I am so thankful for this video. I ordered the valve kit and the included instructions say to remove the whole tank and all. 10 minutes for this video saved me an hour of unnecessary effort and my toilet is now fixed.
A big Thank you. With your instruction I was able as an 82-year-old female to replace the canister easily saving bunches of money if I would have to call a plumber.❤
Excellent! Watched the video, took three deep breaths, rehearsed on the $22 replacement, took off the canister, cleaned the gasket, replaced the canister, turned on the water, flushed the toilet and it worked like a champ in less than 60 seconds! Thank you so much!
Nice work! I’m very happy that it worked for you. I have another video coming out in the very near future that will go over many other problems that you can have with your toilet that you can fix without any tools and it very low cost. thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Thank you for the video! The canister in my Kohler looks a bit different, but had the exact same problem with the top bit breaking off. Your explanation and demonstration of the fix were perfect! So glad I didn't have to replace the whole thing.
Super helpful. This was my first encounter with a Kohler canister valve and had no idea where to start. Your video allowed me to make a quick repair. Thank you!
I've been wondering if I'd need to call someone to take care of this for me and I'm so glad to see I can do it myself. And understanding where to find the model number is so valuable as well. Thank you!
Thanks for the heads up. I just got a Kohler toilet with this exact flush valve. I'm gonna try to move that fill pipe a little bit away from the canister so it doesn't break off that barbed piece. Thanks for the video.
I fixed my toilet thanks to this video! You saved me hours of time and potentially hundreds of dollars as I didn’t have to take apart the tank to replace this part. THANK YOU!
Thank you, this was precisely the information I needed in order to repair a broken tubing tip! Very well explained and appreciate the explanation on the design flaw that causes the tip to break. Kudos to you!
I saw another video that showed how to install the flush valve but, when I actually got my product delivered (I ordered it online from Home Depot), it had a different base than the one in the video. And, when I read the directions on my replacement product, they would have had me removing the tank to install a new base for the flush valve. So, I searched for that original video to watch it again and your video also came up in the list. Your title, "How To Fix a Kohler Canister Flush Valve In 60 Seconds" caught my eye. Thank God I watched it and realized that I didn't even need the new base. I kept the old base and just switched out the top. This may be the BEST video I ever watched on TH-cam. Thank you!
You are right; you shouldn't replace that lower end unless you are having issues with it like water continuing to run into the bowl. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thank you so much! I didn’t have to replace anything, but just being able to take everything apart and reinstall it did the trick. This was easy to follow and understand. Thanks again!
Thanks for the video, very insightful. This is the exact issue I’m dealing with. I’m a beginner when it comes to fixing toilets, but I would assume that the professionals prefer flapper over canister flush systems.
Thanks, great video. My problem with this canister is slightly different... i feel like the canister falls too fast and i get weak flushes. If i hold the handled down a little longer no problem... ideas?
The only real adjustment that might help that is adjusting your fill valve so that the waterline comes all the way up to the top of the canister. If that doesn’t work, you may consider just replacing the canister all together and see if that solves the issue
@UltimateDiyer this is the problem I'm having too. Is the middle of the canister supposed to be full of water? The way ir seems from your explanation in the video is that the center of the canister is full of water and that's a what slows its closing? Or did I misunderstand that? Thanks!
Your explanation of operation was excellent. The problem I found was a build-up of lime /scale in the yellow disc that was not allowing the bowl to refill properly.
That is fantastic, my goal is to teach others how to DIY for that sense of accomplishment and to be able to save money at the same time. You and others like you are why I do what I do. Thank you for watching and commenting!
THANK YOU for this video!! You saved me a lot of time and anxiety from not having to take the back of the toilet off and remove the whole canister!! Loved that it was a quick fix with just a $7 seal.
Awesome video ! I adjusted my toilet valve and flushed my toilet about a dozen times until I watched your video ! Now my toilet flushes like new ! I Appreciate the video. Thank you
Hey I just want to thank you so much! Our toilet broke and I sent this video to my boyfriend at work and he watched it and stopped at Lowe’s on the way home and it only took him a minute to fix it. You explained it so well!! Awesome
Hello 👋 this was an awesome video. My question is my toilet flushes but doesn't fill back up. I usually turn off water n turn it back on and it starts filling back up. In this case its my filler valve i need to replace? Or do i replace the canister?
Great video, thank you! My Kohler Cimarron is about nine years old and I can hear it fill intermittently on its own. I remove the lid periodically and the water level in the tank is below the water line on the side of the tank. I got a replacement (the yellow one) gasket and asked a plumber to replace it when he was here for something else. He said it wasn't needed and did something quickly that stopped the filling. Now, about three years later, it's intermittently filling again. I don't know what he did. I do not hear water running, so the leakage is very slight. Is there an adjustment of some sort that he did? It was very quick. Thank you.
@@user-iv5lo8qx4i it sounds like it is the water level, look at the canister not the side of the tank. The water may be just a bit too high and it is going over the top part of the canister. since you’ve had this problem before and he made a quick adjustment that is where I would look first also, there is a gasket at the bottom of the canister that could be starting to leak. but I would start by looking at the water level at the canister, not the side of the tank. Thank you for watching and thank you for the question
Detailed, informative presentation. Key elements reinforced via repetition, nice touch. Speed just right for comprehension, able to listen and relate words to the video, without rewinding to replay as one often must do in many such videos.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the comment. Be sure you check out the latest video. It shows a lot of tips and tricks on how to keep your toilet running smoothly and it has some cool stuff about the canister in it as well. A cheaper part that you can get now on that same unit.
Thank you so much for this video!! I purchased the part from Home Depot and replaced the broken upper portion of the flush valve (the part you said breaks easily was broken on ours) in less than 5 minutes!!! It was super easy and no plumber is needed for this repair! I found our model number for all parts in a sticker placed on the underside of the lid.
Thank you Steve for the super thanks, it’s greatly appreciated! So first if the hose keeps popping off, I would replace it with a new hose. I’m assuming the plastic nipple is not broken off . You can get the hose at Home Depot, simply by taking the one off of the unit and matching it, but make sure that the new hose is a little bit longer so the flush arm doesn’t hit it. The new hose will be more flexible. I have even used a small steel s hook attached to the rear of the tank to hold the hose back. The noise could be coming from the hose coming loose and squealing or the part itself could be defective. I’m not sure if you fully replaced that part or you’re asking me if it needs to be replaced if it’s making a lot of noise I would probably just replace it. But before you do that remove the tank lid and flush the toilet. A lot of the time the squealing noise is coming from the fill valve, not the flush canister. If that’s the case replace the fill valve or the small gasket inside the valve. I have a video showing you how to do both on my channel. Hope this helps, let me know how it works out. Thank you again appreciate you watching.
