends!

[@lopeydopes6083]

This is wholesome

[@annemiura7767]

Another grandma here - I just fixed the toilet while my grandson was playing a video game !!! ( He’s a good guy really, to be fair he was replacing old rotten boards on the deck most of the day!) Nonetheless, Mike you’re - you are my new best friend too 😁

[@mml2soccerify]

Stay-at-home mom here. Thank you for making this video! My husband's work schedule wouldnt allow him to fix this issue for over a month so I finally decided to try it on my own. I feel so proud of myself for fixing something in the house! Thanks so much!

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Mom!!! Nice job!

[@thetruthandonlythetruth8184]

I feel really bad for you, If your husband doesn't have 30 seconds to fix the toilet, How in the world would he have 30 minutes for "YOU".......lol...lol...

[@tristansilva]

@@thetruthandonlythetruth8184maybe you should just try and mind your own fucking business instead of trying to have your own negative input on a random strangers marriage that you know nothing about. You’d be surprised on how well your quality of life would improve.

[@daviddixon3402]

Mike, this was brilliant! No buckets, sponges, bending over the toilet with teflon tape, etc.! Fluidmaster ought to be paying you for this hack. You are officially a Home Maintenance Hero!!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! Glad it helped you!

[@ravisriram6746]

Just wanted to thank you, Mike. I was going to replace the whole fill valve, but once I watched your video and followed the steps, I was done in no time! Greatly appreciated!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome!

[@jongwii478]

This was my 1st time replacing toilet fill valve. I was so afraid because of my arthritis fingers. But your solution worked so well. It is nearly a miracle that a 82 yr old could do it 1 minute. Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

That's great! You're Welcome!

[@MukeshSharma-gu6wb]

same here. LOL, I can fix highest networks but this shit had me angry. soo easy

[@locotico555]

So I took my entire expensive tool bag with Wiha, Wera and Knipex tools. Closed the bathroom door and told my wife I was busy at work. I turned on the bathroom exhaust and started looking at my phone. 30 min later I opened the box, removed the valve and popped it in. I only used my gloves because I have soft hands. I also used my wire clippers only because I was too lazy to go get some scissors. 3 minutes later I was done with height adjusted. I picked up my stuff in 2 minutes and it looked like I worked on it for 35 minutes to my wife. She was so thankful. We’re all happy. Thank you for the tip. 😂

[@MikeKlimek]

That really made me laugh! That is hilarious...and genius!

[@barbaracapasso2426]

Thank you sooooo much! I literally replaced mine while my dinner was reheating!!!! Done, cleaned, washed, and ready for dinner. Thanks again

[@MikeKlimek]

OK I seriously just laughed out loud! Nice Job!

[@windsurf2222]

I would never have thought of just changing out the top part of the float valve ! Thank you !

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome!

[@드라마광신자]

OMG! So quick and easy! I’m 68, and husband, who is no longer here, used to do all the repairs in our house. I panicked when my toilet started to constantly run, because I had no clue and no money to pay a plumber, let alone a higher water bill. I could clearly see the part was broken. As I searched on You Tube, I came across this video, and I thought hey, maybe I can do this. The other videos I watched involved a huge overhaul, disconnecting and connecting parts, which I knew was beyond something I would be able to do. I can’t thank you enough for posting this video!! I am now a true follower, and if something else needs repair, I will be referring to your videos. THANK YOU!!

[@MikeKlimek]

So glad it helped you!

[@marilynmcintyre1183]

Thank you! You saved me almost $300. I had a plumber tell me it would be about $150 per toilet to fix our squealing toilets (we have 2 needing fixed) and I did both in less than 5 minutes. Peace and quiet at last. 😀

[@MikeKlimek]

Love it! You're Welcome!

[@Pumpkinpie718]

SAME!!

[@mariluonweller3766]

THANK YOU! I purchased my replacement valve and stared at it for a couple of days and then grew tired of turning the water on and then back off every time the toilet had to be flushed. I came to KZbin for help and your video jumped out at me. I watched it twice then confidently went at it. I admit that it took more than 30 seconds but not much! My toilet is no longer whistling and screaming at me! Thank You!!!

