Fixing a Toilet That Water Keeps Running inside the Tank

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Dealing with a #toilet at home that seems to continue to run can be annoying, more so not knowing which of the tank parts are the cause of the water running constantly; a good way to find out how to repair your toilet is understanding it's operation inside the tank.
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Most of a time when the water keeps running inside a #toilettank it relates to one being the #toiletflapper, and at times you find that the valve may be clogged to the point of keeping the water pumping into the tank; considering that the valve was pumping fine in my example it lead to one thing as the cause of the toilet running the water.
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Considering that the toilet was flushing fine, and so it was the #toiletvalve pumping water inside the tank; it lead to the flapper which is what keeps the water from running and so replacing it with a new one is all it needed to stop the toilet water from running.
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@baddad5781 Ай бұрын

Replacing a flapper is a snapper! Video is well done and you're a you tube natural. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@lenitwesigye2187 2 күн бұрын

Thank you, I took my out and could clearly see the waves in the flapper causing the problem. Thank you

@apiitg Жыл бұрын

You did a great job taking us through the troubleshooting of the problem and giving very clear instructions on how to fix it. Thank you.

@MasterMindHandyMan Жыл бұрын

Happy you found it helpful. I plan to upload more DIY videos like that on many topics around the home. Please subscribe

@flowforever9084 2 ай бұрын

I love your simple explanation. Best video❤❤❤

@tankmanZ 3 ай бұрын

Super helpful video. Thanks.

@bigoz7 3 ай бұрын

Great video very informative and thanks for sharing!

@rosegopio1709 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your clear instructions. It's very informative. It helps a lot❤

@MasterMindHandyMan 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mariaart7350 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Made a few adjustments with a screwdriver to adjust the water level, flushed the toilet & so far it works. No more constant running😊

@MasterMindHandyMan 5 ай бұрын

Nice work!

@danielj3010 2 ай бұрын

excellent!!

@AlexOliveGrove 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@tonymax68 15 күн бұрын

Great video,will go ahead and replace the flapper and see what happens.

@candacethompson9479 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this instruction regarding the running water in my toilet. I am73 and cannot afford the prices a plumber would charge. Thank you so much MasterMind HandyMan

@MasterMindHandyMan 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cjjjj7163 Ай бұрын

A VERY BIG THANKS👍👍👍👍👍👍

@evelynrubon533 Ай бұрын

Thank you for saving me a bundle! Am off to buy the flapper 🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️ AND you have a new subscriber 👌🏻

@annanorthington3015 3 ай бұрын

This was a very helpful video. Thank You so much

@MasterMindHandyMan 2 ай бұрын

glad you like. please subscribe

@debradunbar6160 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! Single mom here fixing my toilet saving $800 plumber fees🎉

@MasterMindHandyMan 2 ай бұрын

you are welcome. that is the idea of my channel. do it yourself hehe. please subscribe

@flowforever9084 2 ай бұрын

Awesome ❤❤❤❤

@kristinacassandratoledo8818 5 ай бұрын

Thank u so much u r a big help

@MasterMindHandyMan 5 ай бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@loribecchi8819 8 ай бұрын

Very easy to understand. Water not running now, it must have been stuck, but now we know what to do if it happens again thanks to you!

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@sukhjitgrewal892 4 ай бұрын

I have same problem. So I found your video. Very helpful. Thank you 😊 💓 ☺️

@MasterMindHandyMan 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@Kelekona_808 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. First one I've found that changed the flapper in an active tank.

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@miraclewasike5417 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

thank you for watching

@runningbyfaith 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@natashap3553 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!’

