How to fix a toilet seat

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  • @billshowto
    @billshowto  Рік тому +140

    After many requests for how to fix a loose toilet seat when the screw won’t hold. Hopes this helps👍👍👍

    • @claireshakespeare3693
      @claireshakespeare3693 Рік тому +3

      thanks for the video but both my silver caps won't come off to allow me tighten the screws. Do you have a remedy for this? Thanks, Claire

    • @vtechead1
      @vtechead1 Рік тому +1

      Mthey must be on pretty tight. Slide the blade of a knife under each side of the cap and try to lever the cap upwards.

    • @TonyTalksTaylor
      @TonyTalksTaylor Рік тому +1

      It did indeed. Many thanks indeed my chum. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @davey9955
      @davey9955 11 місяців тому +4

      No matter how I tighten the screws the seat still moves

    • @jasmeetchadha5496
      @jasmeetchadha5496 11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks heaps. Can’t find this nut n bolt from bunnings , can I find from somewhere else

  • @AdamZarb-my7zs
    @AdamZarb-my7zs 8 місяців тому +25

    Thanks Bill. It took me 13months to renovate the 2mx2m ensuite. In the end I got someone to finish off the installation as it was cheaper than a divorce. Then the seat comes loose and boss lady on my back to get a plumber to repair. Thanks Bill. Saved me money and face. I did it myself .

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  8 місяців тому +1

      You’re very welcome, glad I could help👍

    • @neiltitmus9744
      @neiltitmus9744 24 дні тому

      Some times it's the toilet that bad or the installer threw the wrong parts away

  • @chrisheath623
    @chrisheath623 Рік тому +60

    Brilliant as always. No handheld camera, shoot the job not the guy.Sooo much better! I’ve been a tradesman for 40 years and I still learn something whenever I watch Bill. Legend.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  Рік тому +6

      We’re all forever learning 👍

    • @dongkha2000
      @dongkha2000 Рік тому

      🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉​@@billshowto🎉🎉😢🎉 6:33 🎉😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂🎉🎉😢🎉😢😂😢

    • @Maltloaflegrande
      @Maltloaflegrande Рік тому +4

      Exemplary. I fitted a toilet just like this i.e. with a closed back, a few years ago and the seat had worked loose. I'd been putting off isolating the water supply and moving the whole unit out to get to the screws. Just as well I did cop out because chancing across this little nugget enabled me to fix it good and proper with a screwdriver in a matter of minutes without having to disrupt the bowl fixing. Thank you for saving me a lot of time and aggro.

  • @vickyosbourne1376
    @vickyosbourne1376 Рік тому +94

    Thank you. Had this problem and have struggled for months to fix it. Im 86, fixed it today myself!

    • @tanr9104
      @tanr9104 7 місяців тому +1

      👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @gpower9572
      @gpower9572 3 місяці тому +1

      Well done. 😀

  • @ballamanx9249
    @ballamanx9249 Рік тому +38

    Thanks for the brilliant video, no BS, straight to the point and clear concise instructions to help ordinary people on how to fix a very common problem. I am going to fix mine now, great service to humanity 😂👍

    • @alistairburch
      @alistairburch 2 місяці тому

      i cocur. looks like it will work for me.

  • @davidsands351
    @davidsands351 Рік тому +23

    This is brilliant. I’ve not known how to fix my stupidly modern toilet seat for years. Was looking at replacing it. So thanks again. Much appreciated. 👏

  • @JenLong-jo7nd
    @JenLong-jo7nd 10 місяців тому +9

    Yay, TYSM for this video - finally I've fixed the two problems that have been bugging me for months - wobbly seat positioned so far back I was sitting on porcelain!
    For those who find the seat is too far back, try swivelling the mounts so the poles are in front of the screws. If after adjusting position you have difficulty removing the seat without moving the mounts, try eyeballing where one side needs to be, take off seat and try to replicate that position, completely tightening just that side. Then put the seat back and adjust the looser side, seat off, tighten. Took me a few goes, but it works!
    Feeling very proud of myself, especially as I'm not handy & my husband said it wasn't possible to fix 😊💪

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  10 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @somebodymee6535
    @somebodymee6535 4 місяці тому +5

    All I can say is “God bless you”. You don’t know how much headache and pain you just saved me. I just got mine fixed in less than 10 minutes following your instructions. Thank you for sharing this. My toilet seat has been driving me nuts for months now, I should have searched this up earlier.