[@MikeKlimek]

Nice! Glad I could help!

[@fabianogodoy7851]

If I’ve seen this video before I wouldn’t have procrastinated for over a month !! Thanks for posting

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Glad it helped you Fabiano!

[@maryscott_50]

I'm in my 70s. I put off fixing my toilet for months. You gave me the courage to try replacing it this way. Thank you! (It did only take about 30 seconds.)

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome Mary glad to hear it!

[@gooseman8361]

Wow! I've been in the plumbing trade for more than 15 years and had the privilege to work with old school plumbers. Not 1 of them knew this because they would have told me about it guaranteed. Very surprising to learn a new trick of the trade. Makes me enjoy it even more! Thank you for this video..

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! You're welcome, there just seems there's always something new to pick up!

[@user-xs6cp4my5q]

Damn, gotta love when a video isn't misleading!!!! Great tip sir!

[@MikeKlimek]

It's a no-brainer once you see it happen!

[@danaraebraun]

Thank you so much! I've replaced a fill valve before and it was very challenging due to the tight space to get to the bottom of the tank to unscrew the fill valve to take it out of the tank. I did this so fast and easy! This single 52 year old mom apreciates your video!

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go MOM!!!

[@suemahakian5613]

Unbelievable!!!!! I didn't think it was possible. You are the MAN! You should be up for the person of the year award. I am not the handiest person around but your advise and video saved me a lot of time and effort. Took me longer to write this comment then to replace the toilet fill valve. Can't thank you enough.

[@MikeKlimek]

OK I got a good chuckle out of that comment! Glad it helped you!

[@tjbonzo]

Brilliant idea - I was skeptical. I bought the new fill valve and took it apart just to try it out - it came apart just like you described. Old fill valve removed, new one put on, and everything is working. Thanks!

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you!

[@NormanKalin]

You are a Life Saver! Wow.... I was dealing with the tank not filling time and time again, I would lift the top then jiggle the valve handle and sometimes it would fill, others I used a large sauce pan full of water lol... till I found your video and yes my orig is a Fluidmaster so it was Easy as Pie. My life is better now and I no longer dread heading to the bathroom late at night cursing and making loud noises with the tank cover. YOU ROCK! took all of 2 mins for me. no leaks

[@MikeKlimek]

That's awesome! Way to go

[@ProdicalSon8]

Finally a quality video on KZbin! Educational, entertaining and relevant.

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Glad it helped you!

[@karenthompson1378]

Just worked your magic , Mike...am 60 years old, female and so very grateful! As it happens, I bought the Fluidmaster 400 series and it matched the existing non-functioning Fluidmaster parts. Did exactly what you did and Whoosh! You are amazing. Thank you so very much! (PS was bummed and overwhelmed after watching some other guy remove the entire tank...)

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! So glad it helped you!

[@nathantsue9562]

My adult son's toilet would not stop filling. I watched many fill valve videos and tried various things. In the end I bought a new fill valve. Being an old guy with dizziness problems, I was going to have the son (not good with English) do the work. I found your video, showed it to the kid with some explanations from me and he was able to do the change in less than a minute. Many thanks to you Mike.

[@MikeKlimek]

That's great to hear Nathan! Glad to help you!

[@janechoi9933]

Oh, I fixed it after watching this video without a tool! Thank you so much!😃😄😀

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Jane!

[@markshaw6178]

This suggestion still works. I changed a fill valve yesterday from an old design (which wasn't working) to a new one in less than a minute. No mess or stress about water leaks. Thank you.😀

[@MikeKlimek]

Great to hear Mark!

[@dawnclark7142]

Omg!! I’ve been putting this project off for weeks thinking it was going to take forever. Your vid was everything!! Thank you!! Mission accomplished!

[@MikeKlimek]

Sweet! Glad it helped you!

[@katydid2k]

Ditto! I was dreading it, procrastinating...until I found Mike's video, then boom - done! No muss no fuss. So grateful!!