@@UltimateDiyer Thank you! The hose seems ok. It was the yellow nipple that was broken. I replaced the canister in less time than it took me to watch your video!!! Totally fantastic!! You are the 1st person on TH-cam that I have thanked. And I've had to do a lot of DIY lately. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this - this turned a massive project where I thought I had to deconstruct the tank from the bowl to replace the flush valve, to a fix in a matter of a couple of minutes. I am grateful!!
Good morning, great video. Question? My Kohler like your example seems to have problems. Everything seems to be working however the toilet doesn’t flush it fills the bowl with water and doesn’t flush. Used a snake, wide open. The toilet on the other side of wall back to back works great. Could it be the top valve u mentioned? The bottom seal has been changed and seals the tank fine. After sitting the bowl does drain down to normal. Help please..
It’s hard to diagnose without see it in action but if the bowl is filling it sounds like maybe the flush valve isn’t allowing enough water to enter or the fill valve is functioning correctly. Take the tank lid off and flush and see if the take is emptying completely into the bowl. You should only have a small amount of water in the bottom of the tank.
Also I know you said you have a second toilet backed up to this one, you could have a partial clog in your vent stack that is blocking air to that toilet.
Thank you so much for your reply. I found a blockage under the toilet. The snake couldn’t reach it. Used a super plunger for about 10 minutes finally got it loose. Works like a champ now. Keep up the great videos…..
Ahhhhhh … I wish I’d thought to look here BEFORE I “repaired” my toilet! However, I’m glad I found you before I repair it for the third time!!! I used “regular” replacement parts from Home Depot … and it still doesn’t work!! Sooo frustrating, especially when I’ve repaired at least three dozen toilets with no problem! What a pain, but thanks to you, I’m going to order the right thing … and likely replace more than I needed to! THANK YOU!
Great video. My problem is that the canister moves left or right after a couple of flushes making the chain taut, and the canister doesn’t close so toilet keeps running. I already shortened the chain as much as i think is right. Any ideas?
My first thought was the chain/handle as well. Maybe the canister is defective and causing it to stick. The next step would be to replace it, if you are sure the chain and handle are adjusted and working right. Make sure the handle isn’t bent out of shape.
thoughts on repairing when the top piece is not damaged/broken? After flushing the canister is stuck in the up position and wont drop down to stop the flushing of water. Any thoughts? Thanks!
When I come across that, it’s usually the canister itself is just wore out and I end up replacing the whole unit with a new one and it solves the issue.
Thanks so much for this video. You saved me LOTS of time because the installation instructions for this part involve many unnecessary and time consuming steps. It really did take 60 seconds and I am so appreciative 🙂
That is fantastic that it made it easier on you, that’s the whole reason. I try to make the videos and I’m hopefully getting better at it every day. Thank you for watching and thank you for the nice comment.
Thanks for the video! First time I took the lid off the tank and saw that yellow disk I said a few choice words and put the lid back on. Your instructions were super helpful!!
The whole yellow disc came off the tube underneath of it on mine. The rubber hose is still connected. But every time I flush that whole disc lifts up and starts spraying to the side. I can see where the previous homeowner tried to glue it back in. It worked for a few years though. I think I'll just replace mine lol
I have replaced the Fill Valve (with a FluidMaster 400H - off the shelf at the orange Big Box store) - because it seemed the float would stick (the float moves up and down on the shaft of the Fill Valve - it is not the "ball on an arm" type). After watching this video, I now know the Cannister type Flapper Valve could be part of the problem (it is not a new toilet; but I don't know how old it is - at least five years, anyway). I think the advantage of the 400H might be the ability to adjust the amount of water that goes into the Bowl - the Fill Valve I am replacing had no such adjustment. Great Video!
Good video. It seems the fitting on my yellow disc is fine and intact. But the hose is stiff and brittle and keeps popping off so it seems all i need is a new line. But im not sure if the is a little clamp holding the line on the fill valve or if it just pops off. I dont wanna go in and just pull and end up breaking my fill valve. Should that just pull off? Thanks!
Thanks for the help. My problem was with the yellow disk but it appears to be an installer induced failure. The installer apparently apparently removed the two locking protuberances on the stem of the disk. I see no way it could be
Thanks! I thought I had to order some replacement parts and all I needed to do was reattach the little pole and turn clockwise! This was so helpful and easy to understand! :-)
Thanks for the help. My problem was with the yellow disk but it appears to be an installer induced failure. The installer apparently removed the two locking protuberances on the stem of the disk. I see no way it could be normal wear. After 6 years, the disk began shooting off whenever the toilet was flushed. Your video walked me through the disassembly and installation of a new repair kit. I was having no success finding the repair part until you said that I needed to get the model number off the tank. Thanks again.
I've been having a related but not identical issue. In my case the issue is that the flush valve drops down too quickly, preventing the bowl from refilling properly regardless of fill valve settings. Is it possible I've got water inside the canister that's weighing it down, or is it a design issue?
We’ve had several others with the same issue and generally replacing the entire valve assembly. Seems to fix the problem. Just make sure that the water level is set correctly which it assumes you did by your description. Sometimes the handle itself can be bent and not flushing properly as well, so be sure you check those parameters. Also be sure you’re checking your fill valve that it is functioning and filling correctly. If it is clogged and not putting enough water out, sometimes it will not get enough water out in time and the canister shuts prematurely.
@@UltimateDiyer Thanks! The problem actually arose when replacing both the flush valve seal and the entire fill valve in one go, so it shouldn't be an issue with the fill valve. I'll replace that entire upper flush valve assembly and hopefully that'll fix it!
@@UltimateDiyerProject complete. And it worked!!! Strange thing. We just had the toilet installed, and it started running immediately. Replacing the unit on the left changed nothing. I even switched out all of the little valves. But replacing the canister, as you suggested in this video, did the trick. Thanks again Man.
Good presentation. Showing the connection method between the removable part and the piece that stays in place reinforces the "twist" needed to get those pieces apart.
This makes sense. My case,I flush the handle down, drum raises and immediatly drum drops, leaves half the water in the tank, and toilet doesn't flush. I have to hold down handle till tank completely empties, and then it will flush. Replace drum?