  • @alaurapoole2914
    @alaurapoole2914 Місяць тому +2

    You are literally the best! My toilet seat has been wiggling around for so long and no one could help me fix it! Thank you soooo much!

  • @NoteyThroaty
    @NoteyThroaty 23 дні тому +1

    I vote this excellent video the BEST since You Tube began! (I was born NZ pre-TV)! Wow, who knew the seat had an “ejector button”! (The Long Drop had an immovable seat). Had to rush to the Throne to verify this “screw the seating” wisdom. Thank you for sharing the lowdown so succinctly…made my day!

  • @pup1008
    @pup1008 9 днів тому +1

    Lifesaver! A week or so before Xmas with 13 people coming round & the wife is moaning about a wobbling seat!
    Getting one of those metal caps off was a cow son though! It was only with your video & then getting the other one off to see it was doable that I persevered with it. Probably took me the best part of an hour, some WD40 & a *LOT* of perseverance that I've got there in the end.

  • @DaveCar-j2g
    @DaveCar-j2g 3 місяці тому +2

    You are a miracle worker Bill. Thanks. Finally figured out to get the lid off and there I was stuck looking at the two pins. Who knew how logical and easy the adjustment was.

  • @FatPlumber
    @FatPlumber 24 дні тому +1

    Thanks so much! Our seat started to move back and I was thinking I was gonna end up in the toilet before long! Under two minutes later I've sorted it thanks to your vid. Outstanding fella 👏

  • @nsudhay
    @nsudhay 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome. Simple and straightforward instructions. Screw wasn't visible and was wondering how to tighten. After watching this video, took me less than 5 minutes to tighten my toilet seat.

  • @bayly1977
    @bayly1977 12 днів тому +1

    Man I love UA-cam. I’m too stupid to survive without these videos

  • @simonefuller421
    @simonefuller421 9 місяців тому +4

    Thankyou. I’ve been trying to fix this problem for years and had given up. Followed ur video and fixed it in a jiffy. Very satisfying.

  • @chrishewitt4220
    @chrishewitt4220 2 місяці тому +1

    Chokran Bill. We've had this particular style of toilet seat since moving in 3 years ago. Same issue. BUt now I know how to fix it! Wife will be pleased! Good onya, mate!

  • @PeteH0121
    @PeteH0121 Рік тому +5

    Thank you my friend.
    I have had a slip-slide seat for ages now and was considering just buying a new seat.
    With your simple yet comprehensive vid I had all the information I needed to finally fix the problem.
    👍😁

  • @upuldevanarayana1800
    @upuldevanarayana1800 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you very much for the excellent video and instructions. I straightaway ordered the plugs to fix the seat. You saved my money.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 місяці тому

      You’re welcome 👍👍👍

  • @MummybearTee
    @MummybearTee Місяць тому +1

    Thanks so much I have put up with a loose seat since I moved in April 23 it was literally on my last nerve and I came across your video today trying to fix it and I can say your video helped alot, my seat is now secure 🎉😂❤

  • @SkippyC137
    @SkippyC137 Рік тому +7

    You bloody LEGEND Mate. so many videos i went through trying to find solutions, most just rushed through, but you stopping for every possibility (in my instance the cap being on tight and not wanting to break it) you saying they can be tight and its good to use something to pry it up solved all my problems. I cannot stress enough how much i appreciate you and your efforts. Regards, someone who can now shit comfortably.

  • @jaypollard2457
    @jaypollard2457 2 місяці тому

    I bought a new seat and couldn't figure out how to get the old one's bolts off and google led me to this video. It was clear and enabled me to fix the original one quickly and simply. Thank you.

  • @maispao
    @maispao Рік тому +212

    Why are toilet seats these days so rubbish. They constantly move after a while and need adjusting and tightening every so often. Some slide about so badly I’m sure a certain part of my anatomy will be amputated. This never happened over 50 years ago.

    • @judebrown2672
      @judebrown2672 Рік тому +18

      Are you bigger than you were 50 years ago😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @AA-wb6qz
      @AA-wb6qz Рік тому +2

      ​@@judebrown2672funny but he's right. Capitalism produces garbage, shit and crap. It's all it's capable of doing, because that's how you enrich the pigs controlling the lambs.

    • @billware6721
      @billware6721 Рік тому +16

      Agreed. I’m in the U.S. and recently replaced a seat that was only about 4 years old. It was a “Slow Close” whose dampers had worn out. The plastic used in the attachments seems harder and slides on smooth porcelain regardless of tightening. I’m looking for some rubber washers to add grip.

