How to Fix a Running Toilet

In this video I will show you the top three reasons for a running or leaking toilet and how to correct them.
Parts used:
Toilet flapper: amzn.to/2qKwz8U
Fluidmaster Pro45 tank fill valve : amzn.to/2K297Nj
Toilet flush valve : amzn.to/2qMniNA

[@denisef1153]

Thank you very much. I followed all directions and it was still leaking. I uninstalled and reinstalled four times thinking I did something wrong. I gave up and was going to call a plumber. But- I came back here and rewatched and voila - my test (the test you show ) proved my parts were broken. Ah ha! I’m not one to give up easily so I went back to Home Depot and bought another one. Prepared the room for the work. Tools, buckets, etc. within FIVE minutes my toilet was fixed!! It flushed, filled and the water actually shut off. I am so proud of myself. My husband was the type who fixed anything and everything But he died two years ago. I’m on my own now at 61. I always worked alongside him, fetching him things which taught me the names of tools, and taking mental notes. I put your video and his tools to work and did a perfect job. Last week I fixed my AC leak. It’s been a week of running water. Thanks to you guys on KZbin for sharing your knowledge and helping us learn as well as saving a lot of money I Very much appreciate it.

[@marthaashley2211]

Sorry 4 ur lost I know my husband always has been getting tools 4 him. When u said that I thought of us doing that my toilet when u flush it it runs awhile and now the water won't come in so I don't know

[@slowjamcdub]

Good work!!

[@kimberlylee1329]

You are one of the best teachers I have ever seen. I am a 61 disabled lady and was afraid to fix my toilet. I feel much better about it now. Thank you so much!!

[@jeaningram292]

I agree 💯. Everything I needed to know was explained by every detail. Amazing and wowsers.

[@naticaleb123]

Single mom here!!! This tutorial has perfectly explained the ins and out of toilets and how to diagnose a problem!!!! No need to call a plumber, I will DIY!!!! Thank you!!! Now I feel knowledgeable enough to fix my leaky toilet!!! I’m off to Home improvement store to buy my parts now!!!! Thanks again!!!

[@earthpart3]

This is great. Cutting out part of the tank was genius. People need to see what's going on in these videos. Too many show you AFTER they've replaced whatever they've replaced or you can't really see what's going on.

[@nancyforwand7726]

I'm retired & live alone. You did a very nice job of helping me understand the tank workings. Thank you.

[@CharlesNolanArt]

When you explain the details of how to repair a toilet, you do such a wonderful service for countless people trying to make it while the greedy powers continue to squeeze us without a care for us at all Bless you.

[@carolfarrall624]

Of all the videos I've watched to address the leaking toilet problem, you are the only one that identified the problem I suspected after I replaced the fill valve and flapper and it still leaked but didn't know to fix it. Your demonstration has saved me an expensive plumber bill! Thank you.

[@slowjamcdub]

You just saved everyone about $1000 thank you kind sir!🙏

[@jasonbourne3869]

Oh my gosh, thank you very much for these thorough easy to follow instructions, this is the BEST how to fix a leaking toilet video I have ever watched. You have made a huge difference in my effort to fix my leaking toilet, and I am certain that other youtubers are in agreement with me.

[@wanoyasu741]

Excellent explanation of all we need to know about toilet repair issues!! Thank you!

[@karengarrett4216]

Very good lesson. I am retired 56y lady and I like to tinker with home repairs. When repairmen take too long I look at a video and see how hard it looks. Then if I can't get it I will wait for them.

[@jennymontague851]

Thanks for the tutorial. Love the way you cut the tank in half so we can see exactly what you are doing. I'm going to attempt repairing my own toilet, so I'm watching all these videos for tips. Very helpful. Thanks again.

[@jcball24]

Best toilet video ever. I never leave comments but my toilet was running for ever a year! And this video saved me. Thank you

[@mcmenorca]

One of the best tutorials I’ve seen. Keep it up!

[@sheppah]

The toilet in the master bedroom was running. I asked my lazy ass husband to take a look at it. He closed the valve and said he'd fix it tomorrow, but the water kept running and it bothered me how much water was going to waste. I watched this video, stuck my hand down the tank, and played around with the flapper...Voila! Thank you!

