How To Fix The #1 Hidden Toilet LEAK! DIY
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On this video I’ll be showing you How to fix the #1 hidden toilet Leak that is commonly found on toilet bowls! Great DIY for any home owner DIYer also great for beginners!
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Again good one for DIY. Plumber will charge $150. Thanks buddy.
Thank you 🙏🏽!
@@FixThisHouse Bro. the first nut will not damage porcelain? I have 12 years old home and I will change all of them as a precautionary measure. It's cheap and doable.
If the people you live with push back on the tank when taking care of business, the extra nut is a requirement! Without it, the bolt head will just tear through the gasket in no time.
@@MoneyManHolmes Thanks
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Thank goodness i found your channel! My late husband was a plumber, electrician, carpenter, mechanic, welder, etc. He fixed everything. But when my toilet started leaking, i decided i could find out how to fix it. Thats when i found your channel. Im disabled but my adult daughter and i watched your video on how to fix a leaky toilet. Daughter got it done in no time. You explained each step to take. Clear and precise. We cannot thank you enough sir. We're loyal followers of yours now. Thanks again! 😊
I love how at 5:51 he says " make sure you just hand tighten it. be very very careful, porcelain is very fragile" as he is tightening it down with a half inch socket wrench.
I think I'm actually currently having a leak from overtightening one of those bolts with a ratchet wrench. Heard the porcelain crack but was just in denial and hoped it was nothing important
He said don’t do it if your porcelain is weak and truthfully at that point a new toilet is needed. My guess is two things 1) his porcelain is strong 😂 or 2) he’s been doing this so long he knows how to use the tools w/o damaging the porcelain. Ijs
Excellent video. I watched about 25 videos before replacing all the parts inside the tank, and none of them, including this one told me the following!
You need to come back about 10 days after install and re-tighten the two retaining nuts. The weight of all the water in the tank will compress the main seal (donut sized seal) below the tank and the tank will become wobbly.
Thank you for an incredibly helpful tutorial. I was able to replace all of the nuts, bolts, gaskets and wax ring on my own.. first time ever! Saved me from using a plumber. Saved me a lot money, but mostly very satisfied knowing I was able to do without paying someone to do. Thank you!
Yes! And now you will always know how to do this repair. And you might have confidence to try other stuff, too.
This is a good video presentation about how to deal with a common toilet leak. If you are ever planning on installing a new toilet or you need to otherwise replace a toilet, consider buying a toilet version that is one piece with the tank and bowl made as a single unit. These are available from American Standard and others. This type eliminates any chance of leaks between the tank and the bowl.
Thanks, I like that!
They are VERY heavy and awkward to handle.
@@MrLike2surf get a dolly and blanket
@@MrLike2surf Good point. A lot of us don't have the upperbody strength to handle that.
THANK YOU!!! The step at 5:51 is what I was missing as what I had taken off didn't have the washer/nut placed there. Couldn't figure out why there was still a leak after following the instructions from the company I purchased it from. I appreciate this video.
I definitely admire the step by step process in this video presentation on how to fix just about any household problems like these. Thank you!
Thank you so much. You have shown a professional clean way of fastening the bolts/nuts to the tank!! Awesome.
I don't wanna seem, you know, pushy, but you have a drastically relaxing voice. You should definitely make more videos. It's just plain old fashioned calm as hell and that's important to me for some bizarre reason. Thank you for this video. You're awesome.
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share this DIY fix. It helped me fix my leak! My local plumbing companies quoted me a flat rate between $125-$150 I saved $134 after purchasing the kit and installing it myself. Once again thank you for sharing!
I’m glad, I could be of help and I’m always happy to hear you saved alot of money! 🙏🏽😊
Thank you for this video, clear, short and very helpful.
always a good idea to pay a bit more and use brass or SS hardware. bolts will eventually rust through and wreak havac.
Thank you so much for this video . Just followed your steps and it worked. No more leaks. 👏👏🙏
Man you are God sent! Simple video straight to the point. Exactly my current issue, thanks my brotha
Excellent, DIY, this clip just gave me a clearer picture of what to do with a nasty water leak that I just discovered below our toilet tank!
Thank You ! God bless.
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊
Very nicely explained the whole process. Thanks for the video. What if the bolts are not properly tighten... could this also be a reason of leak?
Thanks for the tip.... Will try this weekend.
I use a turkey baster for most stuff, makes a decent cheap syringe. It's not airtight but if you can transfer the liquid fast enough, it works great
this was GREAT, thank you. i did the replacement with a new kit. there seems to be a very very small drip from the tank bolts. maybe three drops a day.
should i just let it go or try to re-tighten? i’m afraid to crack the porcelain by tightening more.
again, thank you.
Use rubber gaskets on bottom of tank also. Get extra nut and rubber kits do not provide 5:51 .
Thank you so much!!!!!! I'm headed to my mother's today to replace her tank bolts and gaskets
Excellent video! Clear explanation. Very helpful
Thank you for sharing this video. This video is helpful.
Great visual and instruction. Thank you
Amazing detail in this video my friend! Great job and definitely saved me over $100 as well, thank you!
Thank you! Found that one of the tank bolts had rusted completely and no longer holding the tank to the bowl securely! I think I will also follow the advice of another commentor and tighten the tank bolts in another day or so.
Thanks for posting the video. really helpful.
Thanks for the video very helpful.
The best video out there on this topic - thanks a bunch!!!
Great work on this video. Simple to follow and your explanations are great too.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
I love how he explains and demonstrates
Thanks bro. Just fixed mine while watching your video. Very helpful thank you
Great step-by-step video 👍🏿
One of the best DIY out there. Count me in as new subscriber!
