Fix for water leaking into toilet pan (push-button flush)

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This video looks at the fix for the three main reasons that water leaks into the toilet pan from the cistern. A simple washer/seal replacement can often be performed to resolve these, saving on the cost of a plumber for the fix.
This video is specific to leaks into the toilet pan for push-button toilet flushes. It looks and dismantles the fill valve (water inlet for the cistern), as well as removing the flush valve (the outlet from the cistern to the pan).
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SUMMARY
#0:24 - Issue shown (water leaking into the toilet pan)
#0:45 - Summary of three main causes of water leaking into the toilet pan
#1:45 - Cistern component summary (fill valve, flush valve and overflow)
REMOVING AND FIXING THE FLUSH VALVE
#3:27 - Removing the flush valve from a toilet cistern, plus reasons and fixes for the flush valve causing a leak into the toilet pan
REMOVING AND FIXING THE FILL VALVE
#5:29 - Reasons and one fix for the fill valve causing a leak into the toilet pan
#6:57 - Finding the washer on the toilet cistern fill valve (only needed if you intend to repair rather than replace the fill valve)
#9:57 - Sped up footage of replacement fill value (inlet) being installed

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@normacharles1363 2 жыл бұрын

18/10/21 I live alone and water has been leaking into my toilet pan for sometime without my knowledge. I spoke to the only plumber who called me (they are all busy) and quoted £375 for a new toilet, as what you just showed was impossible to do! Thank you. I just want to turn the water off until a proper plumber returns my call, but you have really helped me! "I am a 77 year young female plumber to be!"

@oadhran 2 жыл бұрын

That's wholesome

@chunkyfecalbreakfast Жыл бұрын

I would recommend you never use the plumber who quoted £375. I guarantee your final price will be well above this due to the fact they are a con artist.

@richarddamzen8473 Жыл бұрын

The part costs £7-£45 you can get a decent one that you will find in most toilets for £15 the job should take no more than an hour. I did mine which was in an awkward situ it took me little over 10 minutes. The only tool I used was an adjustable spanner you might need a screwdriver too.

@stephencraig9208 Жыл бұрын

Totally love this . Good job plumber to be . This video has helped me to do it my self and save some money .

@danl5592 Жыл бұрын

Just on tip you never mentioned, when you replace the flush valve you must look at the old one and take the name and number, you need to get exacty the same one to fit the other part of the fitting which is below the close coupled with. If you buy the wrong one you will have to take the world pan and the cistern apart to fit the flush valve. So when your correct flush valve arrives from eBay it's simple to turn into the bottom fitting. You will then have a spare bottom fitting which will come with the flow valve. Good luck

@anthonyhill9435 4 жыл бұрын

Watched a few related videos but this one is by far the clearest explanation for this type of closed system. Thank you.

@paulinewhatmore6957 Жыл бұрын

Watched this morning as we've had a problem all week and haven't been able to find a plumber. Brilliant, went to local B&Q for the parts and hubby and I replaced the part and have solved the problem Thank you!! Our confidence rating has shot up!

@havcxxx 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!! Here I am 8pm at my folks place fixing toilet with running water issue with help of your detailed video! Figured out the problem- stuck flush valve! Your video saved me a ton of time diagnosing and adjusting. Bravo!!

@roppa789 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video for my problem - toilet running continuously. Exactly as you highlighted, the flush valve wasn’t relocating correctly and despite cleaning it the problem continued. A visit to the plumbers merchant with the entire unit and a replacement slotted straight back in and the issue was resolved. Cost £18.32. Time taken to remove and refit 10 minutes. At the plumbers merchants remember to specify whether the toilet is push-button or lever operated as the mechanisms are not interchangeable. A big thumbs up for clear concise instructions, they certainly gave me the confidence to have a go.

@georgegaskell8379 7 ай бұрын

Certainly worlds more intelligible and professional compared with the first few videos as lined up by KZfaq. Very effective instruction. Thank you.

@leeatkinson1582 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this mate! Saved me getting a plumber out, so we're very grateful for the time you have taken to make this video.

@alisonbeck3209 4 жыл бұрын

brilliant video so well explained. You’ve saved me a fortune as I thought I would have to get a plumber but I’ve been able to solve the issue myself with your help. Thank you.

@WebbyWunda 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the best of these toilet cistern water leak videos, by far! I now feel certain we can fix our troublesome tank that's topping itself up every 10-15 mins. Thanks very much!

@Artexic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, it's really appreciated. I hope your fix hours as well as you're hoping!

