How to easily fix the push button cistern no tools required
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ค. 2014
- If your push button cistern keeps on running into the pan. Here is a quick fix. No tools required.
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Was so stressed because my toilet stopped flushing. Watched this and did exactly as he did. And it started working. Can officially say I’m a qualified TH-cam plumber. This definitely saved me money and headache 🎉🎉
That`s great.
I was very sceptical this would work as the water was running like a waterfall, but it worked!!! Thank you so much! I never had a dad around to show me or ask about this kind of stuff and your channel is very helpful :)
You're welcome!
I have a dad but I still don’t know how to do this 😭
just to show my gratitude to you because you gave me the confidence to go out there, bought my toilet parts for only £12.99...followed your instruction, changed the flusher....saved myself plumber fees! you empowered me...thank you!
Glad you sorted it ok.
Great video - my husbands been meaning to fix our flush for months....I got sick of waiting, found your video and fixed it myself 👍🏻 Thankyou for your help!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much!
I'm on my own now, and pushing up on my 70th year. I knew how to fix the old ones, and my wonderful husband used to fix everything asap when he was still around, but this new-fangled push-button type had me stumped.
After coaxing and teasing with the mechanism to try to get it to stop leaking water, without success, I'd had enough and decided TH-cam was my answer.
And here you are! Bless you, Sir.
No problem 😊
I’ve learned a lot from this guy over the years. Down to earth sort of chat and really helpful. Saved me a fortune in plumbers’ costs. Lovely English accent too.
Thanks a lot Barry.
agreed
Anyone know where he does his business???
@@chrisidakarunathilake4310 in a toilet that always flushes!! 😂
Great tip about the washer. Mine had raised lettering on the one side so I figured the raised lettering would prevent proper seal. Just cleaned it well and reinstalled it smooth side down. Also cleaned inside where it seals to the body inside the toilet. Looks like this worked.
Second issue was my unit does not screw off, there are tabs on either side that have to be released. Not much room for my gnarly hands so i used a boot lace, hooked under the tab and pulled. Replacement gaskets for most name brand units are available on line. If unsure, take the gasket to local plumbing supply or big box hdw stores and compare to get the proper one.
Great video for a plumbing fix that most of us would not consider vs part replacement. Just fixed my son's leaking WC quickly at no cost, no tools required! Highly recommended TH-cam contributor. Thank you, will definitely check your videos in future.
Glad it helped!
Excellent video sir! Simple and direct. Got my fixed under 5 minutes.
many thanks, a five minute fix for what i thought was going to be a long fiddly job, cheers.
No problem.
Let me add my word of thanks to all these countless others. You’re still helping people after 7 years!
Thanks Todd.
definitely worked! I had the plumber quoted me $220 for the repair and i ended up looking for other solutions, this video came up and omg it worked! thank you 🙏🏻
Excellent!
Al, this video is genius! Took five minutes to watch your video and it was so well explained it took me only 1 minute to implement the fix!
No problem, pleased you fixed it OK.
Ive not been able to afford a plumber and my toilets been running non stop for weeks, even after watching many,many different tutorials on how to fix it then just watched your little nugget of gold..and its fixed!!! The best vid ive watched on here, easy to follow even for a novice like me :-) Thanks!
+amanda horvath no problem
What a great idea. Literally just bought a new syphon as mine while it does seal isn't snapping shut like it used to. Generally this is the beginning of the end. What I didn't realise is you could simply twist out the mechanism, I'd normally just disassemble everything / replace the lot. While not hard, it takes time and a new close coupler is required. For the sake of a few quid I'd always replace this, last thing you want is a leak on engaging the flush mechanism. Thanks very much, really love your videos.
Thanks Glenn.
Dude, you're a godsend. I'm an American in Singapore and this is JUST the lifeline I needed to save me. Thanks, thanks, thanks for being so incredibly knowledgeable and giving. Hoorah!!!
No problem Bill, pleased you fixed it OK.
You're a life saver, mate! Saved me a couple of Andrew Jackson's by just flipping that washer around. Much obliged!
No problem.
I might have to spend a couple benj Franklin :(
Perfect quick fix. Exactly what I needed. Thank you for posting!
You're welcome!
I know this is an old post but I’d just like to say a big thanks for uploading this video as it fixed my problem straight away. Turned the rubber seal backwards and found some debris meaning it would never seal properly. No more leaking toilet. 30 mins later guided a friend of mine through the same scenario and got his fixed. Much appreciated thank you.
No problem.
It worked!!!!!! Took less than a minute. You, Sir are an absolute legend and have saved me hundreds in plumbers fees.
