How to fix a slow filling or broken toilet

In this video i will show you how to fix one of the most common issue with a wc/toilet.
After a few years the inlet in the toilet system can waste away and the result of this is that it can take from 3-10 mins for the system to refill after you have flushed it.
Follow this easy video guide on how to fix your slow filling toilet and save money as you dont need any special tools or knowledge.
Who wants to wait for a plumber anyway?

[@willlomas9291]

Didn't expect to find the exact same toilet as mine with the exact same problem. Now fixed. Thanks!

[@hypnagog9220]

Thank you. I was going to call a plumber today, but after watching your video I did exactly as you said and for under £5 I have become a family hero!

[@raymondbulloch6949]

Great. Clear and straight to the point, no distracting music or aspirations to be Steven Spielberg. Well done.

[@benwheeler8100]

3 council plumbers later, watched this video, quick run to plumbsave, 10 minute job and job done, excellent video thank-you 👌🏻

[@jaywillinkwilde9234]

Brilliant! I've been ignoring this problem for 6 months; fixed in 10 mins and for under £3 after following your instructions. Thank you!

[@MyFriendlyGiant]

Thank you for this video. I have just moved into my first flat and the cistern was taking 10 minutes to fill. I found your video with the exact system as mine; 15 minutes later, a £5 part and the toilet was fixed.

[@andrewwalker2357]

Thank you. Just fixed my toilet using this video. Saved the cost of a plumber.

[@chriscoleman2489]

Excellent! I have spent 10 minutes and £5 fixing our inlet - domestic harmony is restored. Thank you!

[@johnw8916]

Thank you. I replaced my valve for £4.99 following your clear easy intructions. 😊

[@peileed]

thank you! My first time owning a house and after 6 months this happened, took a while to find the right video but here you are

[@BigRocheyD]

Cheers mate. Got sick of hearing my cistern fill up for 20 mins. Such an easy fix 😀

[@scrivs1989]

I bet you didnt expect to still be helping someone this many years after posting it 😂 thank you

[@alexwoodhouse4097]

Fantastic thank you, fixed my toilet for £4 thanks to this tutorial!

[@chughes9421]

Fantastic! I never write comments, but this video is definitely worth my first one!! We moved to a new house with 3 loos 2 months ago... ensuite loo wasn't filling at all - it was just making a hissing sound and spraying water, and the downstairs loo wasn't flushing very much and was taking almost 10 minutes to fill for another rubbish weak flush. Watched the video, sent the hubby to ScrewFix (B&Q didn't have the part) and for £9.90 (£4.45 each) fixed both toilets in half an hour! I can't tell you how good it is to not have to either go up or down a flight of stairs to use the loo!! (It's a 3 storey town house) Thank you! 👍😀

[@worthplaying]

Thanks, Lyle. I was struggling to find advice based on the same cistern that I have. Your video saved me and toilet now working fine.

[@barryhurst1860]

Brilliant video, easy to follow & saved me calling out a plumber. Merry Christmas fella.

[@atticbrowser9698]

Just completed the fix thanks to your vid. Perfect. Very clear instructions. Particularly glad of your advice to take the old part with me to get the replacement. Saved me a call out to a plumber. Many thanks.

[@polli-esterUK]

I've scrolled through YT today, looking for my toilet. Came across this video, followed what you did, & bingo I'm off to B & Q. For a washer. Thank you.

[@cbristow25]

Like others I've been putting off the slow filling toilet. Followed the video, had exactly this issue, 5.81 from screwfix for a new one and fixed. Total time taken including travel to screwfix about 45 mins. You sir, are a legend

[@craig16576]

Considering I am absolutely useless with DIY, this video has just saved my life! Easy to understand, very clear and straight the point. £5.39 from Screw Fix for replacement!

[@eubikedude]

£2.50 from Amazon with free delivery. ;)

[@juba1944]

Thank you very much. Your video has helped me locate and fix my problem, including the lever where it needs to go. Mine fell off while opening the lid.

[@playingwiththeparks1083]

Great video, just fixed our toilet saved us £50. Thank you.

[@03MARA01]

Thank you so much for this video. The problem I had was not the valve, but the whole system being installed the wrong way around, which then stopped the floats movement, but i only could tell that it was installed the wrong way around by watching your video. Thanks once again.

[@Shadvox]

Thank you for this video. Found it while searching slow filling toilet, and my toilet looks exactly the same as the one in your video. Saw the same water spray to the right and disassembled to find that same black gasket with a hole in it 😊

[@Klockwork13]

First video i searched for and it matched my model. Luckliy the seal wasn't broken but after watching your video, i put it back to together and its working again. Great Vid!

[@KLlewellin]

Toilet literally started doing this the other day but is now back up and running in no time thanks to this video and a replacement washer from Amazon. No having to deal with weeks-long back and forth with the landlord to get it repaired. Extra thumbs up for showing how to turn the water off beforehand. Thanks!