[@yossiweltman3803]

As with most of the other commenters, I was watching endless KZbin videos about the full valve replacement. As soon as I came across yours, I got the confidence to do it myself, and it worked perfectly! Thanks so much, Mike!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome Yossi-great job!

[@kaydonato8367]

This was a huge help! Single mom here, I was getting ready to take the whole thing apart, and fixing toilets is not my thing. Saved me a lot of hassle. Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Kay!

[@danarcotta1283]

Big Daddy, you are the Bomb! I've also done this a million times and just learned something very valuable! Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL you're welcome!

[@katrinahopps]

I'm a 50 yr old divorced woman and you just made my year, THANK YOU!!!!! THIS WORKED!!! I'm so very grateful to you, Thank-you!!!!! 🎉❤🙏

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Katrina-glad it helped you!

[@codydavis1845]

We’ve had a struggling toilet for years. So old that tearing stuff off causes typically more problems. Was working for hours trying to get everything to budge, and this worked instantly. Sir you are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for letting me impress my wife lol 😂

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Way to go Cody!

[@Stormingsmoke]

What an awesome hack to know. I watched many KZbin videos before replacing mine, you are the only one that mentioned this. It was so simple, no draining the tank and getting in the floor. Truly a 30 sec , painless install. Thank you

[@MikeKlimek]

That's just awesome-You're Welcome!

[@wesleymarshall3741]

Well that was genius. I’ve been going through a lot of videos trying to work out what was wrong with my toilet, and I had resigned myself to having to do the full replacement with all the hassle that involves. Right before I did that the KZbin algorithm recommended this video. I sure wish the algorithm had recommended you earlier. Subscribed!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Thank you! Glad it helped you!

[@kuriouslee]

I watched this video just before I was about to take mt toilet apart. Im 76 yrs old and Im glad I watched this video it worked as Good as the video said THANK YOU Mike Klimek

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Bob!

[@DearlizaNYC]

OK, Worth repeating-- YOU ARE A GENIUS!. I can't believe how simple and logical this solution is. Thank you, Thank you.

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL if I was a genius I probably wouldn't be fixing toilets for a living! Happy to help and your welcome!

[@DearlizaNYC]

@@MikeKlimek your a Toilet genius. Everybody has there own niche. You make it easy for the DIY’s. You make us better. I appreciate you.

[@MikeKlimek]

@@DearlizaNYC Thank you Liza!

[@jeffbracken2152]

Thank you for making this! I followed your directions exactly. The only thing I might mention was to use a pencil to draw a horizontal line on the inside of the tank to mark the height of the original Fluidmaster fill valve. It was easy to adjust the height of the new fill valve to match this original height. Agree with other comments...pure genius!

[@MikeKlimek]

Great Suggestion!

[@donalds.1419]

Thank you Mike!!! I'm not the world's greatest plumber, so I was thrilled to see my old valve was a Fluidmaster. Took me 10 minutes and $7 for the whole job.

[@MikeKlimek]

Nice!!!!

[@peggykay5447]

This is probably the best short cut I've seen! It was so quick and easy any one can do this. No more running toilets!!! Very happy 😊

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome Peggy Thank you!

[@eddoautumnocean]

Thank you so very much, Mr. Klimek!!! I had a valve that stopped working, and I was dreading calling for a plumber. I did it, and it's working!! You saved me from wasting water and an unnecessary call for the plumber.

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you Edward!

[@alekstheweirdcat1286]

Omg! I’ve been fighting that lock nut for over an hour. You’re a genius!! Full disclosure, it did take me more than 30 seconds, but definitely less than 1 minute.

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL glad it helped!

[@Herbie11]

I FEEL STUPID! After needlessly replacing a few of these over the years. I can't believe I never thought of this. I submitted your name to Nobel Prize committee.

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! I'll remember you during my acceptance speech

[@judyrogers158]

Mike!!!!! I’m old enough to be your mother, and you’re right .... even a “senior citizen” can do this! I just fixed my toilet!!! AND, subscribed!!! I’ll be watching more of your videos. Thanks for your help.

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Judy!!!!