Excellent!
Thank you! We just moved to a house that we are renting and I couldn't figure it out on my own. Your instructions and advice worked great.
Great advice - fixed my drip in under a minute - thanks!!!!!
Superb. I am literally the least handy person in the world, but this clip has somehow made a plumber out of me. Bravo.
No problem Jay.
Wow what a clever man , it took me weeks I couldn’t figure out the problem, watching you video I fixated in few minutes ,
Thank you so much, god bless you 👍🙏.
You're welcome!
Thanks mate, saved me a plumber call out! Cheers.
Thank you so much! Husband was away and am so happy that I came across your video as the leaking was driving me nuts. Now I can say to the children, mum fixed the toilet. 😊
Same here! So proud of myself . Regular ol' certified plumber now 😂😂
Thank you so much. I have had this problems for 2 weeks and with this video I just fixed mine. No plumbers can visit with the pandemic. Twas so helpful
Glad it helped
I really thought I’d have to replace the whole unit, having to remove the cistern etc., I had no idea the mechanism could be removed so easily. Replaced the washer, and bingo, all fixed! Thanks so much, you saved me loads of time, trouble and money 👍👍
You are welcome!
Simple but great advice. Was just about to buy new flush system but not needed. Many thanks
No problem Tony.
Thank you! What an easy fix. I was dreading taking the whole thing apart. You’re a life saver.
You're welcome!
It works for me. When I almost wanted to order the new part ($50+), saw your video, tried and it worked, and still works well after two weeks. Thank you!
No problem Jim.
Flipped the washer and it worked a treat. Greatly appreciated mate.
Glad it helped
Thank you so so much sir. I hope this fixes my leak.
Thank you so much, I was so worried that sorting this out would cost loads! What a relief :)
No problem Amy.
What a hero i was given an apointment to wait to fix the unit in the system in given an appointment in 6 days time. I was given directions to turn the isolation valve to stop constant trickle of water and given instructions to turn it to flush the toilet it didnt work i rang them back explaining i had no way of flushing the toilet to be told to throw a bucket full of water down it to force it out ... after flooding the floor and the wall practically running at the toilet with a massive bucket of water i had had enough by this point ... I followed the steps on your video the height needed slightly lowering to get the button back on snug ..turned the isolation valve back on and the water filled in the system ....moment of truth it worked.. thank you so much!
No problem Charlene pleased you sorted it ok.
This clip popped up just at the right time. My toilet was running all the time and I had no clue. Then this little gem popped up and I just had to try it. Worked like a charm. Thank you Derreton33, you are a scholar and a gentleman 👍
Glad I could help!
Thank you for this video! Fixed it instantly !
Thank you, very much appreciate you share your knowledge!!! I was able to very easily fix my problem. Thank you again, save the hassle to call a plumber in COVID-19 times!
You're welcome!
I couldn't find the issue and was going to replace flusher, and many videos don't show this.
It worked. Much appreciated.
No problem.
Actually the Mrs writing here.. I found your excellent advice, simple to follow. Thanks from Australia
Glad to have helped.
Thank you mate its very informative....
this totally worked! thank you!
Thank you so much for this,my overflow has been dripping for weeks,couldn't understand as nothing was going over the top in the cistern.Had a thought it might be taking water from the bottom ins of the top. I did this fix and its worked!
Brilliant!!
No problem Peter.
Just wanted to say thank you! I thought I was going to have to buy a whole new system…. Flipped it around and now it’s all good! God bless you sir
Very welcome!
Thank you!!!!!!!! Saved me from my wife!
lol
Haha 😂
How come there's no water refill pipe on this??
Maybe I misunderstand your question? The water fill is the dark blue and white valve to the left of the cistern. He mentions it at the beginning when he says if there is water going down the overflow, then adjust the valve.
Fixed it! Thank you so much! These toilets aren't very common in the States, but we just moved into a house that has them. I'm used to our old toilets, so this video helped me tremendously.
No problem 😊
Great Video. I have a similar toilet as the one in the video. The supply wouldn't stop because the tank wouldn't fill. Toilet is just out of 1-year warranty and the manufacturer wanted me to get a new complete kit at my expense. But after watching this video, where I saw the main fill valve easily removable helped a lot. The instructions on this video showed me that problem was caused by screw ring that holds the push buttons in tank lid had fallen into the path of fill valve, hence blocking the valve so that the washer couldn't seat. (sloppy install of toilet by contractor!) Thanks for saving me trouble and now no parts or time with this toilet. Fixed!
No problem Alice.
these new age toilets are nothing but junk nothing is made of good quality anymore I'd rather the old fashion toilet
Yes me too Elliot.