[@darraghotoole4178]

You’re an absolute star, just followed your steps and it worked a treat! Saved me calling a plumber

[@alfonso4955]

Thanks for this straight forward and informative video, you've saved me a huge ball ache!

[@pyrofan80]

Wonderful! This fix cost me 5 minutes of time and £4.50 as opposed to the stupid amount I would otherwise have paid to a plumber to fix. Thanks mate.

[@gemmaparton7648]

I'm pretty sure this is what is wrong with my toilet and i have been looking for a fix for ages. This is now my weekend job. Thank you.

[@gemmaparton7648]

Just fixed my loo!!!! Thanks so much.

[@aidanslater9666]

Perfect video, I couldn't work out why my toilet was taking so long to fill, it's completely fixed after watching this video, Cheers!

[@hazelpayne4339]

Thank you so much for this - it fixed our problem during the Lockdown when we could not get a plumber!!!!!

[@sawdustandsurvival]

Thank you so much. Things are tight at the moment and if you'd not posted this I'd have paid British Gas my £60 callout fee from my cover. Instead it cost me £3.49. It's Christmas and with having excited kids I've never needed that money more!

[@damonamess1476]

Thanks.very useful..cost me £5 and 2 mins of my time..fills up in 40secs now as opposed to 10 mins previously. Great info,saved me a fortune in plumber call out fees

[@redbb2680]

You're a star, thanks Lyle. Same toilet, same issue, now fixed! Well when I say the same toilet, I don't mean yours... 😄 Really appreciate the upload 👍🏽

[@rickhanlon505]

Thanks just fixed my toilet using this video. The value wasnt broken just was stuck. Thanks again

[@DavideMazzetti]

I did mine this morning - really simple job thanks to this video!

[@bazx7786]

I just fitted mine today. Thank you for showing me how to do this 👍🏽

[@boldboytv]

Great stuff. Thanks fella. Couldn't believe it - got the old washer out and it looked exactly like the one you pulled out. Thank god I saw your vid before trying what another one was suggesting about dismantling the unit and cleaning the filter, which would have been a complete waste of time.

[@Darenbranch]

Cheers , thanks to your video I managed to fix the cistern and saved myself a few quid in the process 👍

[@SuperClairetube]

Thanks so much for this! Totally just fixed my toilet all by myself. Only cost me £3.50 for the new valve!

[@jdlee5329]

I thought I was the only one with this type of toilet😂not many videos about with these type of fittings thankyou for Sharing👍

[@jonnyginge0]

Excellent video. Saved us a few pound. Thanks Lyle.

[@faheemjimmy]

Lyle very informative video , I had a same problem water tank took ages to fill and this valve was the fault, I have done myself with your video. Thanks bro

[@MrRayhanul2000]

Perfect, found the problem, ordered the part and installed all in 30 minutes

[@stu1664]

Again you were bang on the money, problem now solved - many thanks!!!!

[@ruchirkawle]

Thanks. Sorted both slow filling toilets today excellent 3 min video.

[@harrisofasi]

Thanks a million. Just fixed the water over by watching your clip. God bless

[@jeanettetynan1853]

Thank you for this video. You have saved me a few pounds as did it my self and didn't need a plumber x 😁😁😀😀

[@rodhirsch]

Thanks very much for posting. I had the same problem - and luckily, exactly the same fittings. Screwfix came up trumps with the part, and I did the rest in about five minutes flat.

[@03Dalee]

The time taken from seeing what the problem is to fixing my toilet is less than half an hour (including a trip to the plumbers merchant) all thanks to you video. Superb, thank you

[@Feelthatbass]

My toilet had this exact problem. So glad your video exists! Quick trip to Screwfix and I have a normal toilet again. Thanks.

[@jamessaunders3446]

Fantastic, thanks so much. Worked a treat, but had to visit four shops to find the part. Should have read the comments for Screwfix part number (thanks!), but good to know now for when the other toilets go.... Thanks again.

[@chinenyemary8644]

I have watched other videos but couldn't fix the problem because the toilets were different models. This is exactly my model. Thank you

[@juliafarrell2131]

Fantastic I've mended my toilet following this video. Thank you very well explained....

[@RA-hu9tu]

Fixed thank you. £5 siamp washer from screwfix. About 15 minutes fiddling around. Done. Thank you.

[@Piner5074]

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice, allowing me to be able to do this fix myself, and saving a fortune on a plumber, even if one could come round what with the proposed lockdown next week. It being non essential. Again Thanks...👍

[@moz7777]

Amazing just did this now, saved me a callout. Cheers

[@andykc8023]

Absolutely brilliant video - thank you so much! My endlessly refilling loo has been bugging me for well over a year. Valve was split, EXACTLY like the one in the video. Off to B&Q now... :o)

[@davidprendergast4068]

Thank you for posting this fix.Worked a treat.

[@marty5219]

Many thanks for this problem....fixed for £5.40 I am very grateful to you.

