How to Replace Dual Flush Toilet Valve Seal

[@gracie992001]

Easy 5-minute fix? Thanks to this video, less than 5 minutes. Valve shut off, flushed, quarter turn and pulled right out, flipped the gasket, put it back in place, and the leak is gone. I expect to have another 15 years out of it. The first video I found on 2-stage flush valves talked about removing the tank altogether; I'm glad I kept looking and found this!

[@markmurphy6103]

Same here - I just easily removed mine and washed off / flipped the seal and so far no more leak!

[@elijahgreene]

Very interesting. I’m having the same issue. Was worried about trying to find the right new seal. I’ll try cleaning and flipping the current old one to see if that fixes the slow leak.

[@JG-no4qr]

I don't normally press the like button on youtube videos. But you earned mine! Particularly when you showed the water splashing on you after forgetting to replace overflow tube. That's raw informative experience right there that I won't forget when I follow these exact steps today.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Thanks for the like :) - I like to leave in the "real" stuff, haha. Nothing like getting hosed down by the toilet.

[@hartleyhubbard3827]

lol.... this is what I appreciate about "youtubers", they, for the most part, don't edit out the mistakes that happen to them. Thanks for posting this - I'm installing my first dual flush gasket right now. Greg [garden grove, CA usa]

[@TheKMJ03]

Thank you for posting this video! I was able to fix the toilet in about 10 minutes (took me a bit to pry off the old seal). Again, thank you for sharing this video, you saved me from a lot of unnecessary stress and headaches!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Awesome! Glad it helped.

[@cesar2917]

That “oh shit” at 3:56 was so relatable to 99% of home repairs or vehicle projects I do. Great video!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Haha thanks

[@aimeekamat2312]

Thank you!!!! Just cleaned the seal really well and put it in flipped to the other side. Saved over 300 for a plumber's visit!!!!!

[@brianspivey9254]

Thanks so much, I was getting ready to call American Home Shield, to repair this and I did it in 5 minutes!!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Awesome! Did you just replace the seal or the canister too?

[@minnaymaung2909]

😮😮😮😮

[@TEverettReynolds]

Thanks for posting. I had no clue how to get it apart, thanks for showing us!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Glad it helped

[@Mike91337]

15 years in and your video was the one that helped me the first time I came across one of these. Only thing i would add is tightening the packing nut on the shutoff valve afterwards with a small cresent wrench.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@Mike91337 awesome, glad it helped

[@Ross-pb1cu]

Thank you! You saved me from installing a whole new flush valve

[@dgott7726]

I found the correct seal for my Glacier Bay N2316T toilet at Home Depot....Fluidmaster 83SGB. Internals look like the ones in this video. Fluidmaster seal fit perfectly.

[@rgrkim]

corkys dual flush kit worked perfectly, thank you for the great video.

[@emanzikeith7683]

Thanks for this man, now here the water is dirty so I found the canister very dirty inside inside, could you make one to show how you can open it up entirely and stuff like that

[@MrJoelmur]

Thanks for this. Couldn't figure out how to get the flush cartridge out so that i could get the baking soda and vinegar down the main outlet. Scaly buildup in the tank caused clogs in the jets. Flushing like new now. Thanks!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Glad it helped. And great idea on cleaning, hadn't thought of that.

[@CaptainNemo49]

Thanks for this video, saved me a lot of time and agony, I have a one piece toilet/tank !!

[@MrTampadan]

Great self help. Gave me the confidence to twist and pull. Did also notice blue on left, on right after reassembly, check that water bill!

[@TEverettReynolds]

Yes indeed, I had no fucking clue how to get it apart...

[@lipingma]

Great DIY video. Has the right information, and the information any DIYer that might need to complete this task!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Thank you. :)

[@ricenc]

Amazingly helpful! You saved me at least $800 in deceitful plumber bills!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Glad it helped. :)

[@IvanRossS]

Just flip your gasket :) I found a small tear on the gasket. So I just flipped it. Working perfectly now. My gasket is really soft silicone not rubber. If you have a rubber gasket is probably really hard by now and at that point you need to replace it.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Good tip!