    • @rickyhank118
      @rickyhank118 10 місяців тому

      Because it's now a throw away society, they don't make things to last like they used to, we used to take kettles toasters to the corner repair shop for mending now we have a full landfill due to throwaway commercialism with many items innards made from plastic, sad times

    • @johnmartinez7440
      @johnmartinez7440 9 місяців тому +3

      Given that it's an easy fix, I'm not sure what the issue is. Screws and nuts are bound to come loose from people sitting on the seat and shuffling around multiple times a day.

  • @paulpape923
    @paulpape923 2 місяці тому +1

    Tried fixing it by tightening underneath in cramped conditions.was gonna rip the seat off and throw it out the F*cking window.Calmed down.watched this video and followed your fantastic instructions.Job fixed in about 1 min after F*cking around for an hour earlier.Life saver.You utter Legend.The Mrs will be well chuffed.

  • @markshepherd7367
    @markshepherd7367 Рік тому +7

    One of the best diy videos I have ever seen, this is a top man who talks nicely as well as showing you exactly what to do. Thank you for your knowledge of this problem.

  • @phuhoato710
    @phuhoato710 10 місяців тому +2

    Very helpful! I just repaired my loosened toilet seat by following your video. Thks a lot.

  • @danielpearcey5608
    @danielpearcey5608 3 місяці тому +7

    Thanks
    Took me 5 mins to fix, been struggling for days

  • @Catharsys1
    @Catharsys1 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you so much for this amazing video. I can finally (try to) fix a toilet seat that has been loose for months 😢🎉

  • @yeLierz0379
    @yeLierz0379 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you!! I almost bought a new toilet cover ang paid someone to fix. Instructions are also easy to understand and follow. Subscribed..

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  8 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @erinodonnell7883
    @erinodonnell7883 Рік тому +3

    So helpful!! Thank you for showing the extra steps when the screw does not tighten.

  • @VCanisMajorisY
    @VCanisMajorisY Рік тому +5

    I needed this video 12 years ago 😂. Great upload and well explained.

  • @janinegillies7601
    @janinegillies7601 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you I had mine fixed in 2 minutes after watching this video. Much appreciated

  • @MandyPennington-d3d
    @MandyPennington-d3d 3 місяці тому

    This video walked me through every step. I did need the replacement plug but found on Amazon due to his thorough explanation.Thank you for the excellent tutorial.

  • @TammyStoliker
    @TammyStoliker 5 місяців тому

    Thanks so much! I've had a problem with my toilet seat for 2 years now & nobody could help me get it off. You're the best!!!

  • @Mandeley100
    @Mandeley100 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic!! Finally fixed my toilet seat! Who knew the shiny caps came off???? Many thanks

  • @klausmcclean3369
    @klausmcclean3369 Рік тому +5

    Excellent video! Straight to the point and very well explained. Thank you !

  • @andyhatfield1071
    @andyhatfield1071 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Bill from Manchester, UK - my elderly parents are coming over in 3 hours and my wobbly seat now fixed!

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  5 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @meeluanistyn1644
    @meeluanistyn1644 3 місяці тому +2

    What a great video. I have this very problem and wondered how to fix it - now I know! Many thanks.

  • @JFHermosa
    @JFHermosa Місяць тому

    VERY INFORMATIVE and a BIG HELP to my horrible toilet seat problem. THANK YOU VEY MUCH!!!

  • @mikerees8726
    @mikerees8726 4 місяці тому

    Just what I needed. Fixed in 5 mins after watching this video. Nicely explained, great work !

  • @SoJooCars
    @SoJooCars Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video. I used 2 flat heads simultaneously from opposite sides. That worked after I had to pull up a little with a cutter.

  • @Belaugh
    @Belaugh 2 місяці тому +1

    You are a life saver! Thanks so much (None DiYer elderly widow here - and yes, I hate that description too, but that's the situation! - ) My toilet seat has been annoying me for years. And now, thanks to you, I have fixed it. Bless you!

  • @barrygentry5364
    @barrygentry5364 Місяць тому

    Coincidentally my toilet seat, like this one, started slipping quite badly today. I was going to contact my son, who is a bathroom fitter, for advice on how to fix it. Don’t need to do that now. Thank you. ❤

  • @omerfar
    @omerfar Рік тому +3

    I was going mad with this issue….. this made my day…,,,,,, Thank you.

