This was really helpful. I would not have known that just the seals could be replaced. It was really hard to get that screw loose on the top and I had to use a pliers, but it did come off. Thank you so much!
I'm so glad I read the comments. I had the same problem turning the black bolt on the top. Thanks RayMeadows for mentioning the needle nose. I tried it and it worked like a charm.
Great video. Not much information on the internet on this type of flush valve yet. Thanks for your help. I agree with Ray. The top nut was very tight and almost felt like the plastic was going to snap.
Thanks so much. Turning that bolt on top was quite difficult and we eventually got it going with needle nose pliers. Not as easy as your video. Also in putting that green hopper on we didn’t get it in those four prongs and it leaked so backed up and tried it again. Now after seeing how bad that gasket was it’s a wonder our water bill isn’t sky high. Again, thank you so much.
The new seal is red. If the black screw is not attached correctly it will continue to leak. It does not mean it's a faulty part. All his steps are very good for the D.I.Yer.
Easy when the toilet has a separate tank ;for a built in tank replacing the flush valve is a nightmare...Great video! Thanks for posting! I'll never buy a toilet with built in tank and do not recommend to anyone...
Thank you for your very informative video. Before I saw your video I had bought a Fluidmaster Flush Seal at THD. Watched another video on replacing the seal. Was able to change out the old w the new w/o removing the chain & pin. Put everything back together, w the exception of removing old O-ring on black nut. Fluid-master Universal seal didn’t come with one. Toilet still making a water leaking sound. So going to plumbing supply house for correct part 🫤 Do you think that’s the issue…wrong part? Or is it the O-ring? Toilet is 5 yrs old.
If your flapper doesn’t have the black piece center of flapper and the green flapper is all one unit? Your gonna want to lift on the flapper, hole the black rod underneath with one hand, and turn your flapper according to the direction written on top. Then it removes. The black rod threads into the flapper it’s self.
There has to be at least hundred videos on You Tube that show how to change the seal on the flush valve when the valve has the green top with the black nut that you remove to lift the top off and change the seal. Sadly, there are only two or three videos that I know of that show how to change the seal when there is no nut on top, and the process is completely different and almost impossible if you don't know how. And two of those three videos are not very clear and not much help. It took me a while to figure it out along with one of those video's that I found that does deal with that kind of flush valve. Shame on American Standard for not making a video that deals with that valve.
@@peternotarfrancesco2614 Since you used the word "fractured", did you make a typo and possibly mean that his BOWL "fractured", or did you mean that one of the bolts that holds the toilet to the floor flange "break", because they each have a different solution.
american standard is not an American manufacturer. The design of the products they produce is severely flawed with reason . Not many consumers will pay $ 400.00 to a plumber when they can pay $ 150.00 for a new piece of garbage . I have 4 toilets in my home . NO MORE american standard here .
Hello, Check the chain that is attached to the handle, It might be too long and catching up. Check the plastic nut that holds the handle to the tank. It might be too tight and it doesn't allow the handle to return to the original position.
Hello Amy, Use needle nose pliers or any other pliers. It can get a little bit hard . Specially if you have hard water . Don’t give up. Let me know how it goes. Thanks
Make sure the plastic nut is tight enough. make sure the seal seats perfect. It might be the fill valve level too high. Adjust the level to a lower position. Make sure flush valve is tight and no water seeping .
I believe he did the install wrong. You're supposed to lift up the bottom green part of the flapper when you screw in the top nut, and make sure the notches match on the green parts. He did not do this and I think this is your issue.
Hey Yvonne, Shut the water off and flush it a few times. Watch the traveling of the chain . Some times the chain is too long and it gets caught within the same chain. See what is obstructing the traveling of the chain and flapper. You can do it.!! Let me know what you find out.
I looked at several videos and yours was the best, which showed me how to remove the top black plastic piece, thanks.
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Thank you, very clear instructions with complete information. Videos like this are why I go to TH-cam instead of manufacturers website.
Thank you so much!!!
This was really helpful. I would not have known that just the seals could be replaced. It was really hard to get that screw loose on the top and I had to use a pliers, but it did come off. Thank you so much!
I'm so glad I read the comments. I had the same problem turning the black bolt on the top. Thanks RayMeadows for mentioning the needle nose. I tried it and it worked like a charm.
Thank you so much for this video. It was so much easier to understand than the video on the American Standard website.
LOL. Thank you so much!!
Great video. Not much information on the internet on this type of flush valve yet. Thanks for your help. I agree with Ray. The top nut was very tight and almost felt like the plastic was going to snap.
Thanks so much. Turning that bolt on top was quite difficult and we eventually got it going with needle nose pliers. Not as easy as your video. Also in putting that green hopper on we didn’t get it in those four prongs and it leaked so backed up and tried it again. Now after seeing how bad that gasket was it’s a wonder our water bill isn’t sky high. Again, thank you so much.
I used a flathead. There's little nipples on both sides that no one talks about.
You made my life easier with the needle nose tip! Thanks.
Thank you for such a clear step by step explanation. Very helpful
You make it look so easy. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks.
Best video I've seen on this. Very helpful. Thank you Alex!
