How to fix a leaking running toilet - most common problem

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  • How to fix a leaking or running toilet, this is the most common problem and how to fix it. For under 5 dollars and 5 minutes of work you can repair your toilet very easily with little to no tools needed. Although many toilet have different designs and plunging systems the concept is still the same and you will be able to solve the issue of running or leaking water in your toilet. As always LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE for more videos. cistern toilet flapper #DIY #howto #billshowto Your donations help me to keep helping you .....
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  • @dukekrallis6727
    @dukekrallis6727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Kudos Bill.! You're 3 times faster in your tutorials than the lame American tutorials that drag on and on...simple, concise & effective. I repaired my elderly neighbors leaking toilet and just saved her $150-200 on a service call out!

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Great work, glad I could help👍

    • @sowhat3430
      @sowhat3430 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally agree, those yankee just on and on something unrelated to the thing I wanna know

  • @mdeshon
    @mdeshon ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for making a tutorial that’s quick and easy to understand and follow in the Australian context.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @wwfeatherston
    @wwfeatherston 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Finally!- someone who doesn't waffle on and on and on! Off to Bunnings now!

  • @chocolate_squiggle
    @chocolate_squiggle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to seal up a motorcycle tank (temporarily - and not for gas!) and I keep seeing American videos/forums refer to a 'toilet flapper' which I thought was just hilarious. Come to look up what they are and I think they're for chain flush systems which aren't so common anymore here in NZ. But I did find your video through searching that and it's awesome, I really enjoy learning these simple concepts all our fathers & grandfathers probably knew. Bonus is I recognised the Kinetic brand is available at Bunnings so I'll measure up my tank and head on in to look at the 'seating washers'. Thanks!

  • @Katers1343
    @Katers1343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A bloody legend, we’ve waited for a guy to come out and check ours out for about 6 months now. might as well just fix it myself at this point

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s why I started this channel, to help people do things for themselves and save their money 👍

  • @chriswagner9941
    @chriswagner9941 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    mate you get 100% thumbs up from me you just saved me a heap of money thank you brother!!!! you are a blessing i watch your video once and went a did the job it took me longer to drive to bunnings then to fix it again you are a legend

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re very welcome 👍👍👍

  • @amigee2041
    @amigee2041 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is awesome!! So clear and concise! And telling us all the correct terminology so we dont have to ask at the hardware store for the "squiggly thingy that sits under the big thingo" 😂😂😂
    Will try to see if this fixes my issue :)
    Next for him to change his smoke alarm battery 😜😜😜

  • @jslackem
    @jslackem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didnt know the hiss noise our toilet was making was that bad until i saw my $732 water bill. Definitely fixing it

  • @Democracy_Manifest_SCM
    @Democracy_Manifest_SCM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks mate! I love how you’re straight to the point. Saved me a case of Great Northerns for the neighbour to come over and “take a look”.

    • @amigee2041
      @amigee2041 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good save, but I wish I had neighbour who could take a look at things for 60 bucks 😂

  • @oodlemeister633
    @oodlemeister633 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the awesome vid. I fixed my toilet thanks to you. Saved myself a call to the plumber!

  • @gl6517
    @gl6517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thanks Bill, exactly what I needed to know, i really appreciate you uploading this for all us non plumbers out there.

  • @vijendrasingh674
    @vijendrasingh674 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video .I was looking at changing the whole cistern .you helped me fixed the problem.
    Thanks mate

  • @janetieken6940
    @janetieken6940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PS Bill, mega thanks for having the name of the washer on camera. Made my life so much better!

  • @craigm235
    @craigm235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great short video!
    I wish all other Vloggers can get straight to the point like you do.

  • @stephencook4694
    @stephencook4694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you friend we just saved $195 by diagnosing and fixing it ourselves. Who needs plumbers these days when you have great videos like this lol 😝. The cost of fix a run to Bunnings and $4.80 part.

  • @sv1911
    @sv1911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Bill. So relieved I found your channel. Love how you keep it simple as I have no DIY skills.

  • @norton750100
    @norton750100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just fixed our dunny using this video as a guide as it is the exact same cistern. Excellent stuff, good instructions on how to get the plunger system out, much appreciated.

  • @pippatorpi2353
    @pippatorpi2353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you Bill , this was very helpful and gave me confidence to tackle it my self...! 👍

  • @blodknut5595
    @blodknut5595 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Bill! Great demonstration on how to locate the source of the leak. I didn’t even know about the seal in the cistern. I wrongly thought the running water in the bowl could be a washer in the tap that fills the cistern. I know where to start first with my troubleshooting.

  • @deebee5045
    @deebee5045 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate .. I agree with other comments… much clearer and to the point unlike the American ones that do a 15 minute preamble about how amazing they are lol 😂

  • @gl782maf
    @gl782maf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Bill for a clear demo. Quick and precise.David.

  • @paramel63
    @paramel63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a huge help, thank you for keeping it succinct and easy.