I have had several do that and yes that’s a good option but first make sure the water level is set to the very top of the canister. Also I have seen damaged handles/rods that case poor flushing. Those are simple checks first and then try a new canister. Lastly fill valve can also case weird flush if they are clogging from hard water.
I want to thank YOU for the great easy tip to change out the cannister.. I had bought all new parts for the 3 Kohler toilets after 2 started leaking from the seal.. after watching your video I only had to change out the cannister the easy way and problems solved ! Too bad KOHLER cant make a better seal!!!
The toilet wouldn’t flush at all. I used another video to figure out that I needed to test the water pressure. Somehow the water valve had been turned way down.
The yellow cap on top broke on my unit. The piece that secures it to the canister snapped off. Thanks for the video to let me know what i was getting into.
Why do you even need to yellow disc on top? Won’t it just break again? Is there an alternative solution for the fill hose other than hooking it to a new yellow disc?
Thank you for this vid. Helpful. My problem is. If I flush the toilet the water does not kick on to fill the tank. I've cleaned and flushed the flush valve. I don't believe the float is sticking. However, if I turn the water supply off, and then on, the water rushes into the canister as it should. Perplexing. Any thoughts. Have you encountered this issue? I'm now subscribed to your channel. Much appreciate your coaching.
Thank you for subscribing and watching! Generally when I see that issue it’s in the fill valve not the flush valve. I would rebuild or replace the valve. Both are easy and I have videos showing both. Look under my plumbing playlist.
Possibly and possibly the handle is bent and out of alignment. Every once in a while I change the entire handle assembly if it seems to be sticking. You can slowly push the handle and see if you find the sticking spot. If that doesn’t solve the problem, then I would look closely at the seal or maybe even the entire flush assembly.
There can be a lot of reasons, from clogs to faulty fill and flush valves. But if the unit is actually getting stuck in the up position, it sounds like its time to change out the canister.
This is a great video and I am thrilled that I found your channel. When I asked Kohler about my issue they recommended I purchase GP1059291 seal and 1374724 washer. You didn't mention the washer in your video. Where is it and does it need to be replaced? Thanks again and enjoy your coffee.
That is the washer that is located between the part that stays in the tank when you remove the canister like I show In the video. You don’t need to pull that part to repair the canister 99 out of 100 times, that’s why I didn’t mention it in the video. As long as it’s not broken it should be left alone. Thank you for watching and commenting
Sir, I cannot thank you enough. Divorced single woman who has been putting this off for months. took me longer to disconnect the chain than to install the canister. Thank you! $22 for part and plumber wanted $200 for trip..without parts/labor. Thank you!
Finally a guy that shows the detail of the pieces and the quick repair and replace methods. Nice video , appreciate the close-ups of the two piece unit. Nice thanks.. if you take a rubber hose that is a little longer , coil it near the canister connection - much like a service loop in electrical wiring , lightly zip tie it that way so the coil flexes - it might fix that issue pr prolong the inevitable. I saw someone disassemble the yellow cap , there is probably a nifty way to do that - but they showed no closeups.
Awesome ideas, I have a short video coming out this week that shows the disassembly of the yellow disk. They have released a replacement part to fix the issue now. It is supposed to be stronger. The disk unscrews just like the main unit think medication bottle. Thanks for watching and the great insight.
I have not tried that, but I think it would work as long as the pipe size is correct, if you follow my amazon link you can buy the entire pipe system with gaskets
Yes, the stem is a weak part of this type valve and that's exactly why the one in the video was replaced. The good part is its a quick part to change with no tools needed.
I did this replacement a few months ago when the old one broke at the bottom nub. Recently, I've found that there's a tiny trickle of water into the bowl after the tank is full. I pulled the flush canister and checked the gasket. It still seems to be in good shape, soft, and mating surfaces were clean. Is it possible the fill valve is not closing all the way and needs to be replaced?
Great video! When I run the water hose to the barb the toilet runs non-stop. Bought another one and it does the same thing. But if I put hose outside the tube the toilet will fill and work fine
It sounds like the seal at the bottom of the canister is leaking. I talk about the seal in this video. th-cam.com/video/h4UCiQLQaZA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4IERcw9glalnpEh1
I have two K4468 toilets in a house that was built 3 years ago. One toilet has been a problem since the beginning, running ever couple of minutes. You can futz with it, replace the seal (multiple times), grease the seal, clean everything, whatever, it just keeps being annoying. The other toilet has never had a problem and never had anything done to it. Yesterday, I switched the canister assembly between the two toilets and the problem moved. Any ideas? Just buy a new canister, or is there a common problem here that can be addressed?
I have a flush valve with a very hard plastic hose to the fill on the Kohler Canister. This canister has a stem that the hose won't fit on. I think the old one had a recess the tube used to be inserted in (it always popped out.) I want to cut off the hard plastic tube from system and replace with a tube that will replace it and fit on the nipple/stem on the canister. Any ideas? BTW I had ordered the wrong 3" bottom cannister but the flush part in the middle (1/4 turn beak-off easy) was all I needed. Great videos btw. I just need to bowl to fill when the tank is.
I usually get that hose at either the big box store or the local plumbing supply store, take the old one with you to make sure you get the correct one. They are a common size, thank you for watching the video and thank you for the comment. I glad that it helped.
I have a problem with the same unit, only it’s the top yellow disc itself that keeps popping out. I have tried pushing it back into the tube but it will pop back out after a couple flush’s. Any suggestions? Btw the disk does not appear to be broken
I’ve seen that happen as well as the stem breaking off. I would replace the unit. The yellow dish twists on and off but may be broken if it will not stay, a new one is under $9 amzn.to/3A07XQs Hope this helps
@@UltimateDiyer thank you so much! The disc does not appear broken as the bottom half is intact with 2 “half moon” indents, it looks to me like it pressed in and wore out? I’m gonna try some pipe tape and see if it holds. Thank you for the link
That depends the canister will fix that if the reason it is is ghost flushing is because it is slowly draining water due to the leaking canister seals or another possibility can be your fill valve not working correctly. But in most cases, I would start by replacing the canister. It’s quick and easy and most of the time it stops the ghost flushing.
It might, make sure the water level is all the way to the top of the canister before flushing, also make sure the handle is fully operating. If both are good then yes I would change out the canister. Also if there is a clog or partial clog somewhere down the line it will cause weak flushing.