[@user-pi8ji8zq6z]

What lazy husband? What is he? Is he just making his dick big is that all? Oh my God. Push him to work and do more domestic work around ok😂

[@alangoodman762]

Brilliant advice and a clear demonstration for people like me that can make this type of job ten times worse and far more expensive that it needs to be. Thank you!

[@amarilismontano355]

Thanks to your tutorial many female viewers will be able to fix their own toilet! Thank you so much!

[@moniquesmith773]

Thank u so much , I am a single female home owner with a elderly parent l have 4 bathrooms and I recently found out one of my toilets was running and I didn’t realize it until my water company sent me a letter bringing it to my attention. I’m a new homeowner and I didn’t know it effected my water bill. Your demonstration was very simple and perfect , you saved me a bundle, thanks again I will surely be follow your page.

[@blanchemitchell8508]

This video was very well done. The language was technical (or NOT) enough to be understood by non-plumbers. All views of the toilet and the areas of focus was clear and unobstructed. Thank you for making this video! I'm looking forward to seeing some of your other work.

[@pieterjoubert5990]

Thank you very much

[@elainedavis6325]

Danny the plumber you help me just by doing some adjustments you show me the adjustments and the tank .- And it worked thank you so much that’s a $75 fee that I don’t have to pay for someone to come out just to do an adjustment thank you so much 😊👍🏽❤️❤️

[@cbgsinsal]

Very good, thorough explanation. Thanks! I'll let you know how it went.

[@wellwisher4244]

Thoroughly & very well explained and demonstrated. By far the best video on the subject.

[@jg8644]

GREAT TUTORIAL! I’ve taken plumbing jobs here and there as a handyman, and seems like toilets could be really profitable with some basics

[@mercyme5389]

Almost a year with this problem plumber came out changed the flapper stopped for a few days and the running came back sooooo annoying 😡 not until I watched your video did I realize that little washer under the toilet just needed a few turns. Instantly stopped! Thank God for your channel We will have quiet nights here until we move next month thank you Sir🤗God bless your business!!!

[@michekarm]

So happy to have fixed MYSELF a leaky tank! The pride !!! Never in my life would I have attempted this before - but your video guided me so safely!!!!thank you !!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@boyasia5874]

A complete tutorial on the subject! Thanks.!! I bet lots of people save money by following the tutorial.

[@dominiqueb8483]

This is the first time, I am trying this. What do u know, I did it! You are the best!!!

[@pagielicious]

Excellent tutorial. Well explained and easy to understand. Great to have the interior of the tanks facing us the viewer. I will follow these instructions in my upcoming repair. Thx

[@roymcewen8203]

You are a Great Teacher and your video is very clear. You also take the extra time to repeat your points so no one will miss understand. Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@leeb.7188]

I agree that you should replace the flapper with the brand designed for your particular brand and model of toilet. If you go to the big box and buy a “universal” flapper, you won’t get as tight a fit. It will reduce the water leak, but not completely eliminate it. Go to a plumbing parts store; tell them the brand and model number of your toilet (remove the lid and you will see it stamped into the porcelain). Or you can buy it online.

[@amyb.6582]

Thanks for making the tank easy to see. Made a huge difference for me to understand.

[@rhondaellison1305]

Excellent!! Thanks for the visual aid; it was very helpful to see how the mechanics work. This will save me so much frustration and money in the long run.

[@stevenbowman761]

This was very helpful, and I like that you use a dummy toilet so we can see things more easily.

[@kittydeckard4965]

A widow who can do things. Excited to see this and you explained so well I am going to fix my leek sound at night. I can do this with your help. Thankx

[@roelane]

Very Good Instructions, Thanks so Much.

[@leninievera8999]

Thank you for sharing such valuable information, GOD bless you and your channel! Most of all thanks for saving my money from those rip off plumbers out there, they do exist!

[@guyallen2449]

Best video I have seen on this subject.

[@igmohanigmohan8544]

Thank u so much for this video.I was struggling the whole day and I watched ur video and solved it in just 2 minutes

[@tracycross1156]

Your explanation was so great. Thank you very much!!