[@RR_12014]

As everyone has already mentioned here, I too wanted to give you thanks for this tip! I saw other vids where I had to take the whole thing out and even though it looked easy enough, YOUR method was by far the fastest and easiest! Thank you, thank you! It took me a bit longer because the newer Fluidmaster has turn gauges to fill the bowl and take to your desired height, so I had to fiddle with that a bit but, other than that, this was PURE GENIUS! This works still in 2022!!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! Glad it helped you!

[@busterbentley2588]

Worked like a charm! Thanks man. Get a load of this....I got my water bill and water usage was 3x higher than usual. Checked my meter and sure enough, the little wheel was moving slowly with no water being used inside. I've replaced flapper valves plenty of times but neither me or my wife had heard the sound of that type leak, I had resigned myself that it was a leak in the yard and was trying to get in touch with a plumber. That's when I noticed one toilet "whistling" coming from the flush valve when flushed. Upon closer inspection, found it would continue to run (very quietly, and I also use hearing aids). Turned off water to the toilet and checked the meter...no more leak. Then stumbled on your video and in thirty seconds my water leak problem is GONE. God is good!

[@MikeKlimek]

Great story Buster! Happy to help!

[@calvinnance2702]

Thank You ! This video helped me so much .. I’m not much of a plumber, so any short cuts are appreciated.. Thanks Again

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome Calvin glad to help!

[@amistanton2320]

OMG, I watched this video 10 times to picture in my head & I replaced mine!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I call a plumber even to change a flapper in the toilet tank kind a person but this video encouraged me to at least try before I spend $135/hr on plumbing labor. It cost me $8 for the part & WALLA it’s fixed! I feel SO GOOD about myself for fixing it & THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! Way to go Amy!

[@wolfdreamer44]

I can’t thank you enough for this. With all of my everyday stress, a broken toilet was more than I could handle. I hated it, and worried that I would only make the problem worse if I tried. Now 10 minutes and $9.00 later, it’s working. I’m proud of myself. Thank you thank you ❤❤😊

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Christine! You're Welcome👍

[@Donyvids]

Mike, thanks for the demo. I have always hated screwing around with the supply line and everything related to changing out a fill valve. This was the easiest and fastest fix ever. THANK YOU>

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you!

[@colejonathan3309]

I have been working on my toilet for a while, wasting time and water . Thank you ! you put the manufactures videos to shame .

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Glad it helped you!

[@jcam68]

this video was fantastic! I had to replace a Fluidmaster and was planning on taking everything apart until I saw this video... I did exactly what Mike said, and it worked like a charm in less than a minute!! lol love it!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad it helped you!

[@jenelle29]

Thank you so much for this video. First time female plumber here 😁. The hardest part was to release the collar from the old valve. After that it literally only took 30 seconds!! This has saved me so nuch time and money. Plumbers will not come out for such a small job. If they do they charge you and arm and leg.

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Marsha!!!

[@stashorama]

IMPORTANT: If you use the method described in this video, I recommend swapping out the approx. 3/4" inner diameter rubber O-ring on the top end of the old Fluidmaster inlet with the same O-ring from the new inlet (the inlet being the long black plastic tube that you are not removing from the toilet). Doing so will add five seconds to the whole process shown in the video. If you have silicone faucet/plumbers grease, I also recommend applying a little grease on the new O-ring after you install it on the old outlet, although this is not a deal breaker because O-ring from the new inlet already does have some lubricant on it from the factory. The rubber seals in these Fluidmaster fill valves degrade over time. That is why I recommend also swapping out the rubber O-ring on the inlet if you are doing a partial swap as shown in the video. The degradation of the rubber seals may be a primary reason why Fluidmaster recommends replacing the flush valve every five years (that and making more money). Also, you don't necessarily have to replace the flush valve when all that needs to be replaced is the valve seal (rubber disc) which is located under the valve cover. It is Fluidmaster part 242, "Toilet Fill Valve Replacement Seal" for 300 and 400 series valves and is readily available for a couple of dollars at the big box stores and hardware stores. I installed a Fluidmaster 400 fill valve in my toilet 26 years ago. Over the years, I needed to replace the valve seal twice. I had to finally replace the 26 year old flush valve today because the rubber seal for the anti-syphon mechanism was shot (I used the method shown in the video but I did also swap out the 3/4" O-ring as I described above). There is no replacement available for the rubber anti-syphon seal so once that is shot, you have no choice but buy a completely new fill valve. From my own recent experience, symptoms of a compromised anti-syphon seal are: - During filling, water drips from the holes at the bottom of the valve housing and runs down the sides of the inlet - Water hammer when the fill valve shuts off