[@HoangNguyen-fm6nd]

And did this replacement as well. And still a small leak. I’m doing the food color test. It’s an American standard dual flush

[@weekendhomeprojects]

I still had a small leak too, and bought a replacement canister. Still needing to put it in, but oddly, haven't heard it refilling in a couple months. So I've not been in a hurry.

[@paulosmarcelino]

Hi, were you able to upload the video showing how you replaced the whole flush valve? I can't seem to find it in your channel.

[@sammitchell5942]

I can’t find the video on the complete replacement of the flush valve. I have a similar problem with my Kohler one piece flush valve. Have no idea how to remove the old one lol. Hope the new one I ordered comes with instructions

[@weekendhomeprojects]

I’ve not installed mine yet. May do it this weekend.

[@sammitchell5942]

I replaced it. Very easy. Just unscrew the base counter clockwise and it will pop out. Unfortunately for me it’s the same problem leaking. Talked to supplier and is making arrangements to call me back with a solution to the leak. Assuming it’s an easy fix I hope. I’ll let you know

[@louisp.3332]

I mean I kind of get it, I don't watch enough of your videos to know if that's just your style, but right off the top of my head? I will never understand why somebody makes instructional videos for something they are obviously not qualified to do or have experience at. As a 43 year Plumber, I could've made a video that lasted about 30 seconds. That job is just ridiculously easy to do!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@louisp.3332 a simple video I know. Not sure how many views now. But probably made $800 or so on ad rev. Not worth doing a 6 min vid? Trying your best to edit and voice over ?

[@louisp.3332]

@ over the course of 2+ years... that would be impressive if you did it in 30 minutes! But that's a dismal amount of pennies, actually it's seven dollars a week. So to answer your question, NO, it's not worth my time for six minute video and it took you much longer than that anyway, so...

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@louisp.3332 $500 dollars in ad dev, I appreciate your comment.

[@quietstormssvereen6582]

I did find korky brand gasket however home depot carried FLUIDMASTER Dual Flush Valve Seal Specifically for GLACIER BAY COMES WITH TWO DIFFERENT SIZE SEALS ONE FOR WHITE VALVE, 1 FOR BLACK VALVE. WORKED PERFECTLY

[@Indigolakes]

Korky Dual Flush Seal Kit Red Rubber model 440 Replacement seal for AquaSource and other dual flush toilets Fits AquaSource, select American Standard and Glacier Bay, and Mansfield dual flush toilets Fits AquaSource toilet parts 0400DF, EL205, and T801 Fits American Standard parts 4339, 4348, and 4349 Fits Glacier Bay parts N2316, N2430E, N2420, N2428R-DF, and TL-6900-EW Fits Mansfield parts 178

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Great info - thank you!

[@cyndyreynolds4068]

I replaced seal I bought at home depot for the glacier bay. It was not exactly the same size and it did not fix the problem 😢

[@albyjam]

Okay, plumber installed all new float valve and dual flush plunger valve, seal, bolts and washers. Now, almost every hour or two, the toilet fills for a few seconds. No exterior leaks. I dont know if its bad parts, or one of many adjustments needed on one of the parts. How does one isolate the problem?

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Sorry, just saw this message. Did you end up figuring out the problem? My guess is bad parts or bad install. If it's loosing water then it's getting around the seal somehow, either the seal is damaged or not seated properly.

[@Beech1900pilot]

Thanks for those video. It’s just what I was looking for!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Glad it helped.

[@richardsatterfield4222]

Appreciate the video I have to replace mine today thanks

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Everything go smooth?

[@motoman9944]

Is the seal still working? I think there's another seal at the base (beneath the one you replaced). I was going to replace that one, but can't get it out.

[@JulieNewby-q5f]

I can’t find the update. Your video states it was still leaking. I’m trying to troubleshoot before I go to home depot so any suggestions will help. I’m couch surfing at a friends since I lost my house in hurricane Helene and trying to do some “honey do” items to help around the house. Please help me lol

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@JulieNewby-q5f if it’s still leaking, you have to buy a new canister. I bought one and was going to install it, but it randomly stopped leaking. So I still have the canister sitting under the sink for the next time it starts leaking.