[@tavyfavorite1149]

Thank you so much, this is the best KZbin video among all. It is so clear well explained. Again thank you for sharing.

[@MariMari-vq8hl]

I have experienced all the issues; toilets intimidate me! 😅 Such a detailed video- this will definitely help me in the future to diy my own repair and the tip to keeping all the old parts for references is a great one! An old tank bolt washer had come loose or ripped during a time a relative volunteered to replace the toilet parts and caused a major leak (I couldn’t figure out where it was dripping from and had to call a plumber who charged me almost $200 to change the bolt/washer 😭 The damage had been done and our living room flooring, bsmt ceilings/walls were soaked. Had to replace all flooring and it was thousands of dollars worth to fix. Wish I knew about those bolts!

[@johntc7442]

Thank you for this video. I got my toilet fix. It was the third option by adjusting. My water bill went up more than double.

[@jeffejohnson]

Thank you for this. I actually had this issue after installing a brand new toilet. Turned out I needed to adjust the water level lower as it was too high overflowing into the flush valve.

[@indigomontoya1970]

Well done! I struggled with the gasket. I was given the parts. Finally found out the gasket was too small lol after days of frustration. I felt like an idiot. Redemption!

[@cornelbacauanu1544]

Clear, simple, practical explanation . Thank you .

[@chocolattnut]

I feel like I'm in plumbing school, clear and explicit, excellent tutorial, I hope I never need you but I'm subscribing, thank you.

[@7caesar7]

Excellent way to teach how to repair it, thank u so much for share your knowledge, Greeting from Tampa Florida

[@latoyaclark79]

Great teacher. Ive learned so much.. Fixed my problem half way through the video. Thanks!

[@alexandramandis9637]

Very clear and detailed! And covers all possible scenarios! Thank you!!

[@kencrow8983]

Thank you for being very descriptive in this procedure!

[@chall2258]

Thank you for your video. After watching several videos on the subject yours was the best! As a female, I was able to replace it myself. Thanks again!!!

[@danbuckles2745]

Nice instruction. I didn't watch it before I did mine but now I know more than I did before. My job was fixing running toilet in which the renter broke the old float ball off so I went to Home Depot and bought a kit and changed the float and it shutoff right where it was supposed to. Again this was a nice tutorial which I will use if I have another problem in the future thanks.

[@viktoriyaalmazan3568]

Thank you so very much. I have a better understanding how the toilet works and what needs to be fix in case of running water. I just fixed mine, it took 15 seconds to adjust

[@stacyovenseri9814]

What a wonderful teacher you are. I feel like a plumber 😊😊 Superb !

[@kawaiicreatures8663]

Excellent tutorial video. All aspects very covered, well demonstrated and explained.

[@denisef1153]

Thank You. My toilet is fixed in under 5 min. No more leaking. My water bills have been triple the normal amount.

[@marieleopard9451]

One of the very best videos I've ever viewed! Thank You!

[@cristieater3881]

Thank you. Have you ever thought of being a school teacher? Think you have the knack.

[@analiavlogs4680]

Thank you sooo much for the detailed explanation of how to replace each part of this toilet thing!! Saved me money & a headache !

[@faithturner7293]

OMG you just help me fix this running toilet is 12:00 a.m. I thought I was going to have to call a plumber thank you

[@How2Plumb]

Nice!

[@Hever73]

Excellent video ! You tough almost everything one needs to know about toilets. Thanks!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

You are the toilet king!! You should get a guest appearance in the House of Dragons season 2 as the worthy adversary to the iron throne.

[@How2Plumb]

Lol thanks for the support!!!

[@WadnerLuma-gy4ui]

This is a lesson. Thank you for the class, my brother. I also subscribe to you.

[@richo662]

great job of explaining the functions of each component

[@CecilDSouza]

Very nice demonstration. Some of you guys are just too good. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@mbailey1026]

Great video! you've covered all areas! Thanks so much!

[@jaybunden4342]

Excellent video thank you. I need to fix 2 toilets.