@MasterMindHandyMan 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@gilbertmoreno3621 11 ай бұрын

Gracias

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

gracias a ti

@culturemixdesigns9303 9 ай бұрын

hey thanks for the great tutorial video,.. i have the exact same issue,.. and its funny,. the inside of mine looks almost exactly like yours,.. the parts that is,....AND,..... i have a new Flapper that should arrive today and it's the exact same brand you have lol,..today is Sep. 28, 2023 ,.. so i hope mine works too,.. thanks man

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@abrahamchola6903 3 ай бұрын

Wow I have fixed mine 🎉🎉

@rajvindershokar1240 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I have same problem

@MasterMindHandyMan 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help

@jeffreygardner6600 9 ай бұрын

Simple is always the easiest. First off, thanks for the video. Secondly folks, after trial and much error (on my part) I replaced my toilet innards, all except the damn flap. I mean, who would think that this 'simple' little piece of rubber holds a BIG key to "why does my water spontaneously come on, then go right back off". Five and a half minutes into this mans video explains it all. Well, for me at least. If you get the kit that comes with a flapper just change it, and don't assume that simple little rubber piece is insignificant. Thanks again for the video Bro.

@susanaalvarez7981 8 ай бұрын

There a clam like piece below the bulb does that need to be replace at any time

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

hehe so true. the simplest things are the hardest to identify. the flapper does hold a key function inside the toilet tank.

@victoriousvkw 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@MasterMindHandyMan 5 ай бұрын

Welcome

@carolmoon8058 4 ай бұрын

Ive seen universal flappers my question is can they replace any flappers? I have to replace mine. Its years old..

@claykeough7898 Ай бұрын

I used a paper clip in the valve and it worked for now. Living at an expensive loft apartment where the owners do not care about us at all so I fixed my ish with a paper clip 😆

@autumnbates8102 3 ай бұрын

What would cause it to continue after replacing the flapper? I had a plumber here through my home warranty and they replaced it. It’s still running water in the tank.

@MattAkiyama1 Жыл бұрын

Yup it was the flapper in my case as well. Holding it down stopped the draining and allowed the tank to fill up. In my case though it stayed down and didn't continue draining after. Although I probably should get a new one if this keeps happening frequently. Maybe it isn't the right size or something.

@MasterMindHandyMan Жыл бұрын

glad it helped you confirmed what it was hehe. please subscribe

@sonjam4606 2 ай бұрын

Mine wasn’t the flapper and I tried every other fix.. 🤔 couldn’t locate another video for other fixes but I subscribed bc I like how you were explaining clearly without erroneous comments or info that causes me to be more confused.. I absolutely appreciated that. I ended up taking off that blue cap and just clearing the top of that idk what it is.. pump?? with my finger and the toilet stopped running.. 😮.. it’s been running so badly I would have to turn off the water after each flush. I’m hoping this will fix it 😬

@flowforever9084 2 ай бұрын

Valve

@Clayfamjax 8 ай бұрын

This definitely was my problem after months of not using this toliet it was the flapper .. thanks

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

glad you figured it out

@gregory129 2 ай бұрын

I read my meter to monitor my water usage because I had a leak a while back and my water bill was huge. I did the reading on March14th and onApril17th. I used 5670 gallons of water and I'm single. And I was out of town 3 times. I turned off the water to my toilet yesterday and my tank was empty this am. My bowl was still full. I'm gonna try to get a flap installed. Thank you

@tashabrown8301 5 күн бұрын

same!!!!

@danayoung4460 3 ай бұрын

I just changed a brand new flapper, but water still leaking to the bow, triggering water filling every single minute. I don't know what else I can do. Is there anything else I can do?

@rok_the_crow1268 9 ай бұрын

I think my issue is that water level thing ya mentioned at the beginning. Got a new flapper and flush handle. I think i need a new water level part because when i play with that that's when it stops. Any tips for a what i believe is a Kohler toilet canister style? I maybe a girl willing and able to do dyi stuff but that looks like it might be able my skills

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

this is the first part you need is the vlave amzn.to/3QzhJPq comes with a compatible flapper. if the flapper you purchased is not compatible with your original toilet flush valve than it will not work. like this one too amzn.to/3SqnOyK

@MackenzieChibaisha-eq9su Ай бұрын

How do you stop water pump when the tank is full

@seriousorganizer 8 күн бұрын

Thanks but strange you didn't show the end to attach the chain link part back, you just left it there...

