How to Fix a Running Toilet - 3 Most Common Problems

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    Running toilet? Leaking toilet? Nobody likes a toilet that keeps running. We will show you the three most common causes and how to fix a running toilet so that you can avoid this expensive problem.
    Most toilet problems can be solved if you know what to look for and a couple tricks for how to fix these basic issues. These easy solutions will help you to fix a toilet that is constantly running and costing you money on your water bill.
    The three most common problems that cause toilet to run constantly are:
    1. A leaky flapper - This is as easy as buying a new $6 flapper that fits your toilet brand and replacing in under 5 minutes.
    2. Float problems - This could mean that the chain is getting stuck in between your flapper and the bottom of the tank or that the float is set too high. If the chain is getting stuck, simply trim it or clip the end to the clip that hold the chain to the flush lever. If the float is set too high you will know because the water will constantly flow into the overflow tube. Check out the video to see how to lower the float.
    3. A broken or defective fill valve - If you still hear that annoying sound of water running you might want to pick up a new fill valve. This is a pretty easy DIY project and will save you tons by doing it yourself. Just remember to drain the tank first!
    House in Progress aims to make home projects easy by showing you the steps involved, tools you will need and the difficulty to accomplish any home improvement or repair, including how to fix a running toilet.
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    0:00 House In Progress Intro
    0:10 Problem & Solution #1 - A Leaky Flapper
    2:00 Problem & Solution #2.A - Float Problems (Float Cup)
    3:05 Problem & Solution #2.B - Float Problems (Float Ball)
    4:06 Problem & Solution #3 - A Broken or Defective Fill Valve
    4:52 Blooper Reel
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  • @ZJCitricAcidGraf.E.T.
    @ZJCitricAcidGraf.E.T. 5 років тому +43

    0:10 - Problem & Solution #1 - a leaky flapper
    2:00 - Problem & Solution #2.A - float problems (float cup)
    3:05 - Problem & Solution #2.B (float ball)
    4:06 - Problem & Solution #3 - a broken or defective fill valve

    • @HouseInProgress
      @HouseInProgress  5 років тому +3

      Nice! Thanks for doing that!

    • @ZJCitricAcidGraf.E.T.
      @ZJCitricAcidGraf.E.T. 4 роки тому +4

      No problem. I know if *_I_* would find it useful, then others would too.
      (And I checked to see if it already existed first before I did this.) 👍

  • @Nursebae1
    @Nursebae1 3 роки тому +28

    Thanks so much I’m a single woman and had to figure out how to stop my toilet from running. This video helped me!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @jenniferjohnson7719
    @jenniferjohnson7719 3 роки тому +5

    My 91yr old mother had this leak for 9mos at $60 additional on her water bill a month...I watched this video and replaced the flapper and fixed the water level as if I was a pro... I am so very grateful (and proud)😁

  • @drusdude
    @drusdude 3 роки тому +2

    Whoa.. been listening to my toilet run for a week.. finally decided to try and fix it and this video solved the issue... thanks for saving me money...

  • @melg1381
    @melg1381 5 років тому +8

    You're a life saver! I just fixed my toilet just by watching your video. Thank you bunches!

  • @dfoxycrissy
    @dfoxycrissy 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks so much for this video! I was ready to call in a plumber as I had this running toilet for a year. Good thing I checked UA-cam first & found your video. Fixed the issue in a minute!

  • @katemcginty4872
    @katemcginty4872 Рік тому +1

    It WORKED!!! Thanks so much for clear & accurate instructions

  • @k.b.woodworker3250
    @k.b.woodworker3250 6 років тому +5

    Thanks! I was taught that you just bend the arm on the ball float, which has worked in the past, but it wasn't working and I didn't want to break the corroded part. Turning that screw at the top did the trick!

  • @leighhartsoeify
    @leighhartsoeify 2 роки тому

    I'm a older woman and I pride myself on knowing how to fix stuff around the house and if I can't fix it myself and I go to UA-cam this year has boggled my mind for some reason I had to watch six videos of the same thing I over and over till finally I viewed yours and you told me about the chain which I knew that's what it was but I couldn't figure out how it's supposed to go but now I know thank you so much young man you just made my day 😀🧓

  • @ajbeezy
    @ajbeezy 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you, that fixed it for me and saved me lots of money. Just had to adjust the float and it worked like a charm!