Thank you so much sir I had to do the same thing I also made sure I did not tighten them to tight because of porcelain
Your videos are so good and clear!!!! Just Great!!! I subscribed immediately the first time I saw one!!!! Thanks!!!
Just happened to us for the first time I just started fixing the toilet issues recently and I picked up the parts going to try this tomorrow thank you for all of the information I’m going to try that method so it doesn’t leak in the future
Too many of my diy projects become snafu's but this worked perfectly!
Thank you
At 6:25, why did you place the second gasket at the end of the screw? Doesn't it make a lot more sense to "sandwich" the porcelain between the gaskets? Screw head, gasket, through the hole, gasket, washer, nut. Tight nut. Place tank, another washer and nut.
That one handed nut install while the other hand holds the camera...nice.
Great video! Thank you so much!
Thanks for posting this!!
Great video. Thank you!
Thanks for the video!! 😊👍🏼
Great and helpful video thank you!
Yeah one of the bolts on my toilet seems to have a leak. This video confirmed my suspicions. Thanks man, no need to pay $100 to a plumber for this 👍🏽
Thanks! Now I have a solution for my weekend project!
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽
Awesome, great great video, so well done, so clear.
Thank you so much!
Thank you! I do love your videos
I have this problem and thank you for showing how to do it.
Yes thank you! I just cleaned my bathroom and came back into the bathroom to find water everywhere
As always, very informative video!!
Thank you sir!
use wet/dry shopvac for removing water in the bowl
excelent thansk for the step by step process
Thank you
Very good insight, thanks
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
Thank you, here I am 7 months later needing to do this! Thanks much.
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊
No more leaks thank you boss!
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊
I really needed this video because I have that same leak. I hope the porcelain is not cracked! The toilet sits about 2.5 inches off the wall and wobbles back a little bit.
I’m glad I could be of help!
Wouldn't gob of silicone seal around screws inside tank be easier and cheaper?
Plumbers putty. It's the best!!!
I was thinking the same.
Thanks! Having this exact problem. Now I know exactly what to buy. Thanks again!
Liked and subscribed!
What type of tools suitable To loosen or tight Toilet Bathroom Cistern Tank Close Couple Screw ( plastic type screw with nut)
Great video I have a crack at the base I made from constipation. I’m going to Jb weld it
Thank you my friend!
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊
Hi, I'm seeing 2 inch and 3 inch gasket kits being sold. Can either one be used or does it have to be specific depending on the toilet? Thanks.
Thank you!
Great job 👏🏾
Thank you so much! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊
Thank you so much
Id put the lower seal with the second nut...seal on both sides of tank bottom
Would also help prevent cracking.
Definitely did not notice this was wrong until it leaked afterwards for me. Even instructions on the box state this
They put the metal washer inside the tank between the screw and the gasket. The metal on metal seal is probably where the leak is coming from. You can see it at the beginning of the video.
Not true. Washer is above gasket.
Well video taped and we'll demonstrated and spoken...EXCELLENT
Thinking I might try this too. Thanking Jesus for you
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
Thank you for the video
Thank you for watching 🙏🏽😊
Your videos are awesome. I had a question about whatever gasket is present for the supply line. Is that ever the culprit for a leak? I've never really done anything other than pulling old toilets or attaching the new ones. Thank you in advance for your answer and thank you for posting them. You're very good at explaining things. I appreciate it.
And I apologize for being dense about measurements but how would I find if it's a 2" or 3" tank gasket? Thank you again for any answers.
Thanks so much you help me 👍🏾
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊
Thank you.
With the tank O-ring seal, does it need a sealant or just do as seen in the video?
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Nice video,very helpful
Thank you! 🙏🏽😊
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Great video 👍 and subscribed. TY
Thank you so much! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊
Thank God for this video... I was on my way to buy a new toilet
Gracias!!!!😊
Thank you 🙏🏽
Good video 👍🏾
Yo good looking I used this video to just fix my toilet, I had no clue very helpful.
Why no metal washer on the inside like the original bolts?
Can also use wet and dry vacuum to suck up water
at 6:27 you put gaskets under the washers on the bottom of the tank, shouldn't those have gone under the basin with the first set of nuts and washers?
thanks man
Thank you bro💯✅
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Wow, bro... class online!
Do you use anything like a lubricant on those washers?
My tank has three bolts. Of course, it’s the center bolt which is hardest to reach that is leaking. I’m hoping to just replace the one without taking the whole thing off. Wish me (and my spine) luck.
Is this kit universal for all toilet bolts? Thanks.
Could you please make a video on bathroom wall tiles? The tile was patched by the previous owner. But it fell off while taking a shower. I see some grout still on the wall where the tile fell off at. I also see a gap where there should be wall... like the wall was cut or something. So do I have to remove all the tile and fix the wall or can I patch the wall and then put on tile in the spots where it fell off? I'd love to show you a photo of it to get your opinion.
If there’s a gap in the wall the tile won’t hold well. Also you would have to take off the old dry grout so the tile doesnr stick out
Thank you nice video
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊 please share
The previous install had metal washers between the bolt heads and gaskets. That could have been the problem.
Could be an issue yes 👍🏽
If the leak was constant, that would make sense. But if the leak was only during the flush, it seems more likely that the leak was around the main gasket.
Yours originally had a washer then a rubber gasket inside the bowl. Toward the end, you didn't use this same setup. Why is that?
That’s a one time use!
My toilet is leaking ever since I changed fill value and flapper… smh I’ve been looking for why… now I see I need to replace both bolts and gasket just to make sure… I hope this works because I flushed it and water came out but not out the value where thought it would but maybe the bolts or gasket or that black inking gasket inside the toilet 🚽 bowl. Could that black thing also be an issue???? thank you sir!!