How to fix a leaking running toilet - most common problem

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  • @dukekrallis6727
    @dukekrallis6727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Great work, glad I could help👍

    • @sowhat3430
      @sowhat3430 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @logandevoy8119
      @logandevoy8119 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@billshowtothis is a great, straight-to-the-point tutorial. Thanks for posting 🙂

  • @mdeshon
    @mdeshon ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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 👍

  • @Katers1343
    @Katers1343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @gl6517
    @gl6517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @Democracy_Manifest_SCM
    @Democracy_Manifest_SCM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @chriswagner9941
    @chriswagner9941 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re very welcome 👍👍👍

  • @notsosilentj
    @notsosilentj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @norton750100
    @norton750100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @vijendrasingh674
    @vijendrasingh674 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @blodknut5595
    @blodknut5595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @cleolaeayrs521
    @cleolaeayrs521 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are absolutely amazing!!! Short, straight the point and great step by step guide. Thank you, you've saved me a couple of 100 bucks!

  • @JsIack
    @JsIack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @janetieken6940
    @janetieken6940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @gl782maf
    @gl782maf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @sv1911
    @sv1911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @silentgolden8507
    @silentgolden8507 3 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 🙏

  • @craigm235
    @craigm235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @user-yh9qz1of8r
    @user-yh9qz1of8r ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 👍

  • @prakashrebello6322
    @prakashrebello6322 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic, I am now Mr Bill for my family. Thank you mate!

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @stephencook4694
    @stephencook4694 3 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.

  • @oodlemeister633
    @oodlemeister633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tonyw2808
    @tonyw2808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aero9628
    @aero9628 4 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  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help 👍

  • @The10thDentist
    @The10thDentist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @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!

  • @NazidKimmie
    @NazidKimmie 11 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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @johnd8892
    @johnd8892 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @HouseholdDog
    @HouseholdDog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @alduff1229
    @alduff1229 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good: clear, fast, no nonsense.

  • @brettmoffitt8223
    @brettmoffitt8223 3 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.

  • @rawhitibrown743
    @rawhitibrown743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Bill, how you doing bro. Mate you taught me how to fix mould in my ceiling and now you're showing me how to fix my leaking toilet. Is there nothing that you can't do, bro
    You're awesome mate. You're a godsend. I'm a total fan now mate. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks again from a kiwi mate.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bluedwarf8858
    @bluedwarf8858 4 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

  • @paramel63
    @paramel63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Boxpeoplez
    @Boxpeoplez 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you good sir for a quick and straight to the point tutorial. This helped me fix the toilet at mine. Subscribed!

  • @PositiveVibesOnly5774
    @PositiveVibesOnly5774 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just the right video I've been searching for... ❤

  • @adamleddin7843
    @adamleddin7843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re very welcome 👍

  • @pippatorpi2353
    @pippatorpi2353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @alexandramunoz4551
    @alexandramunoz4551 4 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) 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @mazp1111
    @mazp1111 3 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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @sarajack2241
    @sarajack2241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

    • @goetia1988
      @goetia1988 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same happened to me! 😂

  • @4URinfinite
    @4URinfinite ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So concise. What a time saver. Thank you!

  • @shreda125hilux7
    @shreda125hilux7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Ed-dy6be
    @Ed-dy6be 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re very welcome 👍

  • @deeps8536
    @deeps8536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @dedalus6
    @dedalus6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kylablackwell8599
    @kylablackwell8599 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @loopy7057
    @loopy7057 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lieslnew8247
    @lieslnew8247 4 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  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @screamhawk6626
    @screamhawk6626 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome Bill, no nonsense guide! Really appreciate it.

  • @mithai66
    @mithai66 3 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  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @roliva22
    @roliva22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @imrans9noteplus104
    @imrans9noteplus104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow to the point deserves a million subscriber and million likes

  • @amigee2041
    @amigee2041 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 😜😜😜

  • @melsmith8218
    @melsmith8218 3 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.

  • @jeoffer
    @jeoffer 2 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.

  • @shotchopper
    @shotchopper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @tjinnes
    @tjinnes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Easy to follow and helpful video. Thanks.

  • @kavoadakunimata20
    @kavoadakunimata20 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @boomdunker
    @boomdunker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another thankful viewer here 💪 thank you fixed it up

  • @gerjaison
    @gerjaison 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a genius Bill!

  • @VineshChandra-cf6dd
    @VineshChandra-cf6dd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are doing great job bro.

  • @Smash_Moore
    @Smash_Moore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @marktaylor3770
    @marktaylor3770 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @midnightkiteflight6333
    @midnightkiteflight6333 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @markeggins890
    @markeggins890 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent, you make it look so easy!

  • @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 👍👍👍

  • @Anth369
    @Anth369 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight to the point! Love it mate. Cheers BILL

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @stevo3644
    @stevo3644 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MattyH73
    @MattyH73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tip, off to Bunnings now !

    • @MattyH73
      @MattyH73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And fixed in 5 mins. Thanks again

  • @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 😂

  • @janetieken6940
    @janetieken6940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MGoogle3146
    @MGoogle3146 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Appreciate the quick tutorial, thanks!

  • @cheeseomelette4931
    @cheeseomelette4931 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video, cheers man 👍

  • @iibrahim250
    @iibrahim250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jamesalexander1647
    @jamesalexander1647 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much mate, helped heaps

  • @bsiswanto
    @bsiswanto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Paul-qq7mh
    @Paul-qq7mh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks mate your video was very helpful.

  • @yamintzk778
    @yamintzk778 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot🙏, that's happening the flat I live in.I will try to fix

  • @274sos
    @274sos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip saved an after hours callout.

  • @MalcolmJames-sg3zg
    @MalcolmJames-sg3zg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good tip

  • @chiefjohnson2642
    @chiefjohnson2642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sort, sweet, and much appreciated bro✊🏽

  • @KayceeKira-i7d
    @KayceeKira-i7d 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great Bill. Thank you. But question, before I can take that part out, there’s like this floating device in the tank, would you know how to disconnect it? Thanks you.

  • @pl3629
    @pl3629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lee-leelolly1107
    @lee-leelolly1107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @alexanderandaya6063
    @alexanderandaya6063 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the information.

  • @murphy2251
    @murphy2251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Bill. Great video

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @JESUS_Is_KING573
    @JESUS_Is_KING573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @samueltan8961
    @samueltan8961 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the great video! Just a question, I’ve changed the washer but it still leaks? Any other issues to be aware of? Or wrong washer used?

  • @wwfeatherston
    @wwfeatherston 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @nicosfutureson4450
    @nicosfutureson4450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No worries mate thanks heaps bro off to Bunnings tomorrow

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @geoffstewart9355
    @geoffstewart9355 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. Thank you

  • @ChristineSzabo-ie6hm
    @ChristineSzabo-ie6hm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I fixed my toilet due to your tutorial. I Can you do a tutorial on the other overflow mechanism and how it works and how to change.?

  • @jamesleodonoghue2752
    @jamesleodonoghue2752 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you! Terrific!

  • @rafaelreyesconde2262
    @rafaelreyesconde2262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video! Thanks mate.

  • @huiwu2085
    @huiwu2085 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @duttmohyal3839
    @duttmohyal3839 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DLHSuper
    @DLHSuper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jacquelinekruguna8889
    @jacquelinekruguna8889 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the tip. Very helpful

  • @StephanieHarrison-d2b
    @StephanieHarrison-d2b 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Best video yet but still unable to fix. How do I get the seal off?