  • @jasondarak1755
    @jasondarak1755 3 роки тому +1

    You are god sent! I fixed the toilet problem I've had for days. Thank you so much

  • @garylandau9416
    @garylandau9416 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you. Just a counter turn using a screw driver saved me from going to the hardware store and coming home and being frustrated.

  • @sarahwing7468
    @sarahwing7468 5 місяців тому

    Thanks man, you helped a mom who knows nothing about plumbing fix the leaking toilet

  • @arizona2020
    @arizona2020 4 роки тому +2

    Hey thanks for the tip... I was about to replace inner toilet parts but saw this first... AWESOME! ... Works great after watching and fixing, thanks!!

  • @TheRealLaughingGravy
    @TheRealLaughingGravy 6 років тому +12

    Thanks so much. This has been an on-and-off problem with one of our toilets for years. I'd bent down the bar a little that holds the float ball, and replaced the flapper, and that sort of worked, but the problem was never completely gone. Lately it's been running constantly, and I found your video. I had no idea that screw lowered the float height - mine only has one screw, not two as in the video. I screwed it in farther, and it worked! The bowl doesn't fill quite as high as before, but I assume that's OK. So thanks.
    And also, as another commenter said, thanks for getting right to the point. I can't stand it when I need to learn how to do something and the guy in the video fills the first five minutes with silly chatter and pointless introduction. Nice job. I've subscribed.

    • @HouseInProgress
      @HouseInProgress  6 років тому +3

      Thank you for all the kind words! Glad you found the video useful and that you were able to resolve the issue!

  • @VictorPoulin
    @VictorPoulin 2 роки тому +4

    What about when your float is sticking when it is trying to come back up? I have the first style you showed in the video.

  • @janetgarcia6021
    @janetgarcia6021 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!!! Adjusted the screw and the float ball was fine. A 5 minute fix and $ saved! 🤗

  • @laurastepp2329
    @laurastepp2329 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video. All fixed...had been running for 3 days!! You're the best!

  • @danemery7116
    @danemery7116 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Straight to the important info, clear and concise explanations. Thanks!

  • @little5078
    @little5078 6 років тому +5

    Great video. Your recording person did an excellent job!

  • @magicrobharv
    @magicrobharv 6 років тому +1

    This is the first times I've watched your videos. Great info. Thanks.

  • @RefinerSimilitude
    @RefinerSimilitude 5 років тому +2

    Thank you! For me the new-looking flapper was the culprit. I pushed down on it and the running stopped just like you stated. It wasn't a solid piece of rubber like the one shown in the video. It was a blue rubber gasket surrounding a white plastic center which had a dial in it for some kind of adjustability. Years ago, I installed it with the chain too tight which pulled the blue rubber gasket away from the plastic center/hub just a tiny bit so it wasn't laying flat anymore. I reinserted the gasket into the hub, loosened the chain and problem solved!

  • @janisfraser6720
    @janisfraser6720 Рік тому +1

    yeah man, thanks for the savings...your video was just what i needed!! Keep them coming!

  • @binhminh417
    @binhminh417 4 роки тому +1

    I had the same problem with a Mansield#210. Thanks to you, I was able to find the cause and fixed it by replacing the flush valve seal. The ending blooper is really cracked me up!

  • @martythorn3456
    @martythorn3456 5 років тому +2

    I am so happy that I reviewed you video, because I was able to follow your instructions and resolve my float unit water level setting to approximately 1/2" from the top of the over flow tube. I got a call while at work from the water department stating they have noticed a unusual high amount of water usage at my home so may a pipe had broken, a toilet was malfunctioning, etc. I was worried that I was going to be greeted to a flooded basement especially if it was a problem that new toilet that I had just replaced 3 months ago because the old toilet keep had a constant running sound. I was told that I needed a new toilet which costed $235.00. Boy was I going to be mad if this new, and expensive toilet was defected or had gone bad in 3 months. Thanks for sharing your knowledge you save me that $125.00 to $130.00 plumber house call. I will check your online video in the future for simple solutions or repairs around the house before calling a service person, or plumber which is very costly at times. Thanks and God bless!