Thanks for the great video. It took me more than a minute, but my Kohler toilet is working like new. I especially appreciated your advice about not need to remove the top piece as mine seemed stuck and I did not want to risk breaking it.
That fantastic, I'm glad it helped you. I install these a lot and they look scary until you actually replace one. Thank you for watching and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment.
Excellent Video. Although you cannot purchase the yellow cap individually, you can purchase the cap, center guide (stem), and chain rebuild kit for the canister. Kohler gp1229656 canister repair kit. @@UltimateDiyer
Thank you! We’re new homeowners and neither my husband nor I were taught how to be handy around the house. We’ve spent a lot on hiring plumbers and carpenters and electricians, but are feeling like we should learn some basics to save money. But who can we learn from? Well, this video helped us a ton! $25 fix and who knows how much more it would have cost us had we called the plumber. I have subscribed! Thanks so much! Next up…do you have a video on how to re-attach a faucet handle that’s fallen off? It’s a kitchen sink handle that sits on the side of the faucet.
I am happy the video helped you and that you subscribed. I haven’t fixed a handle in a while mainly because there are so many different models and usually by the time they get bad the customer wants an all new one. But I will definitely upload the next one that I do. Most of the time it’s a small rubber seal that needs replacing but you may need a special tool to get to it. Some are easy and some are not depending on its age.
I have the same Kohler fill mechanism and after a weeks worth of flushing, the canister rotates90 degrees clockwise to the point where the chain is no longer pulling straight up and starts to bind. Any idea what to do with that? Thanks :)
That’s very interesting, I would most likely just replace the canister because the canister should not be able to move. I just opened up one of my toilets that have that canister and tried to move it and they are locked into place so I’m assuming some type of plastic guide or something is broken loose on yours thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Glad it helped! Be sure you watch the last video that I just put out it has a part that will fix that unit even cheaper. Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Hi, Im having issues with the water fillling up after each flush. I have to take the back cover off and wiggle the valve for it to kick on and fill it back up. Very frustrating. 😫
You May want to replace the flush valve, I have a video or two showing the process. th-cam.com/video/yNtvaL4noU8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dny0r-U-VE_21MTB th-cam.com/video/Ae4eJYFUpTI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cuVc9qGuspjgFNs1 Look at these 2 videos
You might try replacing the rubber hose with a longer more flexible hose, one viewer suggested strapping the longer hose up to keep it away from the handle. I replace the hose each time and it seems to stop the breakage.
I am so thankful for this video. I ordered the valve kit and the included instructions say to remove the whole tank and all. 10 minutes for this video saved me an hour of unnecessary effort and my toilet is now fixed.
I’m happy it helped and saved you time. Thank you for watching and commenting.
"Perfect instructions! Concise, confident, and easy to understand. Thanks!
"Perfect instructions! Concise, confident, and easy to understand. Thanks!
A big Thank you. With your instruction I was able as an 82-year-old female to replace the canister easily saving bunches of money if I would have to call a plumber.❤
Great job! I’m so happy it helped you. Your comment makes what I do on TH-cam worth while. Thank you for watching and the comment.
Excellent! Watched the video, took three deep breaths, rehearsed on the $22 replacement, took off the canister, cleaned the gasket, replaced the canister, turned on the water, flushed the toilet and it worked like a champ in less than 60 seconds! Thank you so much!
Nice work! I’m very happy that it worked for you. I have another video coming out in the very near future that will go over many other problems that you can have with your toilet that you can fix without any tools and it very low cost. thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Thank you for the video! The canister in my Kohler looks a bit different, but had the exact same problem with the top bit breaking off. Your explanation and demonstration of the fix were perfect! So glad I didn't have to replace the whole thing.
Super helpful. This was my first encounter with a Kohler canister valve and had no idea where to start. Your video allowed me to make a quick repair. Thank you!
You are welcome, I’m happy that it was helpful. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I've been wondering if I'd need to call someone to take care of this for me and I'm so glad to see I can do it myself. And understanding where to find the model number is so valuable as well. Thank you!
You are very welcome. I’m glad that I helped. Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Thanks for the heads up. I just got a Kohler toilet with this exact flush valve. I'm gonna try to move that fill pipe a little bit away from the canister so it doesn't break off that barbed piece. Thanks for the video.
Great idea
This gentleman explained the exact common problem I had as clearly as the was standing next to me. Outstanding. I’m subscribed.
Thank you Peter, comments like yours make me want to keep putting out DIY videos, thank you for subscribing and the comment.
Fantastic. Thank you very much for acclimating me to this new style of apparatus...without having to remove the tank. One coffee, coming up.
Thank you I greatly appreciate that, and thank you for watching. I’m happy it helped.
Excellent video. Straight to the point and very clear. Great job.
Thank you very much, appreciate the view and the compliment/comment.
GREAT teaching 👊🏽
I'd never seen a drum-type model
You explained it perfectly
Thank you
Not 82 but am a 73 year old female and I agree your video was a real belssing. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
I am so glad that it actually worked well for you. That’s why I do what I do. Thank you for watching. And thank you for the awesome comment.
I fixed my toilet thanks to this video! You saved me hours of time and potentially hundreds of dollars as I didn’t have to take apart the tank to replace this part. THANK YOU!
You are welcome, happy it helped. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thank you, this was precisely the information I needed in order to repair a broken tubing tip! Very well explained and appreciate the explanation on the design flaw that causes the tip to break. Kudos to you!
I am very glad it helped. Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
I saw another video that showed how to install the flush valve but, when I actually got my product delivered (I ordered it online from Home Depot), it had a different base than the one in the video. And, when I read the directions on my replacement product, they would have had me removing the tank to install a new base for the flush valve. So, I searched for that original video to watch it again and your video also came up in the list. Your title, "How To Fix a Kohler Canister Flush Valve In 60 Seconds" caught my eye. Thank God I watched it and realized that I didn't even need the new base. I kept the old base and just switched out the top. This may be the BEST video I ever watched on TH-cam. Thank you!
You are right; you shouldn't replace that lower end unless you are having issues with it like water continuing to run into the bowl. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thank you so much! I didn’t have to replace anything, but just being able to take everything apart and reinstall it did the trick. This was easy to follow and understand. Thanks again!
Glad that it helped. Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Your video was excellent ! Thank you sooo much ! I am a middle aged woman and had paid Plummer 300 last year for same thing ! ❤
You are so welcome! Comments like yours are why I make the videos. Thank you for watching and the comment.
