How to Fix or Replace a Toilet Handle / Flush Lever

Fixing or replacing a broken flush lever or toilet handle is an easy five minute job that anyone can do. Did this video help you? I'd love to hear about it! Please like, comment and subscribe!
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[@shyguy1799]

This video changed the entire trajectory of my life. Not only did I fix the flusher on my toilet but my hair grew back and I’m 3 inches taller

[@legendbucwild]

Heh, I must've missed the part where he went over all of that.

[@elizabethcarter1175]

Hi shy guy. I totally understand. I have been manually flushing it for weeks. Didn't want to call a plumber. Watched this video. Fixed the loose part . In 3 seconds it was fixed AND my gray hair is now brown again! Elizabeth

[@PVMMAC]

😂

[@darrenwilliams5702]

Lmao

[@JoBo301]

I look 10 years younger, my biceps are now 24", I am 6 inches taller and all the ladies love me after watching this video!

[@texasdevildog2301]

THANKS, fixed my first handle at 71 years old!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

That's an old flush handle. They made them better in the old days.

[@isaacthecold3802]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations everything was better in the old days. growing up in the 2000's sucks

[@jamaicannavalspurge]

@@isaacthecold3802 The old days had their ups and downs

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@isaacthecold3802 Everything was made with higher quality and meant to last whereas now, stuff breaks every 5 years.

[@isaacthecold3802]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations i know, and its saddening

[@denansundance]

Oh my stars. Never in a million years would I have guessed you slide the whole thing threw the handle hole. You legit blew my mind. We broke 1 thinking we had to disconnect the black part. I told myself don’t break another watch a video. So glad I found your video. I will watch till the end and go fix my toilet. Thanks. So much

[@lisabowman5282]

My dad passed away a year ago, and he used to do any and all repairs to the house I live in (my parents own the house). But now I've been figuring out how to fix things myself. This week's lesson is replacing the lever to the toilet! This video is perfect and helped me so much! Thank you.

[@darksoulwarrior9662]

I'm sorry for your loss🙏

[@BratzRockAngels]

My sympathies and condolences. 💗

[@theauthorbritt]

🤍🤍🤍

[@lochjess2]

First-time homeowner here. Thank you for the clear instructions! This gave me the confidence to fix it myself. Once I got the piece it took only a couple minutes.

[@Kairi327]

11 years later and this is the most useful video I didn’t know I needed today Thanks! 😊

[@Frostmourne79]

This saved me a $60 maintenance call. Thank you.

[@mafistowaltz4857]

Ive been told (by a best friend whos a master plumber) Its $80 just for them to knock on your door! Good luck ;)

[@princesslamour1985]

Plumbers in florida is $80 JUST to come out to house

[@nicolebj2772]

It's 2024, and I just needed this. Short, direct, and soooo helpful! Thank youuuuu!

[@SaintMoist]

when he said “righty loosey, lefty tighty” i almost went unresponsive

[@msdee243]

I sure was doing “righty tighty, lefty loosely” and about loose my mind!! I was thinking, “I don’t know what kind of glue they used to install this, but it’s not budging!!!” smiling….it was me all the time!!! 🤣 perfectly installed…after the video of course!!!!😁

[@74Voyeur]

I tried loosening it by turning it counter-clockwise, but it wouldn't budge. Now I understand why. Thanks very much for this tip!

[@malcolmmaximumsales951]

priceless

[@juliewhelancapell4801]

Could not figure out what I was doing wrong. Practically your first sentence "this nut screws in the opposite direction of every other nut in the world" (I'm paraphrasing here) and voilá! Just fixed my first toilet ever in my life. THANK YOU!!!

[@melliott333]

Exactly what I did. I thought the threads were stripped but I was turning it the wrong way! Thank goodness for the internet, You Tube, and this guy!

[@roianngerow915]

Can I buy just the handle??