    • @HouseInProgress
      @HouseInProgress  5 років тому

      Awesome! Thanks for sharing Marty, glad you were able to get it all sorted!

  • @janaye4714
    @janaye4714 2 роки тому +2

    This was the most informative video on this issue! Thank you so much 🙏🏾

  • @annasandoval11
    @annasandoval11 4 роки тому +1

    Big THANK YOU!! finally fixed that annoying sound. It was the float. 👊🏼👍🏼🙌🏼

  • @JCPicache
    @JCPicache 4 роки тому +11

    This was most helpful! Today’s the day I’m fixing my leaking toilet lol

  • @Ariq437
    @Ariq437 6 років тому +3

    OMG!!! It worked!!!, problem #2 was my issue, thank you

  • @SaphiraTheMongoose
    @SaphiraTheMongoose 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! Excellent, concise guide! The chain got caught in the flapper!

  • @katrinagarcia7822
    @katrinagarcia7822 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Helped a lot! Resolved my problem in a matter of minutes!

  • @terrancesingh8777
    @terrancesingh8777 2 роки тому +1

    You are the best I saw so far

  • @greypatches
    @greypatches 7 років тому +4

    Great tips! I will give them a try on my annoying running toilet. Thank you for posting this.

  • @bigbandit9384
    @bigbandit9384 5 років тому

    Spot On and Perfectly Explained Thank You ! 😎👍

  • @jwghostwriter
    @jwghostwriter 3 роки тому +3

    This was quite helpful. I was about to replace my entire toilet fixture, but instead I replaced just the flapper and it fixed our slow leak. Thanks!!

  • @pamelasmith8330
    @pamelasmith8330 4 роки тому

    Great video & the bloopers were a nice touch!! 😂

  • @heatherrhodes548
    @heatherrhodes548 3 роки тому

    Thank you so so much for your video!! It’s to the point and it helped fix my toilet!! Yayyy I’m so excited to finally have the running water problem fixed!!

  • @shampachakravarty9770
    @shampachakravarty9770 3 роки тому

    Thank you. This video helped me fix my running toilet today.

  • @SaraQuayMcConnell
    @SaraQuayMcConnell 5 років тому +1

    Thank you very much. With the help of this video (and a screwdriver) I was able to fix our toilet!☺

  • @jermaun
    @jermaun 6 років тому

    4:30, 5am and my toilet is running. I come across this and it helps. This video is a godsend!

  • @davidsackett4738
    @davidsackett4738 6 років тому +1

    Worked great . Thank you time and money saver.

  • @donaldcwik1804
    @donaldcwik1804 4 роки тому +1

    By God thanks man! Ran into problem number two.. it's the newer bllack and yellow Aquapiston floater.. Thanks for the money saving tip!!

  • @marcela241000
    @marcela241000 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much! You saved me! God bless you for sharing .

  • @nestorroman2694
    @nestorroman2694 4 роки тому

    Thanks for posting Sir! Excellent information! Fix my toilet issue.

  • @kaytaylor5558
    @kaytaylor5558 3 роки тому

    Thankyou!!!!!!!
    Your presentation was
    Clear and precise!!!!
    Thanks to you...I fixed my running toilet!!!!👍

  • @tonyfalbo2156
    @tonyfalbo2156 3 роки тому +1

    Worked like a charm! Thanks 👍

  • @estherjohn7879
    @estherjohn7879 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing very useful information 👍

  • @casiopea1953
    @casiopea1953 5 років тому +2

    Awesome, Very helpful Tutorial, thank you👏💪☮️🏋️‍♀️🙏👌😎

  • @blessed8563
    @blessed8563 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. GOD BLESS YOU

  • @kingraham-beck5613
    @kingraham-beck5613 4 роки тому

    Thank you! This is so helpful!

  • @docsavage8640
    @docsavage8640 4 роки тому

    Thanks for posting.