Thanks for the video, very insightful. This is the exact issue I’m dealing with. I’m a beginner when it comes to fixing toilets, but I would assume that the professionals prefer flapper over canister flush systems.
Honestly they both work well, this unit just wasn’t designed correctly.
Awesome!!!still looking for the part to complete the install!
The parts are listed in the video description. I do know they run out at Amazon from time to time.
Thanks, great video. My problem with this canister is slightly different... i feel like the canister falls too fast and i get weak flushes. If i hold the handled down a little longer no problem... ideas?
The only real adjustment that might help that is adjusting your fill valve so that the waterline comes all the way up to the top of the canister. If that doesn’t work, you may consider just replacing the canister all together and see if that solves the issue
@UltimateDiyer this is the problem I'm having too. Is the middle of the canister supposed to be full of water? The way ir seems from your explanation in the video is that the center of the canister is full of water and that's a what slows its closing? Or did I misunderstand that? Thanks!
Your explanation of operation was excellent.
The problem I found was a build-up of lime /scale in the yellow disc that was not allowing the bowl to refill properly.
Best most easily understood presentation. I was frustrated on replacing the gasket on my Kohler toilet until I watched this. Well Done!
Thank you Jerry, I appreciate you watching and I appreciate the comment
Ahh!! Thank you! As a young woman who was both terrified and determined to tackle this on my own, I literally couldn't have done it without you!!!!
That is fantastic, my goal is to teach others how to DIY for that sense of accomplishment and to be able to save money at the same time. You and others like you are why I do what I do. Thank you for watching and commenting!
THANK YOU for this video!! You saved me a lot of time and anxiety from not having to take the back of the toilet off and remove the whole canister!! Loved that it was a quick fix with just a $7 seal.
Fantastic, I’m glad it helped! Thank you for sharing
Awesome video ! I adjusted my toilet valve and flushed my toilet about a dozen times until I watched your video ! Now my toilet flushes like new ! I Appreciate the video. Thank you
That is fantastic. I am glad that my video helped you. I really appreciate you watching and the awesome comment.!
the yellow disk broke off and the replacement was just as you said. easy peasy. Thanks
You’re very welcome. I’m glad that it helped thank you for watching and commenting.
Hey I just want to thank you so much! Our toilet broke and I sent this video to my boyfriend at work and he watched it and stopped at Lowe’s on the way home and it only took him a minute to fix it. You explained it so well!! Awesome
That is fantastic, I’m happy that it helped. Thank you for letting me know that it was helpful.
Hello 👋 this was an awesome video. My question is my toilet flushes but doesn't fill back up. I usually turn off water n turn it back on and it starts filling back up. In this case its my filler valve i need to replace? Or do i replace the canister?
That sounds like a fill valve issue, I would start there. Thanks for watching and commenting
Excellent! The last video I watched had me removing the tank! I was going to call a plumber.
Oh no, that would be a ton of extra work, thank you for watching and thank you for the compliment
Great video, thank you! My Kohler Cimarron is about nine years old and I can hear it fill intermittently on its own. I remove the lid periodically and the water level in the tank is below the water line on the side of the tank. I got a replacement (the yellow one) gasket and asked a plumber to replace it when he was here for something else. He said it wasn't needed and did something quickly that stopped the filling. Now, about three years later, it's intermittently filling again. I don't know what he did. I do not hear water running, so the leakage is very slight. Is there an adjustment of some sort that he did? It was very quick. Thank you.
@@user-iv5lo8qx4i it sounds like it is the water level, look at the canister not the side of the tank. The water may be just a bit too high and it is going over the top part of the canister. since you’ve had this problem before and he made a quick adjustment that is where I would look first also, there is a gasket at the bottom of the canister that could be starting to leak. but I would start by looking at the water level at the canister, not the side of the tank.
Thank you for watching and thank you for the question
Detailed, informative presentation. Key elements reinforced via repetition, nice touch. Speed just right for comprehension, able to listen and relate words to the video, without rewinding to replay as one often must do in many such videos.
Thank you for the excellent feedback. I’m still learning how to create content and have had my struggles. This kind of feedback really helps.
Excellent explanation, you saved me time. God bless you on all your projects.❤
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the comment. Be sure you check out the latest video. It shows a lot of tips and tricks on how to keep your toilet running smoothly and it has some cool stuff about the canister in it as well. A cheaper part that you can get now on that same unit.
Thank you so much for this video!! I purchased the part from Home Depot and replaced the broken upper portion of the flush valve (the part you said breaks easily was broken on ours) in less than 5 minutes!!! It was super easy and no plumber is needed for this repair! I found our model number for all parts in a sticker placed on the underside of the lid.
That is fantastic. I’m glad that it helped. Thank you so much for watching and the great comment.
excellent job on this! Thank you.
Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment
Thanks!
Thank you Steve for the super thanks, it’s greatly appreciated!
So first if the hose keeps popping off, I would replace it with a new hose. I’m assuming the plastic nipple is not broken off . You can get the hose at Home Depot, simply by taking the one off of the unit and matching it, but make sure that the new hose is a little bit longer so the flush arm doesn’t hit it. The new hose will be more flexible. I have even used a small steel s hook attached to the rear of the tank to hold the hose back. The noise could be coming from the hose coming loose and squealing or the part itself could be defective. I’m not sure if you fully replaced that part or you’re asking me if it needs to be replaced if it’s making a lot of noise I would probably just replace it. But before you do that remove the tank lid and flush the toilet. A lot of the time the squealing noise is coming from the fill valve, not the flush canister. If that’s the case replace the fill valve or the small gasket inside the valve. I have a video showing you how to do both on my channel. Hope this helps, let me know how it works out. Thank you again appreciate you watching.
@@UltimateDiyer Thank you! The hose seems ok. It was the yellow nipple that was broken. I replaced the canister in less time than it took me to watch your video!!! Totally fantastic!! You are the 1st person on TH-cam that I have thanked. And I've had to do a lot of DIY lately. Thanks again.
You are very welcome
Thank you so much for this - this turned a massive project where I thought I had to deconstruct the tank from the bowl to replace the flush valve, to a fix in a matter of a couple of minutes. I am grateful!!
You’re welcome. I’m happy that it helped you. Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Good morning, great video. Question? My Kohler like your example seems to have problems. Everything seems to be working however the toilet doesn’t flush it fills the bowl with water and doesn’t flush. Used a snake, wide open. The toilet on the other side of wall back to back works great. Could it be the top valve u mentioned? The bottom seal has been changed and seals the tank fine. After sitting the bowl does drain down to normal. Help please..