[@sandracrissien4305]

Thanks. I'm a mom trying to figure things out on my own since I'm on my own now. I found this helpful and I subscribed. Thank you

[@emilywright9680]

I know it’s been years but thank you! I just started living on my own and I have zero experience fixing problems like this because my dad always did it quietly. Feels good to do something on my own!

[@catz1097]

I just got my first apartment, I’m 23 and I really needed this! Thank you!

[@livingroomc]

Thanks. It seems so simple now that I watched your video and made the fix, but I spent a MONTH putting it off. It wasn’t until I watched your video that I got the energy to deal with this. The only thing that threw me for a minute when buying the part was that my toilet has a side handle and most of the parts at the hardware store are for front handles. They did say you could bend the arm but that just seemed like a recipe for disaster so I managed to find a unit specifically designed for side units. It was a few bucks more but installed perfectly! Thanks again for your super clear video!

[@adriennenicole7687]

11 yeara later and your video still is saving lives. Single mom here. Thank you❤

[@nicholjoharie1350]

Thank you for sharing! Your demonstration was thorough and easy to follow. Now I can add the "toilet handle fixer" badge to my Girl Scout sash. :)

[@crpsaiyan]

The manager at my apartment complex fired our maintenance guy because he didn't believe in using "bandaids" for repairs. Pity for us because we lost the best thing that ever happened to our community. So... since we don't have a maintenance person, and since her responses have been non-existent when it comes to a simple repair to my toilet, I decided to do my research online and I found your video. Thank you so much for these instructions. I was able to find the part at the local Ace Hardware store, and fix my toilet within 3 minutes. You are a lifesaver! :)

[@diannemarshall7495]

SilverAngel to

[@KathySzaj]

Thank you!! Our toilet handle lever broke the other day, so I've been flushing it manually. Enough of that, already! Now I'm off to the store to buy a replacement unit, and now I KNOW I can fix this. Thanks for the tip about turning the nut to the left--the opposite of what I thought. P.S. You're a good teacher, with plenty patience and clarity of directions.

[@LD1911]

Just wanted to thank you for this clear video. I know this video is old but it is still helping people in 2019!

[@NickNewman]

Thank you so much for this video! My wife calls me “the least mechanical man” she’s ever met, so even these types of things can be a challenge for me. I tried to do it with the directions on the back of the box, but found your visual demonstration MUCH easier to follow and understand. What an easy fix for < $10!

[@LRN2DIY]

So glad it helped! We're all pretty non-technical in some way or another. Growing up, my Dad wasn't allowed to touch tools after his initial few "mishaps" but even he proved to be a great helper in all of my projects as I got older.

[@martayourhome2191]

Thank you! Thought only man can do this. Waited about 6 months for this to be fixed and it took me 15 min. Very nice video clear to see and not wordy to get the point. Thanks again!

[@princesslamour1985]

Yay!!!! I did it. And fixed 2 bad flappers. New homeowner. Trying to learn the basics

[@MissOPitts]

Thank you for this! It’s 2023 but you just helped me so much

[@JamesWiseMagic]

Im absolutely crap at doing repairs and replacements for literally everything but I just replaced out my first toilet bowl handle! It might be simple for some but I'm proud that I did it! 😊

[@siobhanboyle8105]

I just successfully changed the handle on my toilet after watching this KZbin video explaining how to do it. Thanks so much!

[@3MMedia209]

Thanks mate! I was tightening the nut as I didn't know it was reverse thread. Had to cut off the whole thing off cause it was too tight and I was just breaking it with my pliers, lol. All fixed now, thanks to you. :)

[@theshadylady1982]

It's reverse threaded so it doesn't loosen by flushing/ every day use. Great video!!

[@ronniehumphries4423]

Thanks! I could not even get the handle off as I was turning the wrong way. Ha. Simply turning the other way and it came right off. Very beneficial video!