@robdocherty9933 5 ай бұрын

Great video, so well explained. Had the local water supplier out for a faulty valve at the supply and our toilet inlet pulled a load of grit. Constant overflowing. Took the top off the inlet and cleaned all the grit out of the diaphragm and inside washer. Now as good as new. Thank you sir 🙏🏻

@nicolacarr8596 2 жыл бұрын

Huge thanks for this, had no clue how to fix it but you explained it and showed it so clearly it’s done the job 👍🏼

@tadsoy Жыл бұрын

Just fixed my toilet and saved a few hundred in the process. KZfaq is a great tool! Thank you!

@chesham121 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this. I’ve just refitted the flush valve, reduced the water and saved myself a fortune!

@EpohDerf 7 ай бұрын

Have just fully asserted my dominance over a toilet that was running on. Thank you for the helpful video. Your explanation of how the system worked as opposed to how proprietary parts worked was really useful. Have a good weekend.

@bogdanteleuca6052 Жыл бұрын

The tip to change only the flush valve was fabulous! Screw out the old one, screw in the new one and job done. Very smart guy! Thank you again for saving us time and money. Well done!

@ashishparmar4592 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear explanation. Took me only 5 minutes to fix my flush problem after watching your video. Thank you !

@lyndsay4008 2 жыл бұрын

3 minutes in and I am very impressed with the efficiency, clear explanations and overall informative approach. I wish he could explain/teach all the videos.

@lechenaultia5863 Жыл бұрын

.......and the pristine cistern! My toilet cistern is somewhat older!

@Neppy101 Жыл бұрын

I didn't think I'd spend today watching KZfaq videos on how to fix toilets... but your video is very helpful and for now it's solved my issue! Thank you for posting it.

@frednazareth4218 Жыл бұрын

An excellent video on fixing three main leaks in a dual flush toilet cistern. Very well explained. Thank you very much!

@mahnoorkhan2365 4 жыл бұрын

I have never been soooooo happy finding out that this was such a simple solution. You are a blessing!

@MyCold1 2 жыл бұрын

Life saver, watched this at midnight after constant filling, so removed flush and cleaned seal as explained and it worked.....very helpful and well explained, thanks.

@rod1871hotmail 7 ай бұрын

Good well informed video, constant filling was causing a co densation issue. Cleaned out the diagphram, adjusted the float level to below the overflow, tested all good. Thank you for sharing.

@muhiturrahman454 Жыл бұрын

Very articulate in explaining everything! Clear and concise. Amazing 👏

@YourHighnessSimba 2 жыл бұрын

This really helps. Thank you for posting this video. In my case, only the button was broken. Managed to find a replacement. But this video helped me to understand what exactly is required to fix. The tutorial helped me to understand when exactly a valve replacement is required. Instead of buying the whole valve, i fixed the issue only with the flush button. Flush button are available for sale in most hardware stores. Take care

@YOTD1 8 ай бұрын

Genius, I didn't realise it just clipped out and thought the whole thing would need removing and sealing. Saved me a plumber, thank you.

@lyn5946 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much for this video. It fixed my fill valve and saved me $600 to change the entire toilet bowl suggested by two plumbers. Luckily I didn't listen to the plumbers. I only opened the fill valve, gave the rubber ring a good rinse and it works again. I still can't believe I can actually fix a toilet bowl system myself .

@HInc7647 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Great explanation for someone who has absolutely no clue what to do! Ordered a new outlet part as still a very slight trickle after cleaning it 👍

@yoyo878 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is very well explained and I managed to do it myself in 15 mins thanks to you!

@leedorney 3 жыл бұрын

This was the 2nd I watched - this is the most simple yet comprehensive !

@mikewinter8719 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m a very handy man but always busy with work and I had been putting off fixing our leaky toilet for months but it has been ANNOYING me sooo much. Eventually today I found some time but have never had to repair something like this before, your video was spot on and I diagnosed the issue in seconds, cleaned away the limescale and bloo cleaner scum, hey presto, leak sorted and it didn’t cost me a penny. 👍

@tonywaller5532 Жыл бұрын

Well done - very helpful video. A slight adjustment with a screw driver on the inlet valve cured the overflow problem. Stuck a piece of tissue under the pan rim to ensure no further leak. Thank you

@gabrielmckie6836 7 ай бұрын

Cheers! In my case a bit of loose silicone in the cistern had got caught under the seal of the flush valve.. a two minute job removing it, thanks. - a very clear video. Saved me a lot of hassle. .

@johncrook45 4 жыл бұрын

Great video , easy to understand , well explained and most importantly helped me solve my own issue in just a few short minutes . Thanks

@CASHSEC 3 жыл бұрын

I have same issue with flow valve but design is different. Always a good idea to keep the information on new unit so that replacement spares can be sourced. Back to bathroom. Very clear explanation. Thanks.