It’s hard to diagnose without see it in action but if the bowl is filling it sounds like maybe the flush valve isn’t allowing enough water to enter or the fill valve is functioning correctly. Take the tank lid off and flush and see if the take is emptying completely into the bowl. You should only have a small amount of water in the bottom of the tank.
Also I know you said you have a second toilet backed up to this one, you could have a partial clog in your vent stack that is blocking air to that toilet.
Thank you so much for your reply. I found a blockage under the toilet. The snake couldn’t reach it. Used a super plunger for about 10 minutes finally got it loose. Works like a champ now. Keep up the great videos…..
That's great news, I thought it sounded like a blockage of some kind. @@tom1397-p7y
This is the MOST INFORMATIVE video I've ever seen! Toilets working great now!! Thanks!! New subscriber!
Thank You for subscribing and the great comment , I very happy it helped you!
Ahhhhhh … I wish I’d thought to look here BEFORE I “repaired” my toilet! However, I’m glad I found you before I repair it for the third time!!! I used “regular” replacement parts from Home Depot … and it still doesn’t work!! Sooo frustrating, especially when I’ve repaired at least three dozen toilets with no problem! What a pain, but thanks to you, I’m going to order the right thing … and likely replace more than I needed to!
THANK YOU!
Thank you Craig, I appreciate you watching and the awesome comment. Let me know how it works out.
Thank You so much for this video! You have no idea how many people you are helping with video! Saved me from calling the plumber!
I’m glad that the helped you. Thank you for watching and taking the time to let me know that what I’m doing is worth while.
Great video. My problem is that the canister moves left or right after a couple of flushes making the chain taut, and the canister doesn’t close so toilet keeps running. I already shortened the chain as much as i think is right. Any ideas?
My first thought was the chain/handle as well. Maybe the canister is defective and causing it to stick. The next step would be to replace it, if you are sure the chain and handle are adjusted and working right. Make sure the handle isn’t bent out of shape.
Thank you for such an easy explanation on how to replace the gasket. You're a godsend!
You are welcome. I’m glad it helped. Thank you for watching and thank you for sharing
thoughts on repairing when the top piece is not damaged/broken? After flushing the canister is stuck in the up position and wont drop down to stop the flushing of water. Any thoughts? Thanks!
When I come across that, it’s usually the canister itself is just wore out and I end up replacing the whole unit with a new one and it solves the issue.
Thanks so much for this video. You saved me LOTS of time because the installation instructions for this part involve many unnecessary and time consuming steps. It really did take 60 seconds and I am so appreciative 🙂
That is fantastic that it made it easier on you, that’s the whole reason. I try to make the videos and I’m hopefully getting better at it every day. Thank you for watching and thank you for the nice comment.
Timely info. This saved me a bunch of time and tribulations on pulling the tank.
Thanks.
You are very welcome, happy it helped. Thank you for watching and commenting.
My issue is the other end of hose keeps coming off....any fix for that? Is there supposed to be a clip that holds it on?
Sounds like the hose is wore out, I replaced mine. You can get new hoses at Home Depot.
Thanks for the video! First time I took the lid off the tank and saw that yellow disk I said a few choice words and put the lid back on. Your instructions were super helpful!!
I’m glad it helped you Sharon, thank you for watching and commenting
The whole yellow disc came off the tube underneath of it on mine. The rubber hose is still connected. But every time I flush that whole disc lifts up and starts spraying to the side. I can see where the previous homeowner tried to glue it back in. It worked for a few years though. I think I'll just replace mine lol
Yes I would get the new one and be done
Thank you so much! You saved me a lot of time or money! ( I even don't know where to get the parts)
You are welcome, thank you for watching and commenting
I have replaced the Fill Valve (with a FluidMaster 400H - off the shelf at the orange Big Box store) - because it seemed the float would stick (the float moves up and down on the shaft of the Fill Valve - it is not the "ball on an arm" type). After watching this video, I now know the Cannister type Flapper Valve could be part of the problem (it is not a new toilet; but I don't know how old it is - at least five years, anyway). I think the advantage of the 400H might be the ability to adjust the amount of water that goes into the Bowl - the Fill Valve I am replacing had no such adjustment. Great Video!
Yes, that should help. Thank you for watching and commenting. Let me know how it goes.
Good video. It seems the fitting on my yellow disc is fine and intact. But the hose is stiff and brittle and keeps popping off so it seems all i need is a new line. But im not sure if the is a little clamp holding the line on the fill valve or if it just pops off. I dont wanna go in and just pull and end up breaking my fill valve. Should that just pull off? Thanks!
You should be able to pull that clip loose.
Thank you so much. The water was running into the tube. I made the adjustment and the water stopped trickling in the bowl.
You’re very welcome, happy it helped
Thanks for the help. My problem was with the yellow disk but it appears to be an installer induced failure. The installer apparently apparently removed the two locking protuberances on the stem of the disk. I see no way it could be
Thank you, happy it helped!
Finally someone who knows what they're talking about!!
Thank you, I hope it helped!
Thanks! I thought I had to order some replacement parts and all I needed to do was reattach the little pole and turn clockwise! This was so helpful and easy to understand! :-)
That’s fantastic. I’m glad it helped. I appreciate you watching it and commenting.
Thanks for the help. My problem was with the yellow disk but it appears to be an installer induced failure. The installer apparently removed the two locking protuberances on the stem of the disk. I see no way it could be normal wear. After 6 years, the disk began shooting off whenever the toilet was flushed. Your video walked me through the disassembly and installation of a new repair kit. I was having no success finding the repair part until you said that I needed to get the model number off the tank. Thanks again.
You’re welcome, im glad it helped, thank you for watching and commenting.
I've been having a related but not identical issue. In my case the issue is that the flush valve drops down too quickly, preventing the bowl from refilling properly regardless of fill valve settings. Is it possible I've got water inside the canister that's weighing it down, or is it a design issue?
We’ve had several others with the same issue and generally replacing the entire valve assembly. Seems to fix the problem. Just make sure that the water level is set correctly which it assumes you did by your description. Sometimes the handle itself can be bent and not flushing properly as well, so be sure you check those parameters. Also be sure you’re checking your fill valve that it is functioning and filling correctly. If it is clogged and not putting enough water out, sometimes it will not get enough water out in time and the canister shuts prematurely.