  • @nickstevens3303
    @nickstevens3303 4 роки тому

    Hey great video my valve is leak towards bottom and filling rough I followed all the steps in the tank it does not seem to be running anymore but the bowl has a little current flow staying at line quiet but movement

  • @jackrittershaus7451
    @jackrittershaus7451 4 роки тому

    Very helpful! Thank you for this

  • @lovealways8518
    @lovealways8518 6 років тому

    Very helpful! Thank you

  • @rknrda
    @rknrda 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for your helpful video. I am pretty sure I need a new Flapper. Lower here I come. I will let you know.

  • @deeslistful
    @deeslistful 7 років тому +4

    Thank you for posting this. You saved me some money!

    • @HouseInProgress
      @HouseInProgress  7 років тому +1

      +deeslistful Awesome! Glad it was useful to you!

  • @edsmith3234
    @edsmith3234 6 років тому +1

    It worked! Thanks!

  • @successconnexions7016
    @successconnexions7016 6 років тому +4

    Very helpful...helped fix our wasteful, running toilet! Thanks!

  • @samburgett7309
    @samburgett7309 4 роки тому

    You are brilliant. Thank you so much.

  • @newpgaston6891
    @newpgaston6891 8 місяців тому

    Worked like a charm! 👍

  • @kristinlabreche82
    @kristinlabreche82 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much! You just saved me hundreds of dollars!

  • @Noraida67
    @Noraida67 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video. I was able to fix the problem.

  • @AdventureeX
    @AdventureeX 5 років тому

    Wish me luck. Going in for the first time tmr. Very well thought out video

  • @thenandeye
    @thenandeye 6 років тому +3

    Tnx, helped a lot

  • @elaineduncan2912
    @elaineduncan2912 3 роки тому

    Appreciate the info! This saved me money!!

  • @sarahy8508
    @sarahy8508 7 років тому +4

    Ello guys! Thank you so much for this video. For two reasons! Firstly, as a typical bird living on her own, I have no idea about how toilets work or how to fix them. But I have fixed my leaky toilet with the help of this video, so HUGE thanks! Secondly...from where I'm from, a flapper means something completely different! So, like a child, I was giggling along while watching!! So thank you...for fixing my loo AND making me smile! You can't beat a good double-entendre session!!

    • @HouseInProgress
      @HouseInProgress  7 років тому +1

      +Sarah Yates Hahaha, thanks for sharing Sarah!

    • @sarahy8508
      @sarahy8508 6 років тому

      House In Progress I need your help!! My loo is trickling again...and the configuration I have inside the loo, is nowt like anything I have seen on the net. And I can't find the loo's name anywhere. Could I somehow send you a video and you tell me what this thingy is...looks like the wrapper off crab sticks, do you have them in the US?! Cos the tricklin is doing my head in...plus my water bill has doubled! 😲😲😲😲 PLEASE help!!

    • @HouseInProgress
      @HouseInProgress  6 років тому

      +Sarah Yates Oh goodness! That sounds like quite the crisis! Send us some pictures or videos to houseinprogressdiy@gmail.com and we’ll see if we can help!

    • @sarahy8508
      @sarahy8508 6 років тому

      House In Progress Thank you SO much!! I've had a lot going on lately, so have only just seen your message! I will do a video in the next day or so, showing you the loo and the crab stick wrapper! and email it to you. Thank you SO SO much! 😊😊😊😊

  • @valligator1
    @valligator1 4 роки тому +1

    Oh my gosh!!! Thank you so much.

  • @Fennypy888
    @Fennypy888 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @s.l.3673
    @s.l.3673 3 роки тому +1

    That's it! You nailed it for me. This is really helpful. Thanks so much. :) And, I did fix it. *yay*

  • @zachmiller4930
    @zachmiller4930 4 роки тому

    Nice job, thanks!

  • @mohamedatismail
    @mohamedatismail Рік тому +1

    Easy to follow.😊

  • @swindom4747
    @swindom4747 5 років тому

    Thanks! Only vid that helped me.

