TOP 10 Common Reasons Why Your Toilet Leaks EXPLAINED! Tips And Tricks DIY FIX How TO For Beginners

[@hellayhellay]

Thank you so much for making this video , I just fix my toilet

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you for watching! Please share to help more people 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@ROSE_reddy]

I had to reply under a comment because the standalone comment option is missing😳! Anyway, mines is leaking on the right side of the tank and I live in an apartment. It has been fixed about 3 times-looks like they put in the new bolts-but lately it’ll start back after a few weeks/months so I’m wondering if it is the porcelain itself that’s leaking. If it is the porcelain then what’s the next step? Thanks 😊

[@Matt73160]

​@@ROSE_reddyif there's a crack, replacement of the porcelain that is cracked or probably the whole toilet. I think he mentioned epoxy for cracks at the base but if not properly mixed and applied to a very clean and dry surface, it becomes the next likely point of failure. If no crack then there might be excessive movement between the parts causing the seals to wear, and it would be to be stabilized

[@Matt73160]

Great video! Very helpful and simple to follow - also a tip for beginners, especially important for problem #1 and for most toilet repair work: turn off your water supply valve (the oval shaped handle at the bottom of the hose, turn clockwise until the water stops) before you unhook any part of the water supply line, and then flush your toilet repeatedly to remove as much water as possible from the tank. Thanks again for the video - accurate, thorough, and not overly complicated!

[@billszymanski4844]

Nice summary. I like that you moved in roughly likelihood of problem and ease of fixing.

[@prairiestorm5045]

Thank you so much for making this video. For those of us that do not have a handy man closeby, this is a blessing!!!

[@tiny_hobi]

Thank you! This was the most informative and complete plumbing video I've ever seen!

[@tizzywitchclaystudio9169]

I'm so glad I found this video! I thought I was going to have to put in a new wax ring, but after watching this, I learned it was just a simple fix by changing out a $6 water supply hose. Thank you so much! ❤

[@bethbyerlein7175]

Best vid on explaining all the problems that could be causing a leaky toilet. You've got a new subscriber! I'm going to be able to fix my toilet I'm sure of it! THX

[@kuztwo]

Just found your channel and I'm strangely excited to go thru these to diagnose my toilet's irritating tiny leak. Thanks for such a clear and helpful video.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@laragreene8328]

Great thorough video!!! Thanks!!! Mine was leaking where the tank attaches to the bowl. I didnt even know of that attachment until i watched your video.

[@sheliahopkins6403]

Thank you for this! I will be running to home depot to replace the rubber piece under the tank myself.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@sheliahopkins6403]

@@FixThisHouseI did it! Thank you! Thank you!

[@johnnydeng5608]

Great video, informative, straight to the point, clear, with good supporting visuals. Thanks!

[@grapiebee]

Thank you! Trying to educate myself about these sort of household issues and this was easy to understand

[@hi-f5]

Wow this is amazing. Very clear. Very articulate. Will suggest all your videos to family and friends needing the know hows!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! Means a lot! 🙏🏽😊

[@yvangelist]

Thanks. With your help I was able to fix my toilet. We saw rust build up on the tiles under the tank. Looking at your videos help me troubleshoot and avoid a catatrophic leak. Noth bolts we so rusted that I just hag to pull the bolts from the bottom to removed them. So the bolt heads were out in rust.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the feedback and I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@daybreakwarrior]

Ahéhee'! Thank you! I was able to fix my leaky toilet! This video was so helpful!!

[@nellsypie]

thanks for taking the time to make this man really appreciate it

[@jmccracken5036]

I owe you a cold beer for making such a clear informative video, you saved my bacon ! Thanks .....farewell leaky toilet !

[@rayk1411]

Super duper informative! Thank you! I think you diagnosed the likely suspect. Time to go to the hardware store!