[@kendraholder8038]

Lyle you are my hero.. thanks to this I only had to spend £5 vs £200 for a plumber!

[@tpa5440]

It worked, you're the man. Thanks

[@Kazareth]

Brilliant, thank you so much. I saved a fortune on a plumber and it only took a few minutes!

[@tenacioustubbs8358]

My friend, you are a saint! Thank you!

[@paulmeynell8866]

Brilliant, couldn’t see anything wrong with washer but guessed it eas the problem. Thanks for the video.

[@johng5806]

Thanks - you probably saved me about £80 call out!! Great share.

[@sophiafarmer7587]

Thank you, watched this video and managed to fix mine!! Exactly same problem

[@joannaedmonds397]

Just saved me a lot of heartache during lockdown. Ordered the part I needed on amazon. Thank you!!

[@ufarooq3750]

Link please?

[@joannaedmonds397]

U Farooq www.amazon.co.uk/SIAMP-Diaphragm-WASHER-Duravit-Twyford/dp/B00BG6C4N8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=siamp+diaphragm+washer&qid=1591554684&sprefix=siamp&sr=8-3

[@MiniTheVinx]

Excellent. Well, I say that but I haven't actually tried yet. Will update when I do but thank you for explaining how it works and showing what needs to be done.

[@w4rr10ra]

Top Banana!! The advice was perfect even down to purchasing the component. Top Fella - As Video was clear & percise, even down to undoing the nut.. (Pay attention) THANKS MAN!!

[@OneBenBeyond]

Thank you, showed us how to solve the issue! Was weird pulling it apart to see exactly what you were showing was likely the problem!

[@reighbh13]

Thanks for this, such a cheap and easy fix

[@Simon_Simon_Simon_Simon]

Adding my thanks to all the others on here, cheers!

[@ElGrosho]

I can't believe this actually fixed my toilet. Thank you !

[@nigelmckinnon-clark1223]

That is exactly my model and my issue! Thank you so much!

[@omaralssir]

Hello mate. You are a life saver. It went exactly as you described in the video. Hat off for u!

[@mrindecisive100]

Thanks so much for this, toilet fixed for £3.15! By the way, contrary to the information below, the part I required from B & Q was an 'Opella Washer (DIA) 20mm (Product Code: 5013241067829). So better check which one you require before heading off to your local B & Q store.

[@robfarnham9588]

Very helpful video - many thanks for posting!

[@rickymob28]

Thanks for this video, we moved into our house a year ago and got around to investigating the issue today. Found your video very helpful 👍 Also don't go to B&Q, a universal one is questionable 😬 I went to screw fix and they had the exact one like for like - a little bit more money, but it should last longer 🤞 Gave a 👍

[@simontrent2746]

Thanks mate. I had done this once before but needed a reminder.

[@timlewis1761]

Followed your instructions exactly and found the right piece at Screwfix, Irvine. At first they thought they didn’t have it but they checked and found it. Put the new piece in place and it worked perfectly. Thank you.

[@bhupindersinghsidhu3252]

Thank you so much for your helpful video. Saved me money.

[@Ella0575]

Brilliant, thank you for that video. My problem has been solved, toilet repaired!

[@carlfinch8220]

Nice one mate. Saved me a few quid. 👌

[@stephaniewoolcock1763]

Great video! This has saved me calling a plumber! 🙈 Now have a running toilet! Thank you!!

[@markpaultaylor1979]

Excellent vid. As of today,3.87 GBP in B and Q. Cheaper on amazon but ethier ways, better than a cistern that takes forever to fill

[@adambarlow5620]

Inflation hits! Cost me £6.49 from screwfix but managed to do myself! Thanks for the fabulous and very easy to follow vid

[@TheKingeboue27]

Thanks, this helped me fix mine no part needed! When i unscrewed the plastic cap thing I came to a little plastic squidgy bit that had 2 small holes- I used the tool for cleaning the coffee machine which is like a hair pin to clean out the holes- worked for me. (for now at least)

[@Chrisandtendai]

That’s amazing the bloody thing was doing my head in given that it’s in the en-suite I couldn’t sleep hahah thanks you saved our lives and eardrums 🤣🤣🤣😍😍😍😍

[@jn7812]

A big Thanks to a throughly helpful man.

[@mcwalsh7]

Fantastic Video ! fixed in 10 minutes with a replacement from Amazon for £2.39 free delivery

[@malcolmstanford4893]

Thankyou for making the video justsaved me a fortune

[@mookiebrown79]

Thank you, this was very helpful and easy to follow. Toilet is working fine again. 👍

[@mikejames663]

Super presentation, easy to follow steps, top man.

[@Awesome3DPrintz]

Legend, was the exact same problem ordered the part from Amazon and job done thanks so much

[@oddball6992]

Thanks your a life saver as the wife was on my case to fix it 🤣

[@mikechrissan]

Many Thanks - worked a treat!

[@arstor1]

Brilliant sir , u just saved me £45 ....thanks a lot !! 😬