  • @brettmoffitt8223
    @brettmoffitt8223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Bill. I followed your video and it worked a treat. It helped to take a note of the cistern make (mine was caroma) before heading out to get a new washer. Also, it took a few different types to settle on one that worked.

  • @bluedwarf8858
    @bluedwarf8858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Its interesting to see different types of systems in different countries and how they work compared to what's in the uk. Good video

  • @kavoadakunimata20
    @kavoadakunimata20 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you so much for sharing , it was very helpful and it fixed the problem

  • @alduff1229
    @alduff1229 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good: clear, fast, no nonsense.

  • @sarajack2241
    @sarajack2241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the fact that the video was simple to follow, and I followed it to the letter. Only problem is I seemed to have made the leak worse.

  • @NazidKimmie
    @NazidKimmie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude! You just saved me much $$$$, I had no idea what to do - dayuum what did people do before the internet??!! Pay a plumbers a fortune!!!

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @silentgolden8507
    @silentgolden8507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you have a toilet like this look no further this video hands down is the best no nonsense explanation,great video good job and thank you 🙏

  • @The10thDentist
    @The10thDentist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Bill. You make it look easy. Would not have even tried it myself before watching your video.

  • @alexandramunoz4551
    @alexandramunoz4551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge Bill, I just repair my leaky toilet! I will be able to sleep and will save hundreds of litres of water (and dollars) 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @shotchopper
    @shotchopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo Bill , thanks, i used it today and it worked

  • @melsmith8218
    @melsmith8218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so helpful and I was able to fix my problem. Thank you for helping and making it so easy to follow.

  • @loopy7057
    @loopy7057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're an absolute champion mate. Saved me hundreds of dollars!

  • @dedalus6
    @dedalus6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your video, super helpful, simple and straight to the point. Cheers

  • @user-yh9qz1of8r
    @user-yh9qz1of8r 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for you …. You are the easiest you tuber to follow and it was so easy step by step to follow… you saved me $$$ from getting a plumber..

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you're very welcome 👍

  • @christophersheppard1747
    @christophersheppard1747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Bill. Brilliant, concise no stuffing around, job done. Thanks, Chris.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @marktaylor3770
    @marktaylor3770 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great info....straight to the point... and works well... many thanks

  • @cheeseomelette4931
    @cheeseomelette4931 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent video, cheers man 👍

  • @notsosilentj
    @notsosilentj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After removing the cistern to paint bathroom tiles, then reattaching. The loo ran for a week. Watched your vid and gave it a go. A small leaf was obstructing the connection causing it to run. Such a simple fix, Great video!! Cheers!

  • @tjinnes
    @tjinnes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Easy to follow and helpful video. Thanks.

  • @HouseholdDog
    @HouseholdDog ปีที่แล้ว

    How to videos are the best thing about TH-cam.
    Thanks Bill.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @Paul-qq7mh
    @Paul-qq7mh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks mate your video was very helpful.

  • @boomdunker
    @boomdunker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another thankful viewer here 💪 thank you fixed it up

  • @lieslnew8247
    @lieslnew8247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi bill. I just recently found your videos and wanted to say they are awesome!! So far I have fixed my mixer tap, my leaking toilet and my grout looks brand new. I’m gunna try the car headlights one next. Love how you give clear, quick explanations - no Messi g around. Thanks heaps.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you enjoying and benefiting from the videos 👍

  • @bsiswanto
    @bsiswanto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Bill, I am learning a useful lesson for something that actually we can fix ourselves

  • @deeps8536
    @deeps8536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Mate, lifesaver ... thank you!
    P.s. liked how short the vid was, straight to the point.

  • @aero9628
    @aero9628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Bill! Watched your video, nice and to the point! After pulling it out, heading to the plumbing shop to get a new seating washer, I now have fixed the damn leak myself (yay!) and saved myself a call out fee. Thank you!

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help 👍

  • @4URinfinite
    @4URinfinite ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So concise. What a time saver. Thank you!

  • @markeggins890
    @markeggins890 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent, you make it look so easy!

  • @tonyw2808
    @tonyw2808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video - love the presentation and the Aussie accent! Very welcome to get a home-grown expert.

  • @janetieken6940
    @janetieken6940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bill you rockl. Thank you so much. My exact style of mechanism!

  • @chiefjohnson2642
    @chiefjohnson2642 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sort, sweet, and much appreciated bro✊🏽

  • @imrans9noteplus104
    @imrans9noteplus104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow to the point deserves a million subscriber and million likes

  • @kylablackwell8599
    @kylablackwell8599 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, I feel like a champion...I just fixed my own toilet, saved myself $55..

  • @geoffstewart9355
    @geoffstewart9355 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video. Thank you

  • @Smash_Moore
    @Smash_Moore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. No fluff. Very helpful. Good luck with your channel

  • @rafaelreyesconde2262
    @rafaelreyesconde2262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video! Thanks mate.