[@debb7390]

Thanks so much for the informative video!!! AWESOME,,, and you made it so easy to follow. Hehehehe, my hubby is going to wonder how the toilet got fixed😁

[@lisawilson5610]

Now discovered your video this is an excellent explanation. It's clear articulate and very informative.

[@heathersawyer1891]

This was super helpful. This kind of stuff can get intimidating, and this video made the fix easy.

[@dsanders74]

Great list! Going to assess a toilet leak (probably a fix) at my mother-in-law's house. Adding to my brownie points. Thank you, brotha!

[@Greg-ky8zx]

Thank you thank you! I fixed my toilet tank by watching your video. It was problem 3 worn out tank bolt.

[@shawnmazyn7090]

Thank you for helping and sharing your knowledge!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊

[@sallicastillo4041]

God Bless you for helping us to fix things in our house at a decent price ❤ Thank you for teaching us you are a blessing 🎉❤❤❤❤

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for all the love and support! 🙏🏽🥰

[@thefnaffan2]

Great info. Thank you for sharing.

[@Caroline-rt7qx]

Thank you! You made it so easy to understand. I feel so inspired to trouble shoot my own toilet leak now. The cost of hiring a plumber is not in my budget at this time. Your tutorial is extremely informative and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@megdahlin1118]

I love your videos! You do a good job and take pride in your work. As for my toilet, I don't have a leak yet but I'm anticipating one. The toilet that I have is set on ceramic tile I believe and whoever cut the tile didn't do it properly so essentially I have probably 2/3 of a piece of tile sitting under the toilet right now with a corner that's exposed with no tile on it in the back with a triangular piece of tile floating around that I used to support the toilet it's crazy! Yeah it wobbles a little bit. Anticipating the only way to take care of it is to remove the toilet and have the tile cut but the bathroom is set to be refurbished so I'm trying to hold off on the toilet until next year. Been 2 years that I've lived here and managed to not rock the toilet to the point of leakage but I have to admit I say a little prayer every time I flush! So as I wait for a new year and new project, if anybody has a temporary fix suggestion on what to put in the floor area in the back of the toilet where the void is to make the toilet more level that would be great.

[@daveyvane]

If your toilet unbalanced, then there is danger that crap sticks in one side. Especially soft, greasy ones

[@kayrenee2652]

Exactly what I needed! Thank you!!!👑❤❤❤

[@ironman_gee]

Awesome video....it helped a lot thank you for covering all the possibilities 👍👍👍

[@FixThisHouse]

Im glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@hououinkyouma3864]

Amazing! Thank you so much man! I have liked and saved this vid you have done a huge service to people!

[@corlogicmusic6098]

Very Informative! Good tips bro. Thank you🙏🏾

[@billc6919]

Thanks you for making such a clear and helpful video

[@sarforo5465]

Good video, good information and good presentation. Thank you.

[@ThisIsHowIseeIt-imo]

Excellent video. I appreciate your time.

[@MMMM-fk9il]

Very Informative and detailed video. Thanks for your time. GBU🙏🙏

[@esmith5957]

2 problems I have had the most often... 1. the rubber hose from the fill valve to the overflow tube will come out and or whareout, causing water to be sprayed onto the cover leaking around the top tank edge. This is often caused on older toilets that use a metal hook that holds the hose in place rusting through. I have had it happen with the type that has a plastic ring molded to the drain tube where the ring broke. Two other causes I have had with the hose is too high water pressure that would cause the hose to lift out and the hose cracking. 2. On the inlet valves with the big float ball on the end of a long brass rod, the top valve seal will leak spraying water onto the top cover again leaking from the top. I fix the 1st problem by replacing the hose with a longer hose that fits further into the overflow tube not requiring any other device to keep it in place. The 2nd problem has 2 fixes... Either replace the valve... Or the faster cheaper way is to cap it with a small plastic container like an old spray paint cap that you cut a gap in the side for the float arm to move. I have had this problem enough times that I just cap it when I install a new valve.