  • @bmsmeets
    @bmsmeets 7 місяців тому +1

    You made my day. For years it was a nuisance for me since I couldn’t reach the back side of the toilet. Sooo easy… if you know how to do it

  • @timgillison1175
    @timgillison1175 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this; will be a great help. The management has been insisting that we need to fit a new toilet just because the seat moves about; with any luck it will be a simple fix instead! Many thanks :-)

  • @janetgray8638
    @janetgray8638 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much. I have a toilet and seat almost the same as this and have wondered how to tighten the seat, should it come loose. I hope I can save this post for future reference. As an 80 year old woman who has always done those little repair jobs I will be able to continue should the need arise. 👍🤗

  • @midas7394
    @midas7394 11 місяців тому

    Our toilet seat had me confused for years. My only solution was to fit a melamine spacer to eliminate the movement until I stumbled on your video, then it took me less than 3 mins to fix .Thank you so much. It's dead easy if you know how. ha-ha

  • @JaneChilvers-q2k
    @JaneChilvers-q2k Рік тому +1

    Thank you, Bill. Brilliant video, easy to follow. It will probably upset my husband that I actually fix it, but sometimes that just has to be done 😊

  • @firdauslp
    @firdauslp Місяць тому

    Gem of a video! Very helpful, with simple to follow steps.

  • @georgewang7770
    @georgewang7770 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the tutorial. I left the seat moving around for two months. Finally fixed now.

  • @freidafirkser4987
    @freidafirkser4987 9 місяців тому +1

    Straight and simple to the point! Thanks!

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  9 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @sridharnatarajan2911
    @sridharnatarajan2911 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for your explanation about the toilet seat repair.

  • @shudadun1
    @shudadun1 5 місяців тому

    Thanks man, couldn't figure out how to get to the screw. Lifesaver and wife saver!

  • @zaira298
    @zaira298 Місяць тому

    I fixed my toilet seat with the help of your video. Thanks

  • @JohnMurphy-b2e
    @JohnMurphy-b2e 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this easy-to-understand video. I've fixed our toilet seat, which looked like it might actually fall into the bowl.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  8 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @Deathsencore
    @Deathsencore Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video! Do you have any idea on how to fix a soft close toilet seat that isn't soft closing any more (just slams shut)?

    • @goatsub8115
      @goatsub8115 Рік тому

      This is what I need to find out about as well.

    • @murmansk69
      @murmansk69 8 місяців тому

      You need a new seat

  • @richardrodway5637
    @richardrodway5637 Рік тому +1

    Best video I've seen on this type of toilet seat.. cheers!!

  • @NYCPONCE
    @NYCPONCE 2 місяці тому

    Thx for posting... Not many videos w this kind of seat... Very easy to follow

  • @PhillipJACKSON-lu2vb
    @PhillipJACKSON-lu2vb Рік тому +2

    You learn something new every day, thank you.

  • @celineblachere7753
    @celineblachere7753 Місяць тому

    Great video, simple and clear. I went to fix my wobbly toilet seat. It was the 2nd scenario, where I need to replace the insert. But i can’t seem to take it out. Any other suggestion than “screwing the screw back in a little and pull”?

  • @vicbuhain8653
    @vicbuhain8653 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you very much! Perfect timing, Me wrestling with same problem right now! FIXED!!!

  • @stevestephenson3546
    @stevestephenson3546 2 місяці тому +2

    Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much.

  • @audiosquirrel8024
    @audiosquirrel8024 Рік тому

    Waited for a few years to finally find this video bill. Thanks a lot.

  • @josephking6515
    @josephking6515 Рік тому +2

    I _dunny_ know what we would do without you Bill, I am _flush_ with new knowledge. 🤦‍♂
    *Thank you!* 👍👍 (A 👍for each method. 😀)

  • @jayne5300
    @jayne5300 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much. I have tried fix this so many times

  • @TheHappyKamper
    @TheHappyKamper Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. I have a similar toilet, which has a plug thing on the side. I've always been curious what this would be for?

  • @samwindmill1
    @samwindmill1 6 місяців тому

    Thanks,Bill. That was a good tip on securing the seat. How about the damper ? when
    lowering the seat and the cover, it just slams down. Can the damper of this particular seat model be adjusted? Thanks.

  • @a-melaniepeeauake2101
    @a-melaniepeeauake2101 10 днів тому

    Thanks a lot for the tips save me from getting expensive repair man. Did it myself 😊

  • @geraldmurphy8112
    @geraldmurphy8112 6 днів тому

    Thankyou, we didn’t know this, it looks easy and we can fix it ourselves.