[@the3tabbies]

Thank you we had this broken for a long time and I want to fix this for my family 😊

[@francesinez126]

I appreciate this video. I bought my new handle(and lever) but didn’t realize the entire ensemble (minus the locknut) (which I believe you mistakenly called a “washer”) goes through the hole in the tank. I was trying to figure out how to dissemble everything first! Thankfully I watched your vid before I broke the whole dang thing! :)

[@yaridelgado7245]

Yes awesome! My toilet flusher just broke & I was hoping it was easy to replace .. & it is! Awesome video!

[@kellyervin5]

Watched this video and fixed it in less than 20 minutes. Thanks!

[@mavigonzalezgee]

Thank you!!! My husband was out of town when ours broke and I was able to fix it myself for $6!

[@LeMon4dE1025]

Thank you for this video! Thought it was difficult and waited for days before finding ways to open the nut, but your video encouraged me to just go ahead and try, it's really easy and it blew my mind. Never thought i could do this too, thank you very much!

[@ebonyy2433]

Thank you so much for this video, I am a woman and I was trying to help my parents who are over seventy. My mom held the flashlight, but after watching your video we fixed the lever in under a minute!! It was funny before we watched the video I was like is this water clean, lol!!

[@LRN2DIY]

That's awesome! Way to go and thanks for sharing!

[@keribabcock7243]

Ebonyy24 same here! Single mom DIY

[@aadithyaks]

This video saved me at least 50$ labor cost... Great...Thanks!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@satori2097]

Thanks, that was very informative. My arm didn't break -- it just came unscrewed -- but, you said they screw on the opposite of what you'd think!! And, after 15 minutes of trying to screw it on the OTHER WAY -- that worked!!

[@kikidevine694]

Thank you for making it so simple. 53 years old and I feel like I am a proper grown up ❤❤❤

[@AliciaJonestv]

I can't thank you enough!! You just helped me so much!!

[@MukoroJr]

Well ask him out thats one way to start smh

[@AliciaJonestv]

@@MukoroJr not having a good day?

[@MukoroJr]

😆I am how about u?

[@MukoroJr]

surprised u responded AJ

[@winniesafi]

Thank you for this step by step . My family now calls me for this service 😄🤝🏾

[@dsmck70]

thanks for the helpful easy to follow video. I'm not handy at all but was able to fix my toilet handle with this video.

[@philnicky9965]

Thanks dear, now I can try fixing my flush broken handle that has been faculty for some months now 😘😘

[@chadman1239]

Only cost me $6 and like 2 minutes to fix because of your video Thanks!!

[@rosaslade8322]

Thank you. My kid caught covid so maintenance isn't coming. Your video was a life saver.

[@alinaz108]

Wow. Thank u so effing much! I fixed my gf's mom's toilet handle in her apartment (she didn't want to call maintenance)... this was such an easy replacement all because of your wonderful video! Seriously. U described each step so easily for anyone who is not too handy when it comes to toilets and the process was quick! Thanks again!

[@bigroute1]

Glad I found this video! Another one I found said this repair should take one hour 😮

[@sunshine-gx5zo]

THANK YOU! My toilet handle was also broken. I just fixed my own toilet handle and SAVED myself huge plumber bill💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@lizbethmadrid3896]

Excellent video. You did not waste our time watching things we don't need to see. Congratulations! Simple video but just what I needed. Thank you!

[@Hvyyee]

Thanks bruv! 10 years later this video helping out the people!

[@JPPW1982]

I'm having this situation. I figured it would be that easy of fix just looking at it. But I had to check a video to make sure. This video helps. Thanks for posting.

[@godzchild3445]

Thank u sir 4 ur very clear & thorough instructions. I'm not very handy at all but was able 2 fix/replace my toilet handle using your video. Thank u once again.🙏🏾

[@priscillaudave4241]

thank you sooo much! i feel like i saved so much money watching this video rather than calling a plumber. injust bought a home and i have no man in the house to fix stuff so i have to figure stuff out on my own. thank you!