Old is gold 😂
dang he's so rough with that washer. imagine him operating his first gf
She might of loved it.
Tyvm for this video & one of your other ones. My mother puts them toilet cistern blocks into the top of the toilet, and ironically that's what it did do, blocked the toilet. Underneath where you push the button the toilet cistern block was stuck in there, so this video educated me how to pull it out and fix it.
Thank you! I suffered with the annoying running for 5 months before looking this up! So Easy!!!
You're welcome!
Just saved myself 160 pounds and whole lot depression and anxiety thanks to your video.
From my home to yours. God bless.
Thanks Geina.
Geina ..It seems funny discussing depression and anxiety caused by a bowl of water, but I know exactly what you're talking about.
Thank you so much for your video! By watching it, I was able to fix the leak myself and saved $$ by not needing to call a plumber!
No problem Dave.
Most helpful video 8 years later :)
Glad to hear it!
Thank you soo much, there are no plumbers in Windermere they come in from Manchester so it’s £175 before they even look at it.
Many thanks Siobhan😊
No problem 😊
THIS ABSOLUTELY WORKED FOR ME IN THE US! PERFECT! THANKS SIR!!!!!!
No problem Glen
A BIG TEXAS THANK YOU! My mother in law called frantic that her toilet would not fill. Of course have to keep the mother in law happy and thanks to you I save the day.
You are so welcome
Many thanks for your video I was being annoyed my intermittent water entering the toilet bowl and now having followed your advice the problem has now been resolved & for free, cheers
No problem Martin.
Great simple video to show toilet workings. I've had trouble for a while now and just had my hands inside the toilet and fixed it no problem. Thanks so much!
No problem.
Saved me a good amount of money on replacement parts.
I was thinking I had to replace the whole flushing mechanism THANKS!!!!!
No problem.
I'm a DYIer and I'm visiting my father-in-law. His guest bathroom toilet has an intermittent leak, so being a devoted son-in-law I'm planning to fix it while I'm here. This toilet is only a few years old. Here in the US these toilets are being used more, but this is the first time I've looked under the hood so to speak. I lifted the tank lid and quickly replaced it realizing that I had no idea how this new contraption worked. Hahaha Thanks to your video I'm feeling a bit better prepared to tackle this problem. Thank you!
No problem good luck with it Pete.
On a roll. Have just used you “removing a radiator” one and came across this one, so repaired the dripping toilet cistern as well. Thanks again.
No problem
Thanks this saved me a lot of hassle and avoided calling a plumber! Easy to replace with your explanation!
No problem Ketan.
dereton33 an you help with intermittent fault with my cistern now filling up very slowly?
Can you advise on problem with cistern not filling up as quickly as it used to? Seems to be an intermittent fault. Do,you have video to resolve problem?
Thanks so much mate. Saved me a plumber coming out for $600 plus fixing the bloody thing. If i could i would shake your hand
No problem Jack.
@@dereton33 would you shake my hand
Great video, so easy to follow. Great teaching skills. Very many thanks.
Thanks Chris.
I called a plumber and was quoted at about £250 just to look at it. Not including parts and labour.
Thank you for saving my wallet 😅 it's greatly appreciated x
No problem Natalie. Have a drink on me.
Mate, you're a legend. Been putting up with that problem for way too long and that fixed it.
No problem.
Thank you for sharing your experience, your time, your tips and tricks. I am sick and tire to wait for my man to try someting !!! I understand that plumber are expensive and far from my home but it’s been a year now that the level and the water do not do their job well. None of my friends could’t help me. It is quite embaressing when someone say to me that my toilet did not flush enough and there is no more water !!! I was desesperated ! Then I DISCOVER your channel. God bless you dear Sir ! Now I will be able to fix it MYSELF with the help of my best girl friend.
Your voice were loud and clear whitout music and the view very good. Please excuse my english as my mother laguage is french.
Have a very nice day.❤❤❤
Reine, 73 years old and proud of her ! 😊
La Prairie, Québec 🇲🇶 ,Canada🇨🇦
Thank you so much for your very kind comments.
Thank you. I have this problem with my toilet in Thailand. Will go and fix later today. Thank you for a easy to follow video.
All the best from sunny Thailand
Thanks, from a damp and wet England.
Sorry to read about the weather in dear old Blighty, here it's been sunny. More good news. I followed your instruction and fixed the problem. Thank you again.
No problem.
Kudos Sir!
Here in Puerto Rico during the Corona Crisis and would just love to thank you for the easy fix.