  • @AuldScot1888
    @AuldScot1888 2 місяці тому

    Feckin excellent plain English vid giving me the solution to a current problem. Cheers.

  • @malcolmaranha2400
    @malcolmaranha2400 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome videos as usual Bill. You are a life saver.😄

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  5 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @martinrobinson936
    @martinrobinson936 11 місяців тому +2

    Many thanks for this, exactly the tutorial I needed.

  • @michaelgoode9555
    @michaelgoode9555 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks mate. I was wondering how these fitted as one of mine has started moving a little.
    Hopefully I can fix this quickly. 👍

  • @garethifan1034
    @garethifan1034 Рік тому +3

    This was helpful - Thank you. You have another subscription on that basis. God bless!

  • @Sashi329
    @Sashi329 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much. All fixed it was bothering me and now all done.

  • @johnspooner1403
    @johnspooner1403 21 день тому +1

    Helped me fix a contractor’s laziness in a new build. Thanks for the video! I hope my watching it puts something in your wallet.

  • @esanzi41
    @esanzi41 4 місяці тому

    Thank you, you did well. I learned the method from you. Excellent explanation, practical steps.

  • @kerpow212
    @kerpow212 Рік тому +1

    Great vid. I didn't know how to lift the lid or how to access the screw that holds the seat in place.

  • @waynebrewer3031
    @waynebrewer3031 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Thank you Thank you. Best & Fast video and covered everything A real professional 👏🏻

  • @KateEleanor
    @KateEleanor 6 місяців тому

    You just saved my life. Had no idea there was a button to remove lid.. oh my days. Ty so much💙🌀®️

  • @pearlcabral966
    @pearlcabral966 3 дні тому

    Excellent explanation. Thank you Bill

  • @starsequin
    @starsequin Місяць тому +1

    I have now fixed my loo seat at long last. Thank you 👍 🚽

  • @golfsafetyexpert3478
    @golfsafetyexpert3478 Рік тому +1

    I have wondered for years with the seat getting worse Thanks so much

  • @skyterrapin
    @skyterrapin 2 місяці тому +4

    Top tip…..when doing this type of fix cover the open bowl with cling film

  • @maryohagan6561
    @maryohagan6561 3 місяці тому +1

    As a divorced woman you are my replacement husband :) Thank you for sharing.

  • @snagbrock
    @snagbrock 4 місяці тому

    Hi Bill what about the soft close valve that I see in your demonstration can that be fixed or replaced

  • @zacj63
    @zacj63 Рік тому +1

    Now i know how to fix the seat thanks Bill for all this tricks👍👍👍

  • @iosmusicman
    @iosmusicman 9 місяців тому

    Awesome - magic trick exposed! I was getting desperate and on the bring of getting a plumber to replace the toilet. Thanks 🙏

  • @roadrunnerhk
    @roadrunnerhk 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing 😀👍 I had my toilet seat fixed easily ! thanks 😄

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  8 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @Justin_Webb
    @Justin_Webb Рік тому +2

    Just the vid I was looking for. Cheers Bill. All the best.

  • @SharonMartinez
    @SharonMartinez Рік тому

    Both of the items you've listed that are on Amazon show up as "currently unavailable." Nice video. Thank you.

  • @brendon_99
    @brendon_99 11 місяців тому

    Legend! Had a busted toilet for months and put off fixing it this helped heaps

  • @emccarthy1892
    @emccarthy1892 2 місяці тому

    Thanks so much for sharing this video on here. I've found it very helpful ❤

  • @leenilsson1544
    @leenilsson1544 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Bill. I mine keeps getting lose after tightening it. I was worried that the nut below had fallen off, I didn’t realise it was those plugs. Just ordered some.

  • @williamgoh6573
    @williamgoh6573 2 місяці тому +1

    Tks a lot. For months cannot figure out.❤

  • @DoruDediu-p4p
    @DoruDediu-p4p Місяць тому

    Excellent! Thanks to you, I found the solution!

  • @kanwalshabir405
    @kanwalshabir405 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for video . I need to replace the hydraulic of similar seat cover . Could you help me , i dont understand how to open it.

  • @pigsrings
    @pigsrings Місяць тому

    You're amazing. Thank you Bill!!

  • @cathyhartley73
    @cathyhartley73 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video. After months of frustration that the wing nuts werent tightening the seat, your video gsve me just what i needed to understand how the seat works and how to fix it. Im proudly taking a pee on my non sliding seat as i type this.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  5 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👍