@jog5337 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. I’ve just fixed our cistern thanks to this 👍🏻😉

@louisprovidence8756 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, gave me the confidence to tackle it and have it done in less than five minutes once I got the part

@rkc1958 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend .. Your distinctive voice made this precise demonstration absolutely clear & Comprehensive .

@nicolascott51 3 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful, crystal clear explanation and I can confidently now resolve it! Thank you

@QueenOfTheANTS 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know what I've done, but because of this tutorial, all of a sudden, the flush got fixed. There must be something preventing the out valve completely closing, but whatever, due to your tutorial we've saved from being charged too much by that little obnoxious letting agent for wear and tear. Thanks!

@supertolly Жыл бұрын

I have watched several videos on this topic. This one is leagues ahead in being both comprehensive and not waffling. Great job!

@Lucy-lp9kv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, very helpful. It's the middle of the night and I couldn't sleep because my toilet was dripping and kept refilling. It turned out the flush valve just needed unscrewing and once I put it back in it stopped. I wouldn't have known to try that without this video.

@dumpy4289 11 ай бұрын

just what i needed to know! thankyou, things are working perfectly now! The trickiest bit was the flush valve removal-- finding the centre of the clicks to withdraw it - a mirror on a stick was really helpful to see where the plastic locator was positioned relative to the exit slot..

@simonmealing2599 2 жыл бұрын

I think there’s a reason your video came up first! Perfectly explained. Slightly strange, but there was no outer washer on the fill valve on ours. I cleaned the inner one up and it works fine again. Thank you for your valuable information 🙏

@stephenwynne8274 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you gives me the confidence to investigate my same issue during lockdown.

@srinivasranjan8746 Жыл бұрын

It was helpful... I'm from delhi, India. Plumber labour charges are getting expensive day by day here. And I was acting lazy from last 4-5 month. But today morning I choose to search a self help video about flush problem. And your video really helped.

@yeahnah252 3 жыл бұрын

Clearly and thoroughly explained. I've looked at 3 other vids; this is the clearest by far. Thanks and I'm subscribing.

@johnhunt6095 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for fully explaining this flushing mechanism. Very professional presentation.

@tonyholt90 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing on the strip down of the inlet valve. I took mine apart to find small bits of grit or whatever it was. But after a clean up " NO LEAKING OVER FLOW" thanks for sharing that info 👍

@mrmendes7479 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, before I finished watching the video I fixed mine for 3 days none stop. Thank you

@ollie4king 2 жыл бұрын

Simple, straightforward instruction. Thanks

@kamwenggoh8198 3 жыл бұрын

Good video overall. I have not see the fill valve structure opened up before. Usually, I end up replacement the entire thing. Good to know there are options. Thank you.

@bonchak 8 ай бұрын

very well explained, thank you so much. Saved my day and money. There were little wood stiches attached to the diafram. Cleaned them and now it works perfect.

@sammyt9400 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. With hubby at work, I felt completely helpless until I found this video. Issue resolved, at least temporarily, and now I know what to do if it happens again. It would be even more helpful to include how to find, recognise and turn off the isolation valve. Thanks again 🙂

@luzmarinahershman6111 2 жыл бұрын

my hubby is always at home, but just a lazy xxxxxx as they came 😂😂😂😂

@TyliuLT Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I followed your instructions and sorted my leaking issue in 6mins.

@mikesaccount2463 2 жыл бұрын

great video. very clearly explained what the issues might be. I now feel confident enough to tackle this myself.

@toflof8407 Жыл бұрын

been looking for a video that explains this problem for ages. Thank you for this solution, just what I needed. Thanks.

@p0wwwww Күн бұрын

Wonderful I was following step by step...turns out just cleaning off the gunk and limescale from the rubber washer done the trick. Thank you so much

@rodfisher2837 3 жыл бұрын

On the back of this brilliant tutorial, I have cleaned hard water scale off of the outlet valve seal and seal seat. The pan is no longer filling up. Many Thanks.

@paulrose7431 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Just saved me at least £30 on a new valve. Grit stuck in the inlet but I was not sure how to get it apart. 10 minutes and problem solved.

@braveatheart 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Saved me a couple hundred dollars! It seems fixed. Really appreciate the clear tutorial.

@howardcoombs369 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! I managed to fix my toilet, i would never have believed it possible. Thank you so much

@s1914 4 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much for your vid! I’ve just fixed my constantly filling toilet (slightly different to yours but same principle) by getting that little washer out of the fill valve, washing it with soap and warm water and re-installing it. Bingo! Thanks again 🙏

@fantasticwhovian3061 Жыл бұрын

Had some mishaps today installing a bidet, and i think my fill valve is shot. I was not at all familiar with low flow/push button toilets before this. Thank you for the clear, concise video.