[@94lmbw]

I'm tried am very pleased. This video has helped me tremendously!!

[@commonsenseprevails1433]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Your teaching style was easy to understand. I feel confident that I can do this. Thanks again!

[@How2Plumb]

Thanks for the support!!!

[@JodBronson]

*NOTE: If it's in Winter... It's NOT leaking!

[@TheWaffle2]

@@JodBronson why?

[@JodBronson]

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[@karinturkington2455]

Great video ! The flapper is my problem. So helpful. Thank you.

[@lynnestevens9144]

Excellent how-to! Thank you so much.

[@initiate22000]

You really covered everything. Very nice and clear. Thank you.

[@leonaconnors1]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned a lot from you and will know what to do if the flapper or fill valve is the problem. Wow!

[@barbarawillis5187]

Very clear instructions, Thank you very much.

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Thank you! You are a great teacher-it takes ☝🏽 to know ☝🏽. 👏🏼

[@circle4922]

Great job on this video, man. Thank you.

[@IamChelle]

Thank you so much for this video! I replaced the flap and valve system like a pro 💪🏽

[@sarahp.8518]

That was SOO useful, thanks so much for this video!

[@edwigeclerie5026]

He is one of the best tutor.

[@damonfields6865]

Thanks so much for this tutorial ! I was able to easily remove and change the fill valve and flapper on my toilet in about 20 minutes. Thanks for the easy to follow instructions!

[@JodBronson]

*NOTE: If it's in Winter... It's NOT leaking!

[@anthonyz7023]

​@@JodBronson, interesting. Why do you say that? Care to elaborate😁

[@JodBronson]

@@anthonyz7023 - During Winter, Water comes in really cold so the Washer inside the refiller 'SHRINK', this will create a small leak. Once the weather warms up and it stops, then you know that is the cause. YES... NO ONE in the world can figure this one out but me!

[@digitalwayanenetwork1056]

Outstanding Presentation.

[@kayhughes5271]

Very versatile good method of explanation

[@davidstanton1261]

Thank you so much!!! This was just the education I needed!! Now I have been emboldened to fix it myself! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! :)))...... And FIXED! Much Respect and Love!

[@tinaruest6189]

You explain vey well

[@How2Plumb]

Thank you!

[@wilhelminanazareth6147]

Thanks for your presentation on how to change the unit inside the tank. It was very detailed and easy to follow. Thewater supply source of our toilet was plugged by a water filter media and I need to remove the obstruction to allow the water to flow. Do you I have a video on this? I appreciate your assistance.

[@choihyuntae8064]

Best teaching !!! Thanks a lot.

[@annas263]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@JyaiZEN]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial

[@lauragwillim1055]

Excellent video!!! You helped me so much. Thanks a million! 😊

[@rocksnrosez600]

Awesome video, very informative. Thank you!

[@talapeanutbutter4250]

Thank you! I’ll be doing my 84 year old moms toilets tomorrow

[@nancyfu8375]

Great job. Thank you for this tutorial and it is easy to understand.

[@JodBronson]

*NOTE: If it's in Winter... It's NOT leaking!

[@elisalay7579]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

[@kidhulembahgembloh6903]

Very good. Very well explained. Thank you.

[@adamasworld02]

Very concise and wonderful video. Thanks ♥️♥️♥️

[@How2Plumb]

Thanks for watching!

[@adamasworld02]

@@How2Plumb I replace thé flush valves of my two toilets yesterday … no more water leaking etc 😊🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@quickrick31]

Excellent! Thank you very much!

[@JyaiZEN]

Awesome tutorial thank you so much

[@lydiayoung9860]

Great video, I'm disabled and my toilet handle is on the right front of the toilet. I bought a universal new handle( says fits Mansfield toilets)that's for right side also. It worked good for a month, now having issues again. Sometimes when you push the handle down

[@lydiayoung9860]

When you push the handle down, you only get half a flush. So you don't need the floating ball anymore, when you replaced the parts?

[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

Excellent presentation 👍🙏

[@Fromartstudios]

Thank you so much for this video. It helps

[@arcelesuarez8351]

Thank you very much! You’re the best❤