  • @shreda125hilux7
    @shreda125hilux7 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks a lot brother! Helped me fix our toilet in minutes , video liked

  • @johnd8892
    @johnd8892 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing that this first vid i found on the topic looks to be the exact same unbranded toilet cistern that is causing problems.
    So next to carfully try to remove the stubborn workings to get at the rubber ring.
    Thanks so much for the great how to vid.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @Ed-dy6be
    @Ed-dy6be 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Bill. I like the pace and clarity of the video. Couldn't ask for better

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re very welcome 👍

  • @robertlincoln7312
    @robertlincoln7312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one Bill.

  • @MattyH73
    @MattyH73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tip, off to Bunnings now !

    • @MattyH73
      @MattyH73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And fixed in 5 mins. Thanks again

  • @duttmohyal3839
    @duttmohyal3839 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great help..I changed myself and saved a lot .. thanks mate..👍

  • @ArseniaC-fd6vw
    @ArseniaC-fd6vw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just saved us a plumbers visit! Legend!

  • @274sos
    @274sos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip saved an after hours callout.

  • @adamleddin7843
    @adamleddin7843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate that was the best diy vid I’ve seen. Thanks for being so quick and descriptive.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re very welcome 👍

  • @andrewneill9873
    @andrewneill9873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video. This is exactly the same problem that our toilets have. I'm going to have a try at tackling the job now that I've seen this.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍

    • @andrewneill9873
      @andrewneill9873 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@billshowto As a follow up to my first comment, I followed your instructions here, and now BOTH of our toilets are 100% leak free for the first time in ages. Thank you once again. 😊👍

  • @Anth369
    @Anth369 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight to the point! Love it mate. Cheers BILL

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @pl3629
    @pl3629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ty. i will try this tomorrow for my dripping loo. good guide. good work ^^

  • @midnightkiteflight6333
    @midnightkiteflight6333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If anybody wonders why it isn't working - notice that there is a raised section on the inner ring of the washer. This should be facing UP when you put the washer on, as in the ridge faces upward toward the flush buttons. Once I figured this part out it worked perfectly!

  • @ggNOre420
    @ggNOre420 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    legend! i feel like a lady tradie now i fixed this myself lol. thanks to this video :)

  • @philleslie5472
    @philleslie5472 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helped me out today a lot a it was pretty easy! Thank you

  • @murphy2251
    @murphy2251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Bill. Great video

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @HouseholdDog
    @HouseholdDog ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The man probably saved you a plumbing bill.
    Give him a thumbs up.
    The least we can do.

  • @matthewp4046
    @matthewp4046 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, super helpful

  • @DLHSuper
    @DLHSuper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!!! I just fixed my loo too 👍😂

  • @iibrahim250
    @iibrahim250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It worked at spent only $3. Sleep time mate. Thnx a lot

  • @JESUS_Is_KING573
    @JESUS_Is_KING573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers Bill. Nice easy video to follow and straight to the point👍

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @DUBLDENM
    @DUBLDENM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many thanks mate

  • @aosseily
    @aosseily 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect bro. Thanks so much.

  • @radsy5821
    @radsy5821 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks mate, great video.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍

  • @user-et8hb7ey5j
    @user-et8hb7ey5j 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Big Help!

  • @gerjaison
    @gerjaison ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a genius Bill!

  • @huiwu2085
    @huiwu2085 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much I did it by myself this time! You are gorgeous 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @lee-leelolly1107
    @lee-leelolly1107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, short sweet and to the point. Many thanks 👍🏼

  • @jeoffer
    @jeoffer ปีที่แล้ว

    Just what I was looking for. I'm off to Bunnings this morning to get the seal. I have three toilets with the same cistern so I am going to change them all.

  • @stevo3644
    @stevo3644 ปีที่แล้ว

    A nice quick and easy to follow video. Thanks for sharing

  • @carlosg3385
    @carlosg3385 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legend! Thanks mate

  • @suestokes4377
    @suestokes4377 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Now I know what to do. 😊

  • @ashfry2585
    @ashfry2585 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate!! I have same cistern and almost broke the old plastic trying to remove earlier! got it with ease now

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍👍👍

  • @vicsar
    @vicsar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I knew it had to be simpler that it looked. Thanks! - The more you know.

  • @mithai66
    @mithai66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im watching this in 2021 and your a legend for making this video as i was going to replace my whole toilet , thank you for making this vid mate your a champion

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @roliva22
    @roliva22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video. Cost me $2.55 for a new seal and it stopped the constant running dunny. 👍🏼

  • @mazp1111
    @mazp1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. This saved me money for a plumber to come out and water down the drain, plus a week of waiting for someone else to do it. I was able to fix it myself, thank you.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @magicdeaths
    @magicdeaths 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your amazing mate absolute lifesaver

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @maccart67
    @maccart67 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Bill.

  • @charleytanuvasa9689
    @charleytanuvasa9689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the tip

  • @DJSmith799
    @DJSmith799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Bill

  • @triminhvu8601
    @triminhvu8601 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou very much your video❤