@quinnfell3824 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! The system shown didn't match my system exactly (mine seems a bit older) but the premise was still the same and following your instructions helped greatly!

@ezdreamer81 Жыл бұрын

Following this, resolved my issue in no time. Thank you

@harrisontrevor2079 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I didn't know how to dismantle the inflow. Turned out my float had dirt in it causing it to stick. Cleaned it and way ya go.

@erikaketzer3470 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I have the identical system and your video helped immensely in sorting the problem!

@Bikervation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the trouble to film, edit and post, just what I have been looking for.

@silvamayflower 2 жыл бұрын

This looks so very helpful.. I have the same problem on both upstairs and now downstairs toilets - I now know what to look for, and I'm pretty sure I can fix both of them.

@mjharesign 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, looks straightforward and has given me what I need to know to sort my problem out!

@seankelly3997 Жыл бұрын

Well explained, had a problem with the fill valve, thanks for explaining how it works and showing inside.

@cpvcaspe07 8 ай бұрын

Out of all the videos I watched, this us the one that really helped me fix my toilet flush Thank you!!!

@deepalakshmi5890 Жыл бұрын

Saved me I live alone too .. and I was surprised I can fix things 😀 thanks to you 🙏🏻

@DiscoveryIzzy 2 жыл бұрын

Truly invaluable. We appreciate this immensely.

@rinnin 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. I used the toilet in my sisters the other day and it went into freeflow / overflow from the fill valve. Unfortunately there was no cut off switch and the one for the whole house had to be turned off. Sent this to my brother in law & hopefully found it useful.

@markshepherd251 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info , this is exactly what I needed to know , brilliant :)

@natashaholmes1969 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for this very well explained video. Successfully replaced my fill valve n now flush valve is under testing after clean :) the only thing I’d add, my fill valve had a flexihose connecting on the bottom n u may need a new seal there. Very useful and saved 90£ to a woman who never dipped her hands into a toilet :)

@jd00313 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video, thank you so much for making this and explaining things so clearly

@joewyoung 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Your simple guide help me to fix the issue in minutes.

@tonystacey3347 3 жыл бұрын

Really straight forward vid with clear explanation of what’s going on - 👍🏻

@davidspencer1634 Жыл бұрын

Really excellent very helpful and easy to follow. Bought new input valve which easily fixed the problem after some hours of grafting with Dudley minisystem. Many thanks. David

@yuseng Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comprehensive demonstration. Saved me valuable time

@pankajchitgupkar1933 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. The round washer you shown is not mainly responsible to stop the water intake. The water is stopped by a tiny rubber piece attached at the bottom of the other end of the lever. Hope this will save few bucks. I just cleaned it and it worked

@crimsonfin 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Extremely clear and to the point. Helped me diagnose my issue. Thanks.

@AtmaS 3 жыл бұрын

A clear and well-presented video. Thank you so much for sharing,

@philipavery5404 Жыл бұрын

Very useful video. Feel confident I should be able to fix my elderly friend’s issue. Thank you.

@USS-SNAKE-ISLAND 6 ай бұрын

You are GOLDEN! Thanks for posting!!!

@quazifalah9614 3 жыл бұрын

I just fixed my flush by watching your video , Thanks a lot

@annemariebutler9476 10 ай бұрын

Thank you ! Thank you !Thank you !Thank you for this video!! Saved me money getting a plumber in so many times. Thank you !

@raynorjoseph9643 Жыл бұрын

Really an amazing video. I have the same issue with my cistern inlet valve. Seems to be the same washer or upper diaphragm that needs replacing. Thank you for informational session

@UKPete 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant video explaining all scenarios. Thanks!

@janetbacon3247 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, very well explained, solved the problem in a few minutes!

@marcallen7331 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this helped big time. My problem was water was constantly running so happy you showed what to look at thanks again.

@wilbrooks5389 Жыл бұрын

Incredibly useful video. I was looking for this info for ages and I'm glad i stumbled across your channel.

@PaulSmith-ml2bh 6 ай бұрын

Clear, concise instructions. Excellent video - leak solved! Thanks

@johncheetham9567 2 жыл бұрын

Just fixed our toilet thanks to your clear, concise explanation - thank you!

@Norton1531 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I dread to think how much water I've wasted before finding this clip.

@nachogirlbusiness2156 2 жыл бұрын

Fixed our toilet because of your video, much appreciated my dude.

@theedge1420 Жыл бұрын

Excellent demo. So clear and concise. Many thanks. Now I just have to get on. cheers.

@NonPressure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this helped me out, and i like the timings provided

@jaisathianantham3927 3 жыл бұрын

useful, straight to the point, no-nonsense video. Good Stuff