[@jasonstamp10]

Thank you! I was having a problem where pushing the handle down as far as it would go was barely opening the flapper. You helped me figure out that it was the chain that was too loose after having had the flapper replaced. I adjusted the chain and now it works properly again!

[@Sweet_candy_girl]

Thanks!!! I’m a mom of 3 and my husband has no time… I can’t wait till he sees what I have done with your help!!!!😊

[@FreddyFeathers]

Hey hunnies. Fixed my first handle at 27 years old here. Thanks hunnies.

[@missgotti5915]

Thank you I got to fix my toilet as a single woman.

[@swaggrl78]

Thanks I needed this! On the way to HOME Depot💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾!! I feel like a real plumber now👷🏽‍♀️

[@Danel_the_bestdude]

Thank you! I just fixed my own toilet flushing handle/lever ALL BY MY SELF! (61 YRS OLD)

[@I2evs]

Thank u my man 10 years later n that intro music is so nostalgic quick straight to the point ❤!

[@terriwarner8682]

Thank you! This is exactly what happened to my handle at 10:30 p.m. tonight! I have to buy the new one. Bless your heart! I thought I needed a plumber!

[@myirisheyes]

Great instructional video. Very simple and easy to follow. I also appreciated the followup advice to the commenter who couldn't get the plastic nut off (even when turning clockwise). I got out my trusty Swiss Army knife and sawed it off!

[@brianbaker359]

They are reverse thread as I found out today and saw on this video. Yours must have been doubly frustrating.

[@juanitawatson596]

Great demonstration. I need a side replacement handle set

[@victoriaarevalo5095]

Thanks, l really appreciate your video and l’m a lady and you made it easy. I just needed to tighten the chain. Thanks for making it simple and saving me the cost of a plumber. 😊

[@rebekatalebi8046]

Thank you. I realized I put the plastic screw on the wrong way & you explained that righty tighty is actually backwards & it worked like a charm. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nataschahanson5861]

As a visual learner, THANK YOU! I couldn’t process this via written instructions😅

[@marygard5681]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm 62years old and was able to replace my flusher by myself. Plumber wanted to change me $100 I went to home depot and brought the flusher for $8 thank you again.

[@monkluffy5]

Followed this video step by step and fixed my handle easily. The only tool I needed was a wrench to remove the plastic cap from the old handle.

[@tigergreg8]

Thanks for the video. I didn’t know the handle came with the fix. I’ve been flushing it for 2 weeks grabbing the broken part. Haha

[@darviusrichardson4336]

Had my ladies family over this 4th of July weekend and well my handle broke too.. THANKS FOR THE CONTENT

[@ApexGamerThunder]

This video saved my life. I got a new apartment and living alone and this surely helped me save money! So thanks a lot

[@alcinadimitrescu4061]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! My apartment complex literally never sends maintenance when I ask, so I pretty much gotta fix everything here myself. 😬 You’re a lifesaver!

[@wendypoyhonen7042]

Thank you, just fixed my own toilet thanks to your video!

[@LRN2DIY]

Way to go!

[@DannyDan123music]

Aye NIls,its a no frills easy skills fix to your toilet ills I tell ya. I got the c call today that the bathroom was having trouble. Came home and typed in the problem to YT and your video came up with precisely the issue, Thanks,very helpful.....

[@moshe2495]

Thank you for a short and sweet tutorial.

[@Zion_XOXO]

I’m 15 and fixed my first toilet all by myself! Thank you :D

[@LRN2DIY]

Way to go! That’s awesome!

[@sealinalashelle5126]

Thanks for the video! I'm about to fix my toilet myself.

[@i_ambeautyinthedark8009]

Thank you for this video!!! Single mom here. This tutorial was super easy.