@@UltimateDiyer Thanks! The problem actually arose when replacing both the flush valve seal and the entire fill valve in one go, so it shouldn't be an issue with the fill valve. I'll replace that entire upper flush valve assembly and hopefully that'll fix it!
Thanks so much for making this video Man. This may solve my problem. I already replaced the other unit on the left side.
I hope it solves your problem and thank you for watching!
@@UltimateDiyerProject complete. And it worked!!! Strange thing. We just had the toilet installed, and it started running immediately. Replacing the unit on the left changed nothing. I even switched out all of the little valves. But replacing the canister, as you suggested in this video, did the trick. Thanks again Man.
Good presentation. Showing the connection method between the removable part and the piece that stays in place reinforces the "twist" needed to get those pieces apart.
Thank you
This makes sense. My case,I flush the handle down, drum raises and immediatly drum drops, leaves half the water in the tank, and toilet doesn't flush. I have to hold down handle till tank completely empties, and then it will flush. Replace drum?
I have had several do that and yes that’s a good option but first make sure the water level is set to the very top of the canister. Also I have seen damaged handles/rods that case poor flushing. Those are simple checks first and then try a new canister. Lastly fill valve can also case weird flush if they are clogging from hard water.
You explained this excellent!!!
Thank you for watching it. Thank you for the comment.
I want to thank YOU for the great easy tip to change out the cannister.. I had bought all new parts for the 3 Kohler toilets after 2 started leaking from the seal.. after watching your video I only had to change out the cannister the easy way and problems solved ! Too bad KOHLER cant make a better seal!!!
That’s fantastic, I very happy it helped you. And yes they need to improve their system. It’s definitely an issue. Thank you very much for watching.
Bless you sir for making this video! Made my swap exactly what you said it would be and saved me so much time and frustration....THANK YOU!!
You are welcome, I’m glad it helped you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you, Sir! I didn't fix my problem with your knowledge, but I learned what *wasn't* wrong ... so ... I guess I did!
Well, that’s awesome that you were able to figure it out. By the way what was wrong with yours? Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
The toilet wouldn’t flush at all. I used another video to figure out that I needed to test the water pressure. Somehow the water valve had been turned way down.
Great video ,, Very much appreciated!
You are very welcome, thank you for watching and commenting
@ This video is going to save me Hundreds ,Again Thanks
The yellow cap on top broke on my unit. The piece that secures it to the canister snapped off. Thanks for the video to let me know what i was getting into.
You’re very welcome. I’m glad that it helped. Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Why do you even need to yellow disc on top? Won’t it just break again? Is there an alternative solution for the fill hose other than hooking it to a new yellow disc?
Thank you for this vid. Helpful. My problem is. If I flush the toilet the water does not kick on to fill the tank. I've cleaned and flushed the flush valve. I don't believe the float is sticking. However, if I turn the water supply off, and then on, the water rushes into the canister as it should. Perplexing. Any thoughts. Have you encountered this issue? I'm now subscribed to your channel. Much appreciate your coaching.
Thank you for subscribing and watching! Generally when I see that issue it’s in the fill valve not the flush valve. I would rebuild or replace the valve. Both are easy and I have videos showing both. Look under my plumbing playlist.
Great video. Very helpful and thanks!
I am happy it helped, thank you for watching and the comment.
My 3 year old Kohler is just VERY hard to flush, 2 hands on handle to force a flush especially if not used for 8 hours? flapper seal on the flush can?
Possibly and possibly the handle is bent and out of alignment. Every once in a while I change the entire handle assembly if it seems to be sticking. You can slowly push the handle and see if you find the sticking spot. If that doesn’t solve the problem, then I would look closely at the seal or maybe even the entire flush assembly.
What causes the drum to not drop down? Mine is always getting stuck on the lift position.
There can be a lot of reasons, from clogs to faulty fill and flush valves. But if the unit is actually getting stuck in the up position, it sounds like its time to change out the canister.
So what comes with the kit? I would rather replace the fill valve and the canister. Is it 2 kits?
One kit is just a flush valve "canister." If you want everything, then yes,
you will need the fill valve.
Thanks for such a clear, straightforward video. You saved me a ton of time and probably a few bucks as well.
You are very welcome. I’m glad that it helped you. I appreciate you watching and the comment.
Can I tell you how much time you saved me?!!!! Thank you so much!! It took longer to watch the video than to change since you explained so well.
That is awesome. That’s why I make the videos to help others. Thank you so much for the kind comment and watching my video.
This is a great video and I am thrilled that I found your channel. When I asked Kohler about my issue they recommended I purchase GP1059291 seal and 1374724 washer. You didn't mention the washer in your video. Where is it and does it need to be replaced? Thanks again and enjoy your coffee.
That is the washer that is located between the part that stays in the tank when you remove the canister like I show In the video. You don’t need to pull that part to repair the canister 99 out of 100 times, that’s why I didn’t mention it in the video. As long as it’s not broken it should be left alone. Thank you for watching and commenting
Sir, I cannot thank you enough. Divorced single woman who has been putting this off for months. took me longer to disconnect the chain than to install the canister. Thank you! $22 for part and plumber wanted $200 for trip..without parts/labor. Thank you!
You are very welcome. I am glad that it helped. Thank you for watching and the awesome comment.
Finally a guy that shows the detail of the pieces and the quick repair and replace methods. Nice video , appreciate the close-ups of the two piece unit. Nice thanks.. if you take a rubber hose that is a little longer , coil it near the canister connection - much like a service loop in electrical wiring , lightly zip tie it that way so the coil flexes - it might fix that issue pr prolong the inevitable.
I saw someone disassemble the yellow cap , there is probably a nifty way to do that - but they showed no closeups.
Awesome ideas, I have a short video coming out this week that shows the disassembly of the yellow disk. They have released a replacement part to fix the issue now. It is supposed to be stronger. The disk unscrews just like the main unit think medication bottle. Thanks for watching and the great insight.
Can you change from a flapper type to this type ?
I have not tried that, but I think it would work as long as the pipe size is correct, if you follow my amazon link you can buy the entire pipe system with gaskets
I don't know how but my stem broke am I going to need to replace the whole thing 8:51
Yes, the stem is a weak part of this type valve and that's exactly why the one in the video was replaced. The good part is its a quick part to change with no tools needed.