@user-po5yn7ym3d 2 ай бұрын

I put a new flapper on and it also leeks

@dnsgold7 4 ай бұрын

This worked, mine had sediment on gasket, I cleaned out sediment with toothpaste/brush.. this problem without fixing is 25-$35/month water bill...

@blacklab2010 24 күн бұрын

I need a different model, the one with the ball

@sylviamanning5742 4 ай бұрын

I have replace the flatter and it is still running so I enjoyed your video but now I need to figure out why still running string.

@user-jm6mh4sr3l 4 ай бұрын

Best u check the fill valve to start and afterwards if that’s not the case check the gaskets in the tank to see if anything is loose

@p.cullen8877 4 ай бұрын

Instruction clear but would have liked to see how you attached the chain. If chain is too long or short could it affect the the cycle?

@MasterMindHandyMan 4 ай бұрын

I am sorry the chain is not covered on the video. the idea is to measure the chain length from the flapper to the flush stick while resting normal not while is pulled. then hook the chain to the end of the rod without hanging much.

@Sofia-BizBuyer 4 ай бұрын

I think it’s best to compare it to the one you already have, that way you’re putting the chain at the same length that has always worked.👍

@Aggression-hc3yp 5 ай бұрын

What if I have an issue where water leaks from the tank due to the fill valve spewing water through the lid? Will this fix it?

@MasterMindHandyMan 4 ай бұрын

no. the tank valve is not related to the flapper function. if the water running comes from the valve to the left of the tank that you see on the video with the blue lid. then it means the pump is clogged inside and is not measuring the level of water right for it to stop it. I recommend changing out the tank valve.

@DebRussell-cl1vh 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your details! Home Depot talks about parts, but doesn't point them out!,😱

@MasterMindHandyMan 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@juliajohnson1814 8 ай бұрын

Gonna try this I think it's the flapper.

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

I bet its.

@Travelingman812 6 ай бұрын

I've replaced my flapper. Water still trickles into the bowl. It eventually stops but it takes longer than it should. Please help

@MasterMindHandyMan 6 ай бұрын

thanks for watching. and asking. the only suggestion is to make sure is the right compatible flapper to work perfect with the tank valve. if its then clean the ring edges of the drainage hole going into the toilet bowl. you want to make sure both rubber and plastic seal together. on a plan b situation then replace the entire middle kit with a new one which comes with a compatible flappler here is a product to consider amzn.to/4apouuP

@Travelingman812 6 ай бұрын

How can I make sure i have the right flapper? Its a flapper good for all toilets. I haven't looked lately. Is there something that the flapper sits on that i can clean or is it just a hole it closes up??

@ziphodladla4125 6 ай бұрын

I have a brand new toilet suite and the water is leaking slowly. What could be the problem? The rubber looks good as the toilet is new. Please help😢😢

@MasterMindHandyMan 6 ай бұрын

I am confused at the fact that if you did everything right there is no way is running water unless you missed the problem lol

@manuelalmendarez2232 9 ай бұрын

I just put on a new fill valve flapper and its still leaking into the bowl

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

a flapper that is not compatible will cause this. the flapper must match the Toilet Flush Valve or it will leak. here is a kit I recommend amzn.to/3QzhsvS or this one amzn.to/3QzhJPq and both come with new flappers

@yulai3818 8 ай бұрын

What other problem to cause running toilet if is NOT the flapper?

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

bad valve. which is the standing leveler to the left of the toilet which is what determines the water pressure filling the toilet. when it begins to malfunction a replacement is required. here is an example of what you need amzn.to/477J290

@yulai3818 8 ай бұрын

@@MasterMindHandyMan Thank you.

@wajiramunaweera5211 8 ай бұрын

Square model commade inside bowl water is leaking

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

keep in mind that when parts inside a toilet tank begin to leak is due to corrosion which is not repairable because they do not come with rubber seals. unless is the valve which is does. in these examples when related to a bolt or a flapper etc. replace with new

@user-yt6dc9sz1d 9 ай бұрын

What if i cant get the flapper off ?