[@tanyahamilton6761]

You are wonderful. I know this video is 10 years old but I just broke the toilet handle in my master bathroom and your tutorial helped me fix it in no time I bought the part from Home Depot and voila, toilet fixed....thanks so much for sharing. 🙂

[@jayjay1040]

Wow, I was having a hard time getting the old toilet handle off, and so I typed in how to fix a toilet handle and your video popped up first. It was great. I think the lefty righty thing was what my problem was. I don't have the new piece yet, a friend suggested I take the old one off first and than I'd know what to bring to the hardware store. Thanks so much, you explained things really well.

[@lydiasinclair1126]

Thank you so much!! As a single woman I have fixed so many things in my home using videos on KZbin. Thanks so much.

[@lindsayvid]

Thank you for this video! I live by myself in NYC and even though I've been isolating and wearing a mask when I do go out, I really did not want to ask my landlord's elderly handyman to come here during the pandemic (mostly for his sake, he needs to stay home, he's retired and just helps out sometimes) and with your video I see that I can easily fix it myself with parts I just ordered for $8.70. You might have just saved a lovely older man from covid exposure with this video! Thank you!

[@LRN2DIY]

That's great that you were able to fix this on your own and save the repairman from having to come out. Way to go!

[@miyokachi7917]

Thank you for making this very helpful video ! I have been trying to replace the flush lever mechanism in one of our toilets- it seemed as though it should not be that hard however I was getting stuck.. it was good to know that the thread is not typical, so your righty loosey/ lefty tight comment was a good tip. A couple of other things became obvious upon watching your video as well. Very nicely explained - saved me having to call a handy person or plumber.. really appreciate your explanation!

[@mariellemartt2896]

Great, straightforward. I suspected that was how it was done once I looked up the part, but it was great to get the reassurance from someone who knows!! Thanks for the tutorial !!

[@mpbailey18]

THANK you!!! My handle just broke....didn't even know these things could break...but I KNEW a nice person on KZbin would help me :-) Off to the hardware store...

[@mkechung]

Easy and straight to the point. Thanks for making the video.

[@RELONDEMAND]

Thank you for this video! I broke mine earlier today by accident and I had to figure out how to fix it. Thanks to your video I was able to get it done 1,2,3! Thanks 🙏🏾

[@ImJanetSmith]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what has happened to my toilet. I feel confident to fix this and knowing what I need to do. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Aaron-o6e8v]

This was a interesting job, don't think toilet handle had ever been replaced in 45 years at least. Handle snapped off, screw head had corroded on the inside hairpin holding it in place from getting out of hole snapped off but with a careful hot knife I was able to remove old piece and replace with the universal part which was not universal but after shortening I made it work. Thank you for your video!!👍

[@lwashington8534]

Thank you. I'm a first time home buyer and your video gives me confidence to make the fix myself.

[@shannonelizabeth7999]

Thank you so much! Such a relief to be able to make a small repair by myself!

[@justapointofview696]

Excellent explanation that was easy to understand and follow for lay people.

[@RiskyTVcom]

Very thorough video. Thank you Brother!!

[@baldealpha0997]

'Preciate You big bruh. You just made my day and I solved my problem. Which the leasing office wasn't willing to get us a maintenance to check over it.

[@Canned_Lemon]

Thank you so much I hope you are still alive and doing well. You’ve helped so many people so God bless you

[@ryanreid1565]

Thank you, pleasant voiced man, for this instructional. I have fixed my toilet, and I know have an unexpected sense of accomplishment and a sense of ease.

[@The_Durrs]

This was my exact problem and this video solved it!!! Thank you so much for the helpful video!!!!

[@kellyhoffjr.3815]

Thanks for the tip about the righty= loosey for this occasion. I would have been lost without that info.

[@myduong5248]

Thank you for sharing the first time I did it successfully

[@CT-hf5ub]

Damn this video just helped me fix my toilet at 12am when it stopped working. Appreciate it

[@ifiwouldcouldyou]

I fixed it! Thank you so much. My landlord didn't have to come over and deal with it. I'm glad I know what the problem is when this happens now. ✌️