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[@WarriorHouseDIY]

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[@CharlesNolanArt]

Sweet, simple and to the point. No wasting my time with fluff or needless info just heres what you do. No subscribe or like just thank you. Well I will like and subscribe because you were good about it. Your voice is clear, you dont talk too fast or slow you nailed it!!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Man thanks so much for the feedback. More importantly I hope it helped you :) thanks for commenting

[@ohrodrigs7970]

I tried your instructions and it worked! The rubber cap was cruddy . Thank you !

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Such a simple fix!! Glad it helped! And thanks for commenting!!

[@davidd.6004]

So glad I came across this video while searching how to repair by 'running toilet'. My water bill, since the summer had increased from about $35-40 monthly, becoming routinely over $70 now. I noticed recently water running down the back of the toilet bowl at a very slow trickle; continuously. I suspect this has been going on for quite awhile. Convinced I need to replace the entire valve I started searching youtube and found your video. Always the guy to try the simplest solution first, replacing the seal solved the issue for me. Only $3.48 at the big orange box store. I will now order a couple off of Amazon to have for any future issues. Thanks for the solution. I'm now a new subscriber to your channel. 👍🚽😄

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Man so glad this was a help for you!! lol we actually went over $400 since couldn’t hear the water because of the baby’s white noise maker lol. Thanks for sharing! And thanks so much for the kinds words 🙏

[@uncola6028]

thank you for making this video! It helped me make my toilet stop running. I think I inadvertantly loosened the fill valve when replacing the chain between the handle and the flapper in the past and that caused the issue. all I had to do was push down and turn it right to tighten it and it immediately worked again and water no longer endlessly goes down the overflow pipe. I had the water adjusted to the lowest level and it still went down the overflow. Now I can adjust it close to the top of the overflow pipe and no noise at all!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

You are so welcome and thank you for sharing!!

[@JosephTodd-ms6rf]

Thanks Brother! Good to know!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

My pleasure! Hopefully saves you some frustration:) thanks for commenting!!

[@suefanning2067]

Thank you thank you. My toilet has been running for a few days and I did what I could to fix it short of buying new guts for the tank. After watching this video, I went to Ace and bought what I needed. No more running. 😁

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

So glad this was the solution for you Sue!!! And thank you for watching and commenting!!!

[@Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy]

Thanks for the instructions. I solved the problem with your help.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

So glad it helped!! And Thanks for sharing :)

[@SpearChuck777]

We took the cap off the valve, pulled the seal off the needle, cleaned all the grit out, trickled some water through, put the seal back in, caped it and reattached the float adjustment screw, works like new...for how long? Thanks for the tip!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Sometimes just a cleaning is all you need. Keep an ear on it and at least now you know how to replace the seal if it happens again 😎 thanks for sharing!!

[@moeob8212]

Thank you so much man, you saved me money and time. I did not even buy the anything, I just opened it and cleaned it and it worked.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

That’s so great to hear!!! Good job! And thanks for commenting

[@ilovejesus9609]

Thank you so much. I did exactly as your instruction and My toilet stops running water now. God bless you and your family.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

So great to hear!! Thank you for commenting and God bless you also!!

[@kpezzolesi]

Just came across your video. 5 minutes later and it's all fixed. Thanks so much.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Glad to be of help :) thanks so much for sharing!!

[@meme5688]

Thank you for this video. Totally fixed my toilet

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Thank you for the comment and congrats!! Glad it worked out

[@UdoU-k2b]

I never knew you had to twist off that top, I couldn't get the rod out but I did it anyway and sure enough it twisted off, then the rod came out. There was white calcification on the valve seal so I cleaned it for now with white vinegar and an old toothbrush, put it back in and problem solved. I'll pick up some extra seals asap but for now, when I leave the house I'll shut the water off but it's not running anymore. Thank You!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Great job!! The seals can definitely be cleaned not only for so long before needing to be replaced. Thanks for sharing

[@rhondahorton7579]

Thank you so much...I followed your instructions to a tee, and now my commode stop running❤❤... Yayyyyyy, saved over $100.00..thank you again!!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

You are awesome!!! I love hearing feedback like this! Great job and thanks for commenting 🙏

[@danahhoffman7238]

What can’t you do??? You’re literally super talented at so many things! Love it!

[@ms.coleman4535]

I need to know how to fix my American Standard 4519A toilet as the tank is not filling up with water as fast as it should so I can flush. Any help would be greatly appreciated..