[@maddi.o]

Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

[@SheenaRea]

I woke up in the middle of the night to hear my upstairs toilet leaking. Water was coming through the walls all the way down to the basement! So I shut off the water to the upstairs and I'm nervous to troubleshoot this.... But,,, Gonna try. Wonder what might cause a toilet to suddenly spring a leak overnight like that! Toilet isn't used much, so I'm guessing a dried out gasket or water line. Sheesh.

[@Jo-vu1me]

Any resolution on this? Experiencing the same

[@marybanh3407]

Hello, I was wondering if you can help. It’s 9pm and I have a drip on my kitchen wall cabinets above my sink. The cabinets are right below our second floor bathroom where the toilet and sink sits. I don’t see any water in the second floor bathroom or on the toilet. Would you have any advice in the meantime before I call a plumber tomorrow morning? I am a first time homeowner with my sister. Any suggestions would be wonderful. Thank you.

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi Mary, thank you for reaching out! The leak might be coming from the pipe that is below the flooring on the second floor. What you can do is try to trace the water spot marks on your first floor above your kitchen cabinets. Usually your be able to find where you need to open up the drywall and trace that leaking pipe or fitting.

[@Florinda_5]

I have that same type of issue (glad mine's not above the kitchen 😢). How do we fix the pipes below the toilet then please?

[@Florinda_5]

How would we fix the pipes under the toilet?

[@jennyking4104]

Hey Thank youFor this video. I have a problem with just when I flush my toilet water comes out from under the tank. Otherwise it is dry.

[@dawnjanvrin4271]

What a very awesome tutorial!!! Thank you so much!

[@brittanyw4529]

So helpful, very well explained Thank you!!!!

[@alexiswilson4]

👍🏽 thank you for this video. I had a leak around the base of the toilet. Plumber came and changed the wax ring and it’s still slowly leaking. Any advice?

[@ryanambrose5110]

I just changed mine and still small leak.....I'm gonna add another wax ring🤞

[@msanng1107]

Thank you this helped me fix my leaking toilet thank you

[@chisexton5845]

Good video with clear explanations. Thank you.

[@LadyMoonsparrow]

This is terrific thank you!!!!

[@123audreyg]

Hi loved the info! So much great stuff! Question. We rent and our problem is btw 8&9. We flush and water spews out the top of the lid and drains down the tank. Any suggestions? Or should we just call our mngnt?

[@CW-xf1li]

Thank you!

[@ayelekebret6900]

Excellent.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

[@madmediagal2388]

Thanks for this information. Question: I replaced the 3 bolts my tank has. 2 are linking, still. We used a new kit of bolts & washers. We have tightened and tried plumbers tape. Nothing has helped. What did we do wrong?

[@THEHOMEBOY88PODCAST]

Thank you So MUCH PERFECT VIDEO

[@lindabradley7428]

Thanks for the video. It was very informative. HOWEVER, I have a leak problem that has me mystified. There was a drip coming from the right side underneath the tank, so I started taking water out of the tank and then shut off the water supply so it wouldn't keep filling. When the water got down to a certain level in the tank, the leak stopped. BUT, there is still an inch or so of water in the tank. If the leak was caused by a faulty gasket wouldn't it still be leaking? But it's not. Could there be a crack in the tank above where the water line is now? Doesn't make sense.

[@marucat2797]

Great video! Subscribed! I have a plumber coming to check an issue out but every time I flush the toilet, there is water dripping from the concrete slab below near the vertical sewer pipe protruding as we live on the first elevator floor as parking garage is underneath our floor. Could this be a failure of the wax ring? That’s what our property manager thinks? I check the bottom perimeter of our toilet and see no signs of leakage. Thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

That might be the case. Sometimes there is a small gap space from the wax ring to where your floor starts and when your flush the gasket will leak and flow to the sides straight to the subfloor. I definitely think it could be the wax ring 🙏🏽

[@marucat2797]

@@FixThisHouse thank you 🙏🙏🙏. will keep you posted 😬👍

[@alpert711]

Replaced my fill valve and discovered after installation that it just sprayed water out of the connection to the tank. On closer examination discovered a rubber washer or seal had fallen out of the mouth of the hose and had become stuck in the bottom of the old fill valve. I was able to take it out and inserted into the water fill hose. Then everything worked fine, without leakage. Might be a good idea to warn your viewers.