[@scottgaines2677]

Stashorama, thank you so very much for your comment!! I was not able to move the ring on the old flush valve. I scrolled through the comments and am happy I did! Your solution worked like a charm. Now I have to replace the valve seal on my new fill valve. :) Thank you again, your comment saved my afternoon!

[@stashorama]

​@@gomalibusurf6098 Part 242 is the replaceable seal that allows water to enter and then exit the fill valve when the float and float lever are in the down/on position. When the float and float lever are in the up/off position, part 242 prevents water from entering the fill valve. The anti-syphon seal is a large neoprene/rubber seal that is inside the fill valve body. Fluidmaster doesn't sell a replacement anti-syphon seal. If you remove the cap assembly from the fill valve, there is a white or gray grate (for lack of a better term) near the top of the body of the fill valve. The anti-syphon seal is below the grate. There are also square vent holes around the outside perimiter of the valve body near the top. If you look closely, you can see the anti-syphon seal via the vent holes. If you want to see the anti-syphon seal in its entirety, It's possible to remove the parts inside the fill valve body by pushing up on the white nylon tube at the bottom of the valve body - it's all snap fit. Just take the valve body and push the bottom of it on a solid surface so the the smaller, white nylon tube inside the valve body pop ups so you can pull the "guts" out of the valve body. I hope what I wrote makes sense. Chlorine degrades the anti-syphon seal over time. Two symptoms of a degraded and compromised anti-syphon seal are 1) water drips or streams out of the vent holes near the top of the valve body when the valve is on and filling the tank 2) water hammer when the fill valve shuts off.

[@shadako2]

​@@stashorama Probably want to go easy pushing the inner tube up, as above. Ripped the syphon seal more. Idea was to try permatex or placing something similar under the seal. It's slightly thicker than plastic you would get under bottle caps.

[@brianb5276]

I found the collar to be much more difficult to move up on the original stem than shown. I ended up using channellock pliers to carefully twist and break the collar off. Once I got the old flow-valve off the install on the new one went very easily as shown. Very helpful. Saved me a big headache.

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you!

[@jjflash1645]

I had the same problem. I could not move the collar to save my life and finally replaced the whole valve. When I took out the old valve I had to use an adjustable wrench and a small hammer move the collar. Wish I had thought of using channel locks to break off the collar. With my luck I probably would have broken the lower stem. Here’s to no more, or very few plumbing problems.

[@MarineMike77]

Same..

[@Sodainspace]

This is amazing and saved me so much time and saved my back. My toilet is in a very tight space and incredibly hard to reach, as someone with back problems replacing the entire leaking valve was a nightmare and painful that I gave up half way through, I didn’t want to spend $300 on a plumber either. Thanks to you was able to do this in less than a minute, just had to make sure it’s the same fluid master model and it all fit together instantly and works brilliantly now, no more leaking inlet valve which wouldn’t stop filling and wasted so much water!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad it helped you!

[@taekwonmo]

Oh my gosh! Thank you! I saw this minutes before replacing my fill valve. I did not know I had a Fluidmaster in there already, since I haven't had to replace it before. I checked hopefully. I was super excited when I saw the word "Fluidmaster" on my old valve. I replaced it in about a minute, the extra 30 seconds coming from the fact that the mineral deposits around the sliding collar made it a little difficult to get it moving. Thanks!!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@ohger1]

Another benefit from this trick is that you can adjust the water level without having to remove the entire assy from the bowl in order to and rotate the base to raise or lower the float height. Slide the collar up, raise or lower the assy as needed, slide the collar back down to lock it. Great video.

[@SkipToTheJ]

Thanks! I was dreading having to pull the whole thing out, this was quick and easy. Fixed the problem right away! Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome!