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Could be debris in the fill valve slowing down flow, could be water pressure. Also check the fill level. Hope this helps 🤷‍♂️

[@didomilan1725]

Do you turn to the left or right on the fill valve ? I’ve seen both ways in videos

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

I’ve always turned counterclockwise (to the left) but I never tried turning to the right. Might be multidirectional

[@EspadaXtri]

Keep up the good work sir, Thanks XD

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Thank you

[@dalemihocik4732]

Our toilet takes up to 4 times longer to refill after a flush as a normal time. I replaced the seal and flushed the supply line. Could the problem be in the restrictor at the bottom end of the fill valve? If so, what are the pros and cons of removing that restrictor?

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Hard to say for sure but I can say I don’t like restrictors. Could there be a kink in the supply hose?

[@deepb249]

What about toilet valve that is spouting water from the fill valve? Which was not letting in water inside the bowl to begun with but after opening the top of valve and cleaning debris and putting it back is now spouting water from the top?

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

It’s hard to tell without seeing the situation but it sounds like the valve is leaking past the seal and not shutting off. If there is a crack or other damage to the valve then it’s likely the whole valve assembly would need to be replaced. Easy fix, parts are available at all hardware stores.

[@DiscoDaddo]

Very impressive Jr. Great presentation. Right to the point and well covered ! Thank you !

[@fishycomics]

Brand new American Standard. about 6 months old I say doing the bowl run you see the line dripping, will give this a shot, as they do not recommend throwing those 2001 flushes in Lol

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

The struggle is real 😂 let me know how it goes. Thanks for sharing

[@fishycomics]

@@WarriorHouseDIY Thank you I will, appreciated the time you took out to share, great Job!!! (LIKED)

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

@fishycomics Absolutely! That’s what I’m here for :)

[@fishycomics]

@@WarriorHouseDIY we changed out and time will tell t hanks again

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

I like to keep the 10 pack of the seals on hand for hard water or high chlorine sites.

[@racheld.2977]

"You 're going to want to simply disconnect this float staff or were you saying stem?"...... your hand was covering what ever part you were disconnecting, and how you disconnected it. Can you please explain how to unhook the float

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

The rod holding the float (on a model like this) and I apologize, yes I was holding the actual part and making it harder to see. In most cases the float will just snap apart from the float stem/rod. It’s also possible to remove the top of the fill valve assembly without disconnecting the float but can make it difficult to reattach sometimes. Thank you for commenting to point this out.

[@meisharona0074]

What do you do when the old fill valve breaks off before you can get it unscrewed from the toilet bowl?

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

The fill valve stem? It would need to be replaced (available at hardware stores or online amzn.to/3QMOfxm )

[@csmith3807]

What if you flush out fill valve and replaced seal and still running? Water is leaking from Fill valve cap.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

I would think either the cap is not on properly or that the valve is damaged. I’ve had a few times where the cap just wasn’t on tightly or properly. Hope that helps.

[@vladislavovich100]

Most of the time it is not valve, it is rubber ring on the bottom of the tank, which probably thoughtfully purposely made out of such rubber that will dissolve over time, becomes eroded by water and the main valve is not able to keep water in the tank. Therefore it is much different repair, happens more often than with control valve.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Agreed. Always important to rule out different possibilities before replacing parts. Food coloring in the tank can help follow the path of leakage, if applicable. Thanks for the comment and input!

[@stevec9972]

Should the activating pin poke through the seal orr does that mean seal is damaged? Thanks

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

It should NOT puncture the seal. I haven’t seen that but I have seen seals that deteriorate to mush so I guess that very possible. Thanks for sharing :)

[@stevec9972]

@@WarriorHouseDIY thanks a lot. I Thought it might be stuffed

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

@stevec9972 no problem. At least it’s an easy fix 👍

[@dbcooper692]

I can't get the fill valve cap off and I did what you said to do. I have big strong hands too!!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

If you tried pushing down (hard) and turning counterclockwise and it won’t work, it’s possible that the unit is just seized up. I would replace the fill valve assembly (available at a local hardware store or here amzn.to/3vgZbf0 ) Hope this helps👍 Let me know. And thanks for commenting.

[@dbcooper692]

@@WarriorHouseDIY Thanks so much for trying to help me. I got the cap off but now I can't get the little plastic part out. Oh well, I tried. I live in California so a plumber is going to cost twice as much. I tried replacing the flapper but that didn't help either. The flapper I bought was universal and it seems to be working fine, so I don't know. Thank God I have more than one bathroom!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

@dbcooper692 the rubber seal should come out pretty easily with a pliers or tweezers. Replacing the fill valve assembly is as simple as turning the water valve off, disconnecting the line after drawing the tank and unscrewed the plastic nut under the tank for the fill valve and reverse the process for installation.