[@lorata966]

Thank you for sharing your video. I wanted to ask is tha would it be the same leakinh problem where the toilet bowl is sat on top of a cement like an old fashion way? I don't want to pull out the toilet bowl if the water leaks around the base of the toilet bowl surrounding with the cement.

[@MeredithSmith-k2r]

Thank you !!!!!😊

[@Blessed-s4b]

Thank you so much. Very educational. Just subscribed. Keep teaching us stuff. Thanks

[@raymondduffy2259]

EXCELLENT, MANY THANKS

[@brownlife03]

Thank for the tips

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad to help! 🙏🏽😊

[@wendyjulien2433]

Love your video.❤❤❤ thank you.

[@vikkiyates1934]

I’ve noticed leaks at the “shut-off valves” located at the bottom of the “flexible water hose..

[@vaughn257]

I just had my bathroom floor repaired, new flanged, wax ring etc 3 weeks later I'm noticing water at the base. Do you think it is the wax ring? What could have made it fail so soon?

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi! Im sorry to hear, it could be or the source could coming from the tank bolt , fill valve insert or tank to bowl gasket. Please check those areas first 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@vaughn257]

@@FixThisHouse It's not coming from the tank it's down by the base and it's just a little bit of water. By the way thanks for responding.

[@lennoxgreen3559]

@@vaughn257Am having the same problem at the moment. I replaced wax ring and two weeks after I see a little water at base to the front mostly. Did you figure it out?

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

Thank you! I feel so empowered now. Lol.

[@kathyfranklin7776]

That was a great video. Thanks so much.

[@not_today_satan_7]

Thank you

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

Excellent 👏🏼👍🏼

[@mahnaalyami3776]

U just saved me from the first one min in the video … thanks man

[@Mariahlove881]

You are amazing thank you

[@yoboiigio4614]

2:12 😂dat one upper decker in skool waiting for it’s day to be found

[@southerncomfort971]

Hi thanks great video. but i have a different issue. i am finding particles of what looks like very thin paper coming out the small hole which is from the rim holes etc. how can these be cleaned and what is causing this? To start with I am on lake water and have sediment filters both in the lake and before the tank. The flush tank has some dirt on the styrofoam sides but there is nothing to flush down that would cause the issue?

[@lukesui]

What kind of person gave such informative video a thumb down?😓

[@FixThisHouse]

If only they knew the long hours, work and time to make these videos, but it’s ok 🙏🏽😊 if i was able to help just one person on this video then it was all worth making 🙏🏽😊.

[@kenshiro69]

Probably an angry plumber. These videos are taking away his business.

[@joshuaraygoza2404]

Or a fat finger lol

[@_123Ackerman]

Some people are just pure evil

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Someone who couldn't fix their leak

[@michaelharris3296]

I’ve had the packing nut fail when I go to turn off the water at the shut off valve. This was due mainly to it not being used. I added turn the shit off valve off and on every month just so it does not stick.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for sharing your issue 🙏🏽, this is a good problem for the community to be aware of sir.

[@solowstang9821]

Bro thank you

[@mkarthika9828]

Thank u fa d video

[@Lifeabovewater]

Do you think it's the nature of work for none foreman maintenance workers to do a requested interior residential work order but, end up creating another issue. You don't even have to answer - just wanted to share. My tank issue should be okay once tighten the loose rubber screw under neath the toilet. Now only the foreman - works with me directly because assisted maintenance is only trouble when you see them creating an issue and they think your not even looking. Enjoyed the overview.

[@jmmcpike]

What about at the water shut off valve near the wall. I have a leak there now.