[@bill1.4all8]

Yep me too!

[@katladynj760]

Thank you!! This was amazing!! I feel like it took me less than 30 seconds and voila, new fill valve installed and no more running toilet sound!! I was really concerned that I could not get the plastic connector nut to budge from the water line. This hack saved me completely and I have the new leftover parts if I ever need them!! I am so happy. I was avoiding using this toilet because of the constant running. Now, it’s like new! A million thanks to you!!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! I'm glad it helped you!

[@pb4163]

Normally these click baity titles are bullocks, but you sir saved me a TON of time, worked perfectly! Love shortcuts like this!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL that's so true! Maybe I should have titled it differently...Glad it helped you!

[@dmorgado2934]

Bravo Mike. Worked as advertised and…..okay it took me 40 seconds! Close enough, eh? THANK YOU AGAIN

[@MikeKlimek]

That's a great time!

[@robhoelscher3327]

Many of these comments sum up exactly how I feel as well. To me the best part is not having to replace the shaft and fretting over whether the new seal is going to hold to make sure water doesn't leak out. THANK YOU!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-You're Welcome!

[@JJ-wn6fl]

Tip if you don’t want to get your hands wet, first close the water valve, second flush your toilet, third replace Fluidmaster Toilet Fill Valve and Vwa-la!!!

[@sherrilldean4598]

I'm a 73 yrs. old and I'm a large man...thanks for making this so easy.

[@MikeKlimek]

That's fantastic! Glad to help!

[@garrettjayellberger7653]

You hace no idea how happy I am right now! Thank you!!! I was struggling to get to the embedded plastic lug also located in a very tight space and on the left side. I'm a righty!. I'm so glad I went back to KZbin to search again and found your video and yes I did fix the toilet in less than a minute!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome!

[@deluxehotpoint]

Thank you so much. I was about to start removing pipes with a spanner when I saw your video and everything was sorted within minutes. Toilet working again…brilliant

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad it helped you!

[@Bknowledge]

Thanks for making this video. I went from having no clue of what was going on to having a simple, cheap and effective solution. I am very appreciative.

[@MikeKlimek]

Excellent! Glad it helped

[@genesispabon1770]

You're a life saver! I was so terrified to replace my fill valve. This video was to the point and simple to follow. Thank you so much!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Very Welcome!

[@skydavidson1289]

As a plumbing apprentice (3 years) that is currently at a beach mansion where I have to change the fluid master in every toilet (23 total). I am so glad I found this after wasting 2 rolls of shop towels cleaning up water. Not all legends wear capes, now time to go surprise my boss

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL!!! You're going to be a Foreman in no time!!!

[@Brian-ow5kx]

You are a life saver. You saved me so much time. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Brian!

[@mrs.tcampbell1249]

Thank you for your video! My water bill jumped from average $45 to over a $100 in a month. Calling the plumber was $165 just to come out, that has to he an easier way and you showed me. Thank you a million times and I wished they had a million like button, I would tap it a million times!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! Glad it helped you!

[@bearyez]

I'm glad I saw t his video instead of one that had me replacing the whole thing. You, Sir, have saved me a ton of time! Thanks!

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@webcompanion]

Thanks for this, I ran into trouble with getting my old one off, the collar was stuck on real good. I was able to lift it up and free the collar by wrapping a small washcloth around it (dry) and pulling up. Then I was able to follow the rest of your instructions. What a great trick!

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you!-like the washcloth idea too

[@babyfaced1403]

Hi John. I'm gonna try the wash cloth. Mine is stuck as well.

[@kdill2430]

Thanks for the washcloth idea! I gave up trying to get the old valve off, but I think I'll try again using your idea. 👍🏾

[@Joechoe87]

Thank you for the washcloth idea! Was able to use that to get a better grip and pull that stuck collar and replace my fill valve (thanks also to the poster of this video!)

[@margielaubert4777]

As an 80 year old female, this works! Just had to pull a bit harder to get off and push harder to get on....love this! Thanks, Mike!

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Margie!