God knows that everything begins to breakdown in the the middle of something like this and with no hardware stores open.
Hope this reaches you?
Be Safe.
Again, Gracias!
Thanks a lot Jose, pleased to have helped you.
Thank you! I have 3 of these toilets and all of them started sticking around the same time. I was about to order 3 new flush valves, you saved me $60-$80.
No problem, buy yourself a beer with the cash you have saved, mines a brandy. Ha ha.
Thank you so much!!!! We were struggling with our toilet for a week constantly running. So grateful!
No problem.
dereton33 mine won’t twist out 😭
Very useful, worked straight off without needing to turn the water off. Now all i need is to learn how to adjust the water level in the cistern. Thanks very much.
I have a video on that.
By God, that worked! So simple and sorted in a few mins. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Followed the instructions exactly and perfect no more leaks. Thank you
Well done Michael.
Thank you thank you thank you for a simplistic video. You saved my toilet!
You're welcome!
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Both of my toilets started leaking after exactly 5 years (planned obsolescence, anyone?). I inspected the seals and found that water had seeped into both of them causing bubbles to form. I had to special order new seals (weird brand), but as an experiment, I popped the bubbles with a needle and drained the water from them. With the bubbles gone, the seals are roughly back in their original shape, and the leaks seem to have stopped. I'll definitely replace them when the new ones come in, but I'm glad I've confirmed the problem. Thanks again!
No problem Sam.
Thank you!!Easy fix now that you've shown me. I've been listening to this thing turn on and off for 2 months because I had no idea on where to start. You've gained another subscriber.
You are welcome!
Worked like a charm sir! Thank you for sharing. I just heard my toilet running and running. I wasn’t sure what was going on with it. Thanks again.
Glad it helped
Oh my word, I cant believe how really easy this was.Ive had a dripping, trickling water sound from my toilet for awhile now, which was really bugging us.Cudnt afford to get a plumber in yet, so looked on here. Amazingly took me just a few minutes and cudnt believe it, it really has fixed my toilet. No more trickling sound. THANK YOU so very very much. you are a star:-)
Lisa Pettman No problem Lisa, pleased you fixed it OK. Al.
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You've shown us a Very simply way to fix this flush. Thank you i fixed mine , the video was very helpful
No problem.
Thank you!!! Sometimes the simplest fix is the most brilliant one...
You're welcome!
You have given me the confidence to sort out my fix. Thank you.
No problem.
Great video, helped us out. The rubber part had dropped off ours completely. Just a matter of pushing the plastic back on which holds the rubber seal. I would have had no idea without this video!
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for your video it’s saved me a tonne of time and money, I feel so proud I actually fixed it all by myself
You're welcome!
Thanks Derek. After seeing your very helpful video, I replaced the washer, which was the culprit for water seeping down the pan. However, to remove my siphon unit I had to place both hands at the bottom of the siphon to disengage it before I could lift it clear and examine the washer.
Some are a little stiff.
THANK YOU!!!!! I've been messing with this problem for a long time. You're method worked great!!!
No problem
Was about to go wickes. Buy a new cistern. Replace it. Etc. Etc.
Did what you said. Done in three mins. Thank you so much. I salute you.
No problem AMARJIT.
Excellent advice! My washer is in too sorry a state for this, but now if the replacement goes I have a stop-gap. Huge thanks!
Glad it helped!
Just simple & great as usual. I bet apprentices love you.
I hope so!
Thank you so much mate. The little flush stopped working would only flush when held down. This solved the problem. Quick easy fix.
You're welcome!
Just done it 🎉58 yr old woman here and it worked !!!!! Wow
There is no age limit well done.
Have to say...Thank you very much,i was about to head to the merchants to give them a long winded explanation,you saved me time and money.Much appreciated your a star.
Glad I could help!
Couldn't get mine to come out but after turning and "schoogling" a few times the cistern started to refill, the water stopped running into the bowl and all was well with my toilet again! Saved me a weekend callout, thank you!
Great stuff.
Thanks for this video! I got stung with a huge water bill at my last house because of this. Just watched this and sorted the problem in my new bathroom!
Nice work!
Fantastic advice! Worked a treat.... Thanks ever so much Al.
+Keith Burnett . No problem.
HEY AL !!! Fixed my water leak on my toilet using the tip featured in this video THANKS SOOO MUCH !!!
Damian Kitchen No problem. Al.
Having watched a few videos, this was the trick that fixed it - thanks very much!
You went to the wrong ones first.
WOW! , i just fixed my leaking toilet with this video ! This saved my day, time and $$ .. awesome !, thank your very much !👍👍👍
You're welcome!