[@greglowe2064]

So do u have a video how to fix the fill valve seal

[@FixThisHouse]

I can make one, please stay tuned! 👍🏽😊

[@beejohn7881]

Just found your channel.

[@VivCL15]

This is the best video ever that actually goes the way the professional plumber way checking all the leaking problems. This video saved me more than 100 dollars from fulling by my supper of his gay who can check. Thank you thank you’

[@robertl1244]

I changed my flapper but it still is leaking into the bowl. I think it is the seal that the flapper seals up. It looks like more work than I wanted but its gotta be done. The water doesn't stop all the way so with that going and my daughters 1hour showers.... its costing me a bundle.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Problem #11 is the large plastic nut on the supply line that connects to the fill valve. I have seen them crack over time due to chlorine in the water. I have been looking for similar braided steel flex line with a METAL nut that connects to the fill valve. No luck.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for sharing this issue! 🙏🏽😊

[@JD-vk1bi]

From what I have read, stainless steel metal eventually rusts, maybe around the 5 to 8 year time frame. Many say they have no doubt it will eventually rust and then possibly fail, while plastic lasts closer to a lifetime, at least twenty years or more.

[@YourMomSaysHi_Jinx]

My leak is at the water supply line but it’s not the hose. It’s the part that the hose connects to. Any info on how to fix that?

[@yolandagomez562]

Water continues running into toilet bowel after flashing, not sure if its the flap or the outside valve that's measure ate about of water you want to fill the tank. How can I fix the valve, I think I need a new washer at the knob how do I do that, thank you

[@Arons_Bigsister]

Can you know sir if how to fix the small hole opposite under the bowl it flows the water.

[@michaelkulman7095]

Troubleshooting is important!

[@ZteveW]

I replaced my flush valve and fill valve and replaced the tank bolts and rubber seals but my toilet is still leaking. I don't feel or see any water coming from the supply line, under the tank or anywhere on the floor. What gives? I know it's leaking because I can hear it when it comes on to fill up the tank. It's not a frequent sound but it does it enough that I know there's a leak.

[@lorraineh9468]

Same here. We're u able to fix it?

[@ZteveW]

@@lorraineh9468 Yes. As it turns out, the "new" fill valve kit I purchased was defective. I bought an updated fill valve and problem solved. Thanks for asking.

[@beinghuman2589]

How to replace fill valve seal at the bottom?

[@aaronperez7829]

I have a weird leak where it just leaks on on side of the toilet on the inside. I even changed the flapper and still leaks on one side. Can you please help me?

[@german-cg1mq]

I have problem number 6 what do I need to have this fixed?

[@donnamcewan14]

Thank You for the 411

[@rkooscar6866]

Hi after I flush I hear like drips of water leaking. But no sign of actually water dripping

[@spreadlove7792]

I have a big toilet. When flush the water comes out the front of the toilet bowl. It leaking slow. So I changed the flapper and water still running very slow into bowl. Any advice

[@TINA7HEAVEN]

👍

[@patriciadumatrait9594]

I love the " replacing the wax seal is easy.......that would be nooooooo

[@beejohn7881]

Why is my tank emptying whenever the water locks off. It does not run out in the bowl. Is something wrong with my inlet fixtures

[@williamjacobs288]

If it is te flapper were do you see te leak at?

[@heyitsevie]

My toilet is much different. There is a tube from the tank to the bowl with a rubber seal that is split it spews water on the floor when you flush Really struggling to find an at home fix but I may have to call the plumber again, its the second time this has happened in a year. The first time it was old and worn, but I think this time its a faulty rubber seal... or a faulty plumber 🙄

[@awall287]

So my toilet leaks only when it’s flushed. Can you help isolate which seal has probably failed?

[@millennialinmanila5621]

Is it possible that poo also leak at the base behind when flushing? There's like something mushed that leak with the water when I flush the toilet. Is that possibly poo? Eeeeew so grossssss 😖😖😖