[@richardgermain8018]

thanx for the video. Not sure how we are supposed to know how to fix the darn thing. Did toilets used to come with manuals or something?

[@cluberic]

i have this exact same dual flush mechanism, what seal fits this? i measured 3.3in OD and 1.9 ID on the seal

[@weekendhomeprojects]

The variety packs I had access to didn't have one that fit. Cleaning the old one and replacing it helped. It still leaked at first, then as I procrastinated replacing the canister, the leaking stopped. Still got a new canister sitting around to install once the leak starts again.

[@socialimpact2094]

Thank you ! Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@amielynnhicks8376]

Thank you so much for posting this video and helps 100%

[@peachwedding]

I have a dual flush toilet like this one, I've noticed when I flush it goes down but the water keeps making filling noises for like 15-20 minutes after the flush. If I open up the top and press down on the flapper it stops, I guess that means I need to replace the flapper? Or can I just replace the seal? TIA :)

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@peachwedding You can try to take the seal out and clean it. If that doesn’t work you’ll have to buy a new canister. They’re not much. It’s hard to find the exact seal for a replacement.

[@peachwedding]

@weekendhomeprojects it was my fill valve that was the issue. Replacing the flapper didn't do it. Plumber fixed it 👍 posting in case anyone else has this same issue.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@ How much did he charge?

[@peachwedding]

@weekendhomeprojects it was free for labor as he was working on my sump pump already. I paid $15 for the part.

[@normjones6916]

flush valve needs vaseline to slide properly up and down with older ring, newer rings are too tight and get stuck, any ideas ? Yhanks

[@najamfarooqui8129]

Easy fix.. thank you so much

[@MrDlee337]

This guy does plumbing like me, gets the job done but gets water everywhere in the process 😆

[@weekendhomeprojects]

That's the only way to do it, haha.

[@mogtrader8]

I got a quality craft canister and am wondering where you got parts, seals? Do the canisters need replacing? Thanks

[@weekendhomeprojects]

They sell variety packs at Lowes and Home Depot. But if you have an older canister it'll likely not fit. Mine started leaking again so I bought a canister....but then it stopped leaking. So I have a new canister I need to install whenever I get bored.

[@ShanGovindasamy]

Thank u for this video ❤was helpful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@ShanGovindasamy glad it helped

[@int53185]

You installed the canister backwards.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@int53185 That was a test…you passed. Nice catch

[@weedmaster1808]

I can’t unscrew the full valve can anyone help ?

[@JM_Studios]

I changed the seal and still nothing.. any other options or something I can do to stop the slow leak?

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Change out the canister. They sell them at Lowe’s / Home Depot. I bought one but haven’t installed it yet.

[@JM_Studios]

@@weekendhomeprojects thanks! That was my next option. Appreciate ur vids!

[@swamisrinivasan1893]

what is size of seal how you kept spare without removing one in service

[@JMin3435]

At the end of your video it says it was too big and it still leaked. What did you end up doing?

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@JMin3435 Bought a new canister to install. However after about a week it stopped leaking. That’s been over a year with no leaks and still have the new canister waiting to be installed when it does. So I think just cleaning the old seal fixed it.

[@Pullingguard79]

I've replaced the seal, but toilet keeps running. I'm guessing I have to replace the whole cannister?

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Yes. I’m in the same boat. Had the canister sitting around for 4 months waiting to install haha. Video coming……soon…ish

[@kimmcamp]

Question. My toilet tank isn't filling up, and the water keeps running. I have replaced the fill valve, would replacing the flush seal work?

[@manyau47]

Why you dont say if you dual flush is a 2 inches or 3 inches and model series . My model is a2417 R&T

[@davidchai168]

The blue colour button push it UP or DOWN?

[@vnyeu]

What small tube on top use for?

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Thats where the water comes from.