The new seal is red. If the black screw is not attached correctly it will continue to leak. It does not mean it's a faulty part. All his steps are very good for the D.I.Yer.
thank you great job didn't know what the little washer was for till you .
This was very helpful today! Thank you so much.😊
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Thank you for this helpful tutorial!
yes!! extremely useful! You've saved me so much money. Many many thank yous!!
Thank you this was very helpful
Thanks!
Thank you so much. It is my second super thanks in 3 years !!
Thanks for clear to understand instructions.
Easy when the toilet has a separate tank ;for a built in tank replacing the flush valve is a nightmare...Great video! Thanks for posting! I'll never buy a toilet with built in tank and do not recommend to anyone...
I hear you solar flare. They are a pain in the neck!! Thanks for your comment.
Thanks you save my money I don’t call the guy come to fix!!! Again thanks!!
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Thank you for make my life easier
Do the right thing - replace the entire flush valve with a Korky 5030. Amazing upgrade to the OEM garbage.
Thank you for your very informative video. Before I saw your video I had bought a Fluidmaster Flush Seal at THD. Watched another video on replacing the seal. Was able to change out the old w the new w/o removing the chain & pin. Put everything back together, w the exception of removing old O-ring on black nut. Fluid-master Universal seal didn’t come with one. Toilet still making a water leaking sound. So going to plumbing supply house for correct part 🫤 Do you think that’s the issue…wrong part? Or is it the O-ring? Toilet is 5 yrs old.
Great tutorial. Thank you for doing this.
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Extremely helpful! Thank you!
Thank you - exactly what I needed.
Thank you so much...great video for me as I have the exact issue. I am gonna do this today.
awesome!!! Let me know how it went.
I did it Sir I did it!!! I am going to collect my reward of gratitude from the Wife...I am a subscriber for life!!
That black valve was very hard to get out at first I was afraid of breaking it...I used the needle pliers to get the first turn .Thank you Alex
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excellent video. Thanks so much.
Thank you Sharon!!
i get an air bubble in my toilet during the flush. Alex, do I have to change the flush valve seal in order to get rid of that?
where can I just get the chain or the upper fapper with chain?
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Need a flat head to get it twisted off. Then still leaked till I let water in and pressed and held until seal formed. After all that, it worked.
My flapper does not have a bolt. Looks like older version all one piece. Any advice to remove?
If your flapper doesn’t have the black piece center of flapper and the green flapper is all one unit? Your gonna want to lift on the flapper, hole the black rod underneath with one hand, and turn your flapper according to the direction written on top. Then it removes. The black rod threads into the flapper it’s self.
What are the part nos.l need to buy ??
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Thanks man.
I have a different flush valve cap. I do not have the screw drive. Don’t know what to do.
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There has to be at least hundred videos on You Tube that show how to change the seal on the flush valve when the valve has the green top with the black nut that you remove to lift the top off and change the seal. Sadly, there are only two or three videos that I know of that show how to change the seal when there is no nut on top, and the process is completely different and almost impossible if you don't know how. And two of those three videos are not very clear and not much help. It took me a while to figure it out along with one of those video's that I found that does deal with that kind of flush valve. Shame on American Standard for not making a video that deals with that valve.
The bolt on my friend’s toilet has fractured and I am at a loss to find an explanation for fixing. Any suggestions would be appreciated
@@peternotarfrancesco2614 Since you used the word "fractured", did you make a typo and possibly mean that his BOWL "fractured", or did you mean that one of the bolts that holds the toilet to the floor flange "break", because they each have a different solution.
american standard is not an American manufacturer. The design of the products they produce is severely flawed with reason . Not many consumers will pay $ 400.00 to a plumber when they can pay $ 150.00 for a new piece of garbage . I have 4 toilets in my home . NO MORE american standard here .
What if it doesn't have one that twists off
my new toilet flush handle is sticking up vs returning to level after flushing. what do you think?
Hello, Check the chain that is attached to the handle, It might be too long and catching up. Check the plastic nut that holds the handle to the tank. It might be too tight and it doesn't allow the handle to return to the original position.
Having trouble getting the black bolt off to separate the green part to put seal on
Hello Amy, Use needle nose pliers or any other pliers. It can get a little bit hard . Specially if you have hard water . Don’t give up. Let me know how it goes. Thanks
Success!
Everytime I do this it works. But then starts running again after the first flush. Any ideas?
Make sure the plastic nut is tight enough.
make sure the seal seats perfect.
It might be the fill valve level too high. Adjust the level to a lower position. Make sure flush valve is tight and no water seeping .
I believe he did the install wrong. You're supposed to lift up the bottom green part of the flapper when you screw in the top nut, and make sure the notches match on the green parts. He did not do this and I think this is your issue.
The red one is called an O-ring, the blue one is called a gasket
Thank you so much for your input !!!
My toiletry you have to turn that green covercou ter clockwise
You don't have to disconnect the chain
It gets stuck in the middle when it is flushed
Hey Yvonne, Shut the water off and flush it a few times. Watch the traveling of the chain . Some times the chain is too long and it gets caught within the same chain. See what is obstructing the traveling of the chain and flapper. You can do it.!! Let me know what you find out.