  • @Ladyinmaine27
    @Ladyinmaine27 3 роки тому

    I live in an apartment building. Routine Maintenance Requests are not being answered due to COVID. Only emergency situations are being addressed. My toilet started with the Phantom Flushing. I could hear the slightest water sound. The tank would fill but immediately start to drain again. Your video solved my problem. BTW I am a 73 year old woman who is pretty handy and hate having to contact maintenance to fix things. If I can do it myself I prefer to do so. THANK YOU for your video.

  • @dianemark4661
    @dianemark4661 6 років тому +2

    Thank you very much. I fixed my running toilet with your clear and expert.

  • @leonelgalan9431
    @leonelgalan9431 3 роки тому

    Thanks for showing how to test the flapper thats the issue I have on my toilet. Time for a Depot run lol

  • @thebassgum
    @thebassgum 4 роки тому +1

    Made me a real man today, thank a lot!

  • @AtomicQuotient
    @AtomicQuotient 4 роки тому

    Nice video, thanks

  • @ritab27ri
    @ritab27ri 5 років тому +1

    Thank you!!!!

  • @lorrainegrant1157
    @lorrainegrant1157 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for showing the insides of different toilets, mine is definitely the one with the ball. I have learnt a lot.

  • @danachatman3175
    @danachatman3175 5 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @jeannemartinez9737
    @jeannemartinez9737 6 років тому +1

    Thanks so much I replaced the valve but was still running.. now it finally stopped

  • @scottyheav
    @scottyheav 6 років тому +5

    Got right to the point and helped me fix my leaking toilet. I give it a thumbs up.

  • @mazdajay55
    @mazdajay55 10 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @strokerace4765
    @strokerace4765 3 роки тому +1

    Should the fill tube be in the overflow tube?

  • @user-qx9vd2by6b
    @user-qx9vd2by6b 6 місяців тому

    Did you replace the fill valve in the tank the tank with the float ball in it

  • @pw1857
    @pw1857 5 років тому +4

    I had calcium between flapper and drain opening, used scouring pad on drain opening and vwala no more running toilet.

  • @kimberlytrawick6001
    @kimberlytrawick6001 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • @sabby_80
    @sabby_80 7 років тому +4

    thanks so much! this helped solve my toilet trouble!

    • @HouseInProgress
      @HouseInProgress  7 років тому +1

      +Sabrina Alberghetti That's awesome! Glad to hear you solved it on your own and found this useful!

  • @theprofessional7427
    @theprofessional7427 4 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @kathrynlgreen9854
    @kathrynlgreen9854 10 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU!!!!!!!! :)

  • @Tech316Ent
    @Tech316Ent 5 років тому +12

    Thank you for saving me lots of money. I really appreciate it.

    • @HouseInProgress
      @HouseInProgress  5 років тому +1

      You saved that money yourself with DIY! Nicely done!

  • @AmishWebmaster
    @AmishWebmaster 6 років тому

    Thank you for sharing. Problem is solved.

  • @ccassidy2006
    @ccassidy2006 5 років тому +10

    Thank you so much! The toilet was running every 5 minutes!

    • @joanjones4743
      @joanjones4743 3 роки тому

      Now I heard water running in the tank too

  • @thirtyyott-6762
    @thirtyyott-6762 4 роки тому +1

    Man thank you!

  • @finestfotosllc.9964
    @finestfotosllc.9964 6 років тому

    Thanks, Ben, I'm working on mine...we'll see-thanks for the 2nd tip-that might do it!! Save on a Plumbing Bill, hopefully! Nope, neither worked, so far, the water stops, then drains again...I turned the screw counterclockwise too; did not work:(i.e. works for a while then runs again-thought I had it:(

  • @mzg4749
    @mzg4749 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @noahhaonsmith6963
    @noahhaonsmith6963 Рік тому +1

    I don't think my toilet has one of those float things. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nationalautosales3731
    @nationalautosales3731 4 роки тому

    Thank you worked for me. Mine was the flapper.

  • @nickryder6019
    @nickryder6019 3 роки тому

    thanks

  • @jafallica
    @jafallica 3 роки тому

    I have no connector going from my float to my overflow tube. Is that normal? I have a Todo toilet.