I did this replacement a few months ago when the old one broke at the bottom nub. Recently, I've found that there's a tiny trickle of water into the bowl after the tank is full. I pulled the flush canister and checked the gasket. It still seems to be in good shape, soft, and mating surfaces were clean. Is it possible the fill valve is not closing all the way and needs to be replaced?
Yes, I would definitely change the fill valve if you are sure the gasket is good on the flush valve.
Thank you for watching!
@@UltimateDiyer appreciate the feedback!
Great video! When I run the water hose to the barb the toilet runs non-stop. Bought another one and it does the same thing. But if I put hose outside the tube the toilet will fill and work fine
It sounds like the seal at the bottom of the canister is leaking. I talk about the seal in this video. th-cam.com/video/h4UCiQLQaZA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4IERcw9glalnpEh1
I have two K4468 toilets in a house that was built 3 years ago. One toilet has been a problem since the beginning, running ever couple of minutes. You can futz with it, replace the seal (multiple times), grease the seal, clean everything, whatever, it just keeps being annoying. The other toilet has never had a problem and never had anything done to it. Yesterday, I switched the canister assembly between the two toilets and the problem moved. Any ideas? Just buy a new canister, or is there a common problem here that can be addressed?
I replaced the canister easily (thank you!) but now my toilet is running. Is the chain too tight?
see above reply
I have a flush valve with a very hard plastic hose to the fill on the Kohler Canister. This canister has a stem that the hose won't fit on. I think the old one had a recess the tube used to be inserted in (it always popped out.) I want to cut off the hard plastic tube from system and replace with a tube that will replace it and fit on the nipple/stem on the canister. Any ideas?
BTW I had ordered the wrong 3" bottom cannister but the flush part in the middle (1/4 turn beak-off easy) was all I needed. Great videos btw. I just need to bowl to fill when the tank is.
I usually get that hose at either the big box store or the local plumbing supply store, take the old one with you to make sure you get the correct one. They are a common size, thank you for watching the video and thank you for the comment. I glad that it helped.
I have a problem with the same unit, only it’s the top yellow disc itself that keeps popping out. I have tried pushing it back into the tube but it will pop back out after a couple flush’s. Any suggestions? Btw the disk does not appear to be broken
I’ve seen that happen as well as the stem breaking off. I would replace the unit. The yellow dish twists on and off but may be broken if it will not stay, a new one is under $9
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@@UltimateDiyer thank you so much! The disc does not appear broken as the bottom half is intact with 2 “half moon” indents, it looks to me like it pressed in and wore out? I’m gonna try some pipe tape and see if it holds. Thank you for the link
My Kohler toilet does the ghost or phantom flushing. Will replacing the canister solve this problem?
That depends the canister will fix that if the reason it is is ghost flushing is because it is slowly draining water due to the leaking canister seals or another possibility can be your fill valve not working correctly. But in most cases, I would start by replacing the canister. It’s quick and easy and most of the time it stops the ghost flushing.
There is also a seal at the bottom of that canister that you can try to replace that only cost a few dollars
Thanks! you did a great job explaining this!
You’re very welcome. I’m glad that it helped. Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
OMG! Thank you!! I was really dreading detaching the entire tank like the instructions said
You are very welcome, thank you for watching and commenting.
My toilet flushes weakly and barely empties the. Would this solve my problem? Thanks.
It might, make sure the water level is all the way to the top of the canister before flushing, also make sure the handle is fully operating. If both are good then yes I would change out the canister. Also if there is a clog or partial clog somewhere down the line it will cause weak flushing.
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Thanks for the great video. It took me more than a minute, but my Kohler toilet is working like new. I especially appreciated your advice about not need to remove the top piece as mine seemed stuck and I did not want to risk breaking it.
That fantastic, I'm glad it helped you. I install these a lot and they look scary until you actually replace one. Thank you for watching and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment.
Excellent Video. Although you cannot purchase the yellow cap individually, you can purchase the cap, center guide (stem), and chain rebuild kit for the canister. Kohler gp1229656 canister repair kit. @@UltimateDiyer
How high should the water be on the canister?
To just below the top of the fill pipe
Thank you! We’re new homeowners and neither my husband nor I were taught how to be handy around the house. We’ve spent a lot on hiring plumbers and carpenters and electricians, but are feeling like we should learn some basics to save money. But who can we learn from? Well, this video helped us a ton! $25 fix and who knows how much more it would have cost us had we called the plumber. I have subscribed! Thanks so much!
Next up…do you have a video on how to re-attach a faucet handle that’s fallen off? It’s a kitchen sink handle that sits on the side of the faucet.
I am happy the video helped you and that you subscribed. I haven’t fixed a handle in a while mainly because there are so many different models and usually by the time they get bad the customer wants an all new one. But I will definitely upload the next one that I do. Most of the time it’s a small rubber seal that needs replacing but you may need a special tool to get to it. Some are easy and some are not depending on its age.
Well done! You are very good at instructional videos. Thanks
Thank you very much, I appreciate you watching and the comment.
I have the same Kohler fill mechanism and after a weeks worth of flushing, the canister rotates90 degrees clockwise to the point where the chain is no longer pulling straight up and starts to bind. Any idea what to do with that? Thanks :)
That’s very interesting, I would most likely just replace the canister because the canister should not be able to move. I just opened up one of my toilets that have that canister and tried to move it and they are locked into place so I’m assuming some type of plastic guide or something is broken loose on yours thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Thank You! This was a great help.
Glad it helped! Be sure you watch the last video that I just put out it has a part that will fix that unit even cheaper. Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment.
Hi, Im having issues with the water fillling up after each flush. I have to take the back cover off and wiggle the valve for it to kick on and fill it back up. Very frustrating. 😫
You May want to replace the flush valve, I have a video or two showing the process. th-cam.com/video/yNtvaL4noU8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dny0r-U-VE_21MTB
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Look at these 2 videos
Thanks Man. I'll find out on Saturday.
You are very welcome, good luck with the repair!
i have had to replace the little yellow gasket several times. Is that normal?
You might try replacing the rubber hose with a longer more flexible hose, one viewer suggested strapping the longer hose up to keep it away from the handle. I replace the hose each time and it seems to stop the breakage.
Outstanding ... Thank you
Thank you, i’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Do you have a video about the canister for one piece toilets that have tabs on the base instead of threads?
All the tabs broke off on mine.
No I don’t but I will look into that next. What model of toilet do you have?
I have K3813 one piece toilet.