[@melissacovert2733]

The toilet Seat prevents the handle from going up naturally. Can the handle be adjusted?

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Some handles have an adjustment by unscrewing them from the inside and then turning them. All are a little bit different though. If you send a picture or part number here or to my email [e-mail] I’d be happy to check it out. Thanks for the comment!!

[@fpcl1986]

I’ll be here full day hahaha, thanks JR!

[@garyr4211]

NOTE: When turning your water back on; open it all the way then half or quarter of a turn back. This prevents the valve from getting hard to close or open from hard water.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!!!

[@JoeyNarine]

what is the first word you said in this video?...its kind of important, so I know if its the flap or the fill valve.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

I started with “that’s the toilet…”

[@Bullrunners]

🔥 🔥🔥

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

🙏

[@bcom9389]

After seeing the innards of the toilet, I doubt it was your fill valve that was the problem. You have a champion 4 flush valve in that toilet that's notorious for leaking around the seal. Your flush valve seal/s probably needs replaced, not your fill valve.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Agreed but in this case the fill valve seal was the problem. No doubt the city water and flush assembly make for a leaky combo over time. Thanks for commenting

[@Mattjki]

I turned the top a quarter turn but it won't come off?

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Generally it’s “push down and then quarter turn. But Sometimes it takes a little persuasion to get it off. Hope that helps and thanks for reaching in out.

[@Mattjki]

Thanks @WarriorHouseDIY, I may have to replace the while thing. Thanks for vid & response!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Might be heavy calcification so makes sense. That’s an easy job also. You got this!! Thanks for following up

[@yagi_661]

Thank bro, worked

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Awesome!!! Such an easy fix too! Ha is for watching and commenting!!

[@ronnieremmymukwaya7961]

Real plumber! Thx

[@kareemabdul3773]

What if the toilet is different inside my toilet don’t have that

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

There are different types of fill valves. Usually you can find a part number somewhere and check for a seal part number from that. Or you can email me a picture and I’ll try to help you out. [e-mail] thanks for commenting.

[@mrijela4017]

Same here. :(

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

I’m happy to help if you’d like to email me. Thanks for sharing.

[@jilldenise1233]

I wonder if I can do this without turning my water off? For some reason when I turn the handle behind my toilet it doesn't turn my water off.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

It’s pretty common for old water valves to get stuck or even fail like you described. As for replacing the seal with the water running, once you remove the top of the filler valve the water will be “shooting” straight up. I suppose you could cover the it with a glass to divert the water downward? Many times we turn the water on with a glass over the top of the fuller to clear any debris. I would suggest addressing the water valve either way. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching

[@michelleeasterly1985]

If its urgent to fix toilet with leaky turn off angle stop valve...the one right below the toilet...you can turn the whole house water off..fix it and on again..sometimes newer houses will have shut off valves for sections of the house..good luck.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

@michelleeasterly1985 very true thank you for sharing the tip

[@michelleeasterly1985]

I've always been told by my contractor..to exercise all your shut off valves..anything that turns on and off can easily seize over time..and then they are not usable..so add to your maintenance list to turn them on and off a few times a year..and don't snug them either way.. leave a tiny bit of play so they don't seize..goes for all valves..don't forget washing machine ones..and check hoses and washers.. etc. Thank you WarriorhouseDIY..GREAT VIDEOS..SO HELPFUL.. is there any other way to get the compression fitting off the angle stop copper pipe besides that weird tool..I live on an island and often have to improvise..amazing what one can invent..lol

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

@michelleeasterly1985 excellent tips!!! And thanks for the feedback:) For the compression ring, sometimes I’ll get them to turn a bit with a channel locks then slide off easier. If you’re installing a new valve you could also make a small relief cut in the ring with a Dremel tool or cut the pipe short if you have enough length. Hope that helps

[@911DOgcrap]

Great video

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

👍

[@eastwind3550]

🎉🎉🎉

[@BrokenPandaPaws]

yeah.... pushing down and turning doesnt open anything up...

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Pushing down and turning counterclockwise is the way to remove the top. But sometimes the whole valence assembly wants to turn so you may need to hold below the top with one hand while pushing down and turning with the other. Hope this helps and thanks for commenting.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

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[@rkooscar6866]

Whenever I flush my toilet after it sounds like water is dripping. But there is not physical water present

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

That could the seal between the tank and the bowl. You could put some food coloring in the tank and see if it transfers to the bowl without flushing.