[@sherylcarlson286]

Well now in the past 16 years I have had to change 1 a year in my 2 toilets which would be 32 I have changed. This morning I couldn't get the nut unscrewed. So I jumped on KZbin thinking that there must be a tool to get that nut off. Well low and behold I seen your video. But I had a fluid master installed in the toilets and had bought a plumbcraft and thought darn. Well looked it over and they looked pretty much the same so I said we are going to try it. It WORKED!! THANK YOU.

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Way to go Sheryl!!!

[@mattyaz10]

You are the best. Was all ready to disconnect the water line and make a mess. I was done in 90 seconds!!! THANK YOU!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad to hear it!

[@bmtndog318]

After a couple months of avoiding trying to do this by myself (I am a woman), I was finally able to get it done but it took me yanking on the upper part of the cylinder with a pair of channel locks to get the old one off. Thank you soooo much for this video. Amazing!!!!

[@jaimeruiz8815]

Fantastic, clear, short, to the point. Mike, I like the way you think and explain. An A+ video!

[@MikeKlimek]

Thanks Jaime glad you liked it!

[@TheCribbp]

Thanks for the advice. This saved me a whole load of time and hassle. (I repaired the old unit after removing as it had a bit of limescale stuck inside the valve's head). Leak fixed less than five minutes after watching your video. Thanks again.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad it helped!

[@billsmith1208]

All these years I have been busting my butt replacing the fluidmaster. This sir is one of the BEST short cut hacks I have seen and used in years. Thanks for posting.

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL You're Welcome Bill!

[@LarryLamb-c7b]

I found this video about four years ago and have showed it to all of my friends. I remember so very well dreading having to change a flush valve. I would put it off for as long as possible. Getting down on the floor on my knees with a bucket and praying it didn't leak when I got done. I have probably changed around ten of them in my life time when I discovered this video. I am 74 years old and just changed one in under a minute. It is probably my third one using this technique. I can't thank you enough for showing us this wonderful technique!

[@MikeKlimek]

That's great to hear Larry! Glad it has helped you many times!

[@edverbic7103]

Mike, I was getting ready to replace my fluid master, then I thought, I better check out U-Tube... and then I saw your video...You are the Man! thanks for saving me the hassle of going thru the same routine that I have done in the past of draining and...well, you know the rest. Thanks again for the great tip. Best, Ed👍👍😉

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome Ed!

[@halrov]

Thank you so much for this shortcut. I had a little difficulty raising the ring to remove the old valve, but once I got this raised, it was simple to install the new valve. Saved me all of the time removing the nut on the bottom of the tank, etc. Fantastic video!!!!

[@MikeKlimek]

Thank you! So glad it helped you

[@wvlzqz1949]

How did u remove the ring mine is hard af

[@ahmedelbially1266]

It works, This is honestly really smart and helpful, saved time and effort, thank you Sir.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-You're Welcome!

[@carries7584]

I never comment on these, but this fix is so ridiculously simple and effective that I had to say Thank You!!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Carrie! Glad it helped you!

[@marilynnwalsh4023]

Thank you so much! I can’t believe how quickly I fixed our toilet!

[@MikeKlimek]

That's awesome Marilynn!

[@philneely3781]

Mike, this was wonderful!! Thank you for posting this. I have been dreading changing out my Fluidmaster Fill Valve but decided to do it today and ran across your post. I am so thankful I did. It is changing out the part under the bowl that I hated the most and your method eliminated that. I was like Catherine, I could not get the collar on the fill valve in the tank to move up. I struggled with it for some time but finally got it to move. The rest was a breeze. Thanks again.

[@carolynbramlett4397]

Phil Neely How did you finally get it to move? I just about ate up my fingers trying to get it to go up.

[@philneely3781]

@@carolynbramlett4397 I have little strength in my hands/grip which was part of the problem. It looked so easy on Mike's video, I wondered if I was doing something wrong and might break something but finally, I put on a work glove, that gave me a better grip, and just pulled up with all my might.

[@carolynbramlett4397]

Thank you. I will try again. I was afraid that I might break something, too. Was hoping that I could easily do it myself. I guess that some are easier than others. Thanks again for responding.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! Glad to hear it!