[@vnyeu]

@@weekendhomeprojects. But the small tube insert to the overflow pipe.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@vnyeu The small black tube pushing water into the overflow tube fills the actual toilet bowl. If the tank itself happens to overfill, it'll drain into the overflow tube and into the toilet bowl.

[@vnyeu]

@@weekendhomeprojects overflow pipe is widely open on top. Water get into the waste toilet If water rise over level of overflow pipe. Why black pipe connected from inlet valve into overflow pipe?

[@jara20001]

You left the flush panels on the wrong sides. Blue to the left, white to the right... you get two turds for that !.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Good eye. I’ll take those turds good sir.

[@lyriccal1passion]

Thanks mate!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

You're welcome.

[@richardsatterfield4222]

Why did u have to replace the whole flush valve?

[@weekendhomeprojects]

None of the new seals fit just right and this one was so old I couldn't find an exact replacement. But, after taking the seal off and cleaning it I only got the leaking sound for a few days. It's been over a year now and it's still not leaked any. So I do have a new canister in the closet, but won't install it until I need to. To make a long story short, I think cleaning the seal was the fix here.

[@alexthatcher7204]

How to I increase the water in the tank and/or water in toilet??

[@janetcrosby8609]

I replaced the seal but the problem was still there . Now what do I try.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Replace the cannister.

[@cyberpunkr1531]

Excellent attention to detail, helped so much, thank you!

[@mayraruiz8986]

Excelente, aunque fué en ingles, que no hablo, entendí, perfectamente, gracias

[@weekendhomeprojects]

¡Impresionante! Me alegro de que haya ayudado.

[@m.t.5896]

thanks for your help it worked for me

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Awesome!

[@kam20u-zj2qr]

Thanks for the good video

[@weekendhomeprojects]

You’re welcome :)

[@JoseGarcia-fq7cp]

tyvm

[@ronaldrybicki8650]

Thank you

[@utubehandyman]

we need more views holmes. Great video!

[@louiserowley-spendlove2462]

thanks that really helped

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Did you get yours fixed?

[@louiserowley-spendlove2462]

@@weekendhomeprojects yep thanks

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@sk-kp7dd I haven’t yet. It’s coming up on the to-do list :)

[@ankitchapagain4477]

Design is similar to our home toilet

[@tijger11]

Did u noticed during the re-install its 180 degrees wrong (take out = Blue left side / Re-install = Blue right side)

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Good catch. I didn’t notice.

[@cheyennerafterq]

Yep, home stores suck when it comes to anything plumbing, and what they do carry are lower quality than what you can get from a good plumbing supply house.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Good suggestion.

[@user-lz4nj4xj5h]

How nod a just water level

[@TsheegeNtsoane]

I've replaced the seal but the toilet is leaking

[@weekendhomeprojects]

You’ll have to replace the entire canister

[@juanmontano732]

Thank you!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

You're welcome.

[@kingdomculture5743]

Thanks!

[@emiliohuerta2658]

our homes toilets have being leaking and our home is only 13months old

[@hugthynug4081]

thanks dad

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Did your mom work in a bar in Panama City in late 2001? If so, you're welcome son. Hope you're doing well.

[@hugthynug4081]

@@weekendhomeprojects unfortunately not

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

Yeah......I am slowly transitioning back to traditional appliances and tried and true designs. I junked my front load washer and dryer already. Went commercial top load all metal, stainless tub. No stink, better wash. Toilet, will be heading back to a flapper flush style after the cartridge system has failed again. Dual flush toilet costing money. Not saving it. 💰 🗑 🚮 😢

[@sukwinder1546]

100₹🏥🏥🏥👣👣❤️🤩🤩

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Thanks

[@alexkrummenacher5050]

It's not a 'sill', it is a 'seal'.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Did I spell it wrong somewhere?

[@tom8008135]

I think he doesn't realise about your accent

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@tom8008135 lol…good point. He must not speak southern redneck, haha.

[@ammarnasri1978]

Mecanisem Gravena ???

[@190justo]

Dude you keep saying sill you mean to say seal!!!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Haha, thanks