[@ronnieremmymukwaya7961]

Warrior

[@craigmines255]

Thanks save me money Plummer charged me 100 dollars last time dam😂❤

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Glad this helped you. Plumbers are definitely important but many people have difficulty affording the help and so many things can be done properly on your own. Thanks for commenting and please check back for other topics.

[@craigmines255]

Now I will,buy us beer I got,money because of you thanks for you🤩👍

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Appreciate you 😎

[@ralphnabozny8494]

Thank you. Nobody knows this

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

It was surprising the first time I learned it :) thanks for watching!!!

[@deepb249]

I see no link to fill valve seal

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

The link is in the description under “products used in this video” hope that helps.

[@TracyBrancecum]

My insides of my toilet are new and it's still runnimg

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

How new? It’s possible with a situation like really hard water that mineral deposits could mess up the seal quickly. But if it’s really new, like under warranty I would see about having the fill valve assembly exchanged possibly. If the parts were just recently replaced, has everything else been looked at? Did you try some food coloring in the tank to see if you’re leaking at the flapper? Feel free to reach out to my email if you wanna chat more about this. [e-mail]

[@Papastomper]

Frustrated because I can’t get a flapper that doesn’t seal properly all the time

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

My best advice is to match the model number from the the toilet tank to the correct flapper. Seems to make a difference when aftermarket ones don’t work. Quick google search of the model number should give you the part number.

[@cristianmicu]

why you assume everybody has a fill valve? these young guys have biases they are not aware of... there's stuff older than fill valves, still working

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

I don’t assume. This will not apply to every toilet, just the majority of them. Thats why it’s important to check the inside looks like this one.

[@keola65]

I replaced the seal, but it still leaks 😢

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

I’m sure you checked the filler valve float lever and assembly to make sure it’s reassembled securely. You could always push down on the top of the filler valve cap to see if that stops the flow, if so, there could possibly be a crack. Also, guessing you checked the flapper to ensure proper seal. If bitcoin try gently pushing that down to stop the leakage. If you’re uncertain you could turn off the water and add some food coloring to the tank, if the colored water enters the toilet then the flapper is likely your culprit. If you have any other questions feel free to send me an email at [e-mail] Thanks for following up. Hope this helps.

[@keola65]

I changed the flapper, and the water is still running. So, I ordered a new fluidmaster fill valve high performance kit, with tank seal, tank bolts. Hopefully, that'll do the trick. Thanks for your help and expertise. You ROCK!

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Glad to help! Let us know how it works out.

[@karens346]

Why is the tank so daek

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Dirty? This particular one has staining from hard water. Deep? To build the proper head pressure to flush the toilet. 😉

[@karens346]

@@WarriorHouseDIY well I will now learn how to spell dark. I didn’t know hard water stained.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

@karens346 ah dark, yes it’s from staining. This hard water is high in iron, that’s where the red discoloration comes from :)

[@karens346]

@@WarriorHouseDIY Thank you. Your video has helped us.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

@karens346 Thank you 🙏 that’s what I care most about :)

[@blockchainpoodles]

He is a plumber too 🪠

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Handyman, jack of all trades, master of some ;)

[@chinito77777]

WHY IS YOUR WATER SO DIRTY

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

ITS NOT DIRTY, THATS JUST STAINING FROM HIGH IRON. WHY DO YOU TYPE IN ALL CAPS

[@chinito77777]

THATS THE DIRTIEST WATER I HAVE EVER BEEN I CAN IMAGINE WHAT YOUR HOUSE LOOKS LIKE DIRTY CARPET A DIRTY HOME- STOP COMPLAINING CLEAN UP YOUR HOMEL-LOL

[@chinito77777]

YOUR TOILET GETS A ZERO RATING

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

I don’t get it 🤷‍♂️

[@stevedallas4942]

Why can't someone design a toilet where Orca W*nfrey could cr*p out ELVISSSSS!!!!!..... and you won't need a plunger??? Just asking

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

There are some “anti clog” toilets on the market. I find that paper is the most common culprit (too thick and absorbs too much water and clogs up)

[@stevedallas4942]

You just got a subscription, Hoss 😀👍

[@stevedallas4942]

In my house... It's usually Elvis

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Grateful 🙏

[@stevedallas4942]

@@WarriorHouseDIY The Big E didn't die, Man... he's at my place every Memorial Day burger and chili fest.... comes by an hour after Orca.

[@douglasherrick2717]

Looks like someone took a nice crap in the water. He has his hands in.

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

lol it’s hard water stains 😂 but thanks for commenting!!

[@bjhachannel6747]

Bad camera man

[@WarriorHouseDIY]

Ok 👍

[@Inspiredall]

Instead of being a douche maybe suggest or ask for something that would make the video better..