[@carolynbramlett4397]

Thanks to both you and Mike I got the courage to wrestle with it and the collar finally slide up. Piece of cake after that!

[@xertrex]

Thank you so much! You just made my life so easier and also saved plumber $ . Thanks again.

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@pannalover326]

Thanks to you sir, I just fixed my own toilet. By myself! In 30 seconds! I think I love you! LOL Thank you for this video!

[@MikeKlimek]

Seriously this made me laugh hard! You’re very welcome

[@coolmahen]

Good Straight to the point. Thank you! Saved 80$ in Plumbing Service :)

[@MikeKlimek]

Cha-Ching!

[@rebeccabamford5505]

OMG!!! I’m a 64 year old female who has to fix everything on my own. ( my husband can barely tie his shoes) anyway he told me the tank hadn’t been filling although I hadn’t seen it watched your video and couldn’t BELIEVE it was that easy! Nothing is ever that easy for me! You are a GODSEND! For all of us out here not knowing what the heck we’re doing, I think you from the bottom of my heart! I subscribed as I’m sure I’ll need your services down the road!

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Rebecca!

[@preetampagar8130]

Thank you so much for this! You saved me at least two hours. On my toilet, the nut that holds the fill valve in is not accessible without taking the tank off (and of course the nuts that hold the tank on are not visible, so you have to undo them blind). The fill valve was the one that came with the toilet, so I didn't know if it was a Fluidmaster. After seeing how easy the replacement was in this video I thought it was at least worth checking. Turns out it was! I have been putting this off for almost two weeks and was able to fix it in less than a minute. My toilet was made by American Standard, and they buy fill valves from Fluidmaster for many (all?) of the toilets they sell. If you don't know what kind of fill valve you have, it is definitely worth checking.

[@MikeKlimek]

Excellent!

[@Earthman99999]

This method worked like a charm! Was fast and easy to just replace the top part and not worry if the bottom part was tight enough to not leak. Did it in 30 seconds as advertised!

[@dh2392]

This worked awesomely. I live in an apartment, and mine started trickling out at the top, and not filling the bowl. I didn't want maintenance people traipsing thru my unit why I was not home, saw how cheap these are, and thought I'll replace it myself. Took seconds just like you said. I only had to adjust the water height. Here's how I replaced the flapper recently. I unhooked the chain to the old one, and disconnected the arms on it, but left it in place. I then set the new flapper on top of it, connecting the arms to the outside of the old one, connected the chain for the new flapper, flushed the toilet, and quickly pulled the old flapper out from underneath. Worked like a charm.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! Way to go!

[@jimobara2652]

You are fantastic. I worked as a plumber's assistant during summer break in my college years and have replaced several "the old fashioned way" over the years. Came home from work yesterday, wife informed me of the problem and we bought the part but was too tired to install it. Came upon your video and followed your instructions. Yup, thirty seconds and no tools! No more sharing bathrooms! Thanks again!

[@SteveSeymour-id3qf]

Bloody brilliant Mike !! Thankyou, saved me time, money . . . and a headache !!

[@MikeKlimek]

Happy to help you Steve!

[@northerncold6303]

Thank you so much for this quick easy fix. I'm a senior citizen who is not handy but with you video I was able to get the job done.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad it helped you!

[@NC_SUGAR]

OH MY GOSH! I thought I'd have to take the day off work to do this! Going to the hardware after work and give it a go!

[@MikeKlimek]

It really is just that easy!

[@unwrangler11]

Awesome trick!

[@rickdimaio]

Great video - definitely made the job easier and not having to deal with disconnecting the water supply made it so quick. Thank you Sir!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-you're welcome!

[@janmuir6745]

We did It! Thank you! It took us longer than 30 seconds, but it was very easy.

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Jan!

[@mikewazowski1776]

Thank you. My water bill this month was 70 when norm is 20-50. Was panicking because water would not stop from the hose. Replaced FM with new one i had laying around problem solved. Canceled plumber saved 400-600 with this video. Ty!

[@MikeKlimek]

Cha-Ching! Way to go Mike!