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

you got to replace the flapper connector part. here is what you need amzn.to/3MnFIOZ

@usaman7358 Ай бұрын

Dumb question: You said its not necessary to shut off the water to change the flapper. So you take off the flapper, take to home depot to hopefully match it with the correct flapper, all the while the water is still on at the toilet at home? Won't it be running the entire time one is at home depot? Anyone??? Thanks

@kar12894 20 күн бұрын

it keeps hissing and pumping water on top, now i cant sleep cuz im worried it will overflow, how do stop it

@ryeweskey 2 күн бұрын

Replace the fill tube. Home depot sells. Watch some videos

@ryeweskey 2 күн бұрын

I had a toilet that used to hiss and bubble out the top of the fill tube. Sometimes adjusting the plastic height screw to the right of the fill tube would stop it, but it's probably getting gunked up and can't close properly.

@rafaeldeleon225 8 ай бұрын

Toylet Pro.

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

thank you

@user-oh7ql1jq3z 9 ай бұрын

the tank valve keep running

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

when this happens is time to replace it. this is a great product amzn.to/49ew3UB

@radzimag6012 4 ай бұрын

what about toilets that flush wish a button press at the top

@MasterMindHandyMan 4 ай бұрын

good question. is obvious that this toilet is different than those you describe. but the idea of the solution is the same. if those toilet tanks use a flapper inside the tank then is a similar repair.

@mjhb2313 9 ай бұрын

Whn water is on,the water leaks to toilet down,and whn water tap is turn off,water doesn't leak down..I changed the flapper

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

center piece where the flapper is connected to is also connected to the toilet. the rest of the parts inside the toilet tank are individually independent such as bolts and valves and flappers etc. so if you are getting a leak from the toilet side closer to the tank side. not obviously related to the valve or bolts connections. then you have a worned out rubber seal between tank and toilet and you need to take the entire tank out to replace. here is an example of what you need. amzn.to/3Q8PxkY

@lisaholder8316 7 ай бұрын

That's not my problem we put three new flapper balls replaced everything in the back of the and the water is still running

@MasterMindHandyMan 7 ай бұрын

There is something happening that you missed and I recommend you hire a professional

@user-jm6mh4sr3l 4 ай бұрын

Hey mate! They possibly could be a leak some where. My best bet is that you use some stain free dye so that it doesn’t corrode the gaskets and other silicone based parts in the tank. From there you could possibly find a leak in where it’s coming from. I’m studying plumbing and I learned this in my class today! Hope it helps! :)

@MasterMindHandyMan 4 ай бұрын

when is not obvious is time to investigate further. follow the sound..@@user-jm6mh4sr3l

@edwinvalentin9120 3 ай бұрын

Maybe you should use two of those flappers as earrings!

@user-jm6mh4sr3l 3 ай бұрын

@@edwinvalentin9120hahahaha I’m laughing so hard rn 😐

@user-zp8mu3th4q 9 ай бұрын

The insides are new and it's still runnimg

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

not compatible flapper. connections are not even. check each part.

@asifkhaled6198 8 ай бұрын

My tank fills up and overflows leaks through the back until I flush it. It happens once in awhile what is the cause

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

@Probleme5 10 ай бұрын

I replaced the part and my tank still empties out in 10 minutes

@rok_the_crow1268 9 ай бұрын

Same. I got a universal flap that you can adjust to the unit model (hard for me since the model # got worn away and I had to do a lot of research). It still runs but when I play with that level thing he talked about it stopped. I may be a girl that's willing to do dyi stuff but am hesitant to mess with that.

@MasterMindHandyMan 8 ай бұрын

if the flapper you purchased is not compatible with the toilet flush valve then it will not work. and vice versa. here are some compatible products I recommend for replacing the flush valve or the water level valve. each come with the fitted flapper. amzn.to/3SqnOyK and this one amzn.to/40kc7vx

@user-rr7je8iw3b 3 ай бұрын

Can I start flapping my wings so water can stop???

@bounhomphratsachack3468 5 ай бұрын

No it’s not that flapper

@MasterMindHandyMan 4 ай бұрын

what was your problem then?

@dallian89 4 ай бұрын

its still not the flapper for me, still the water is running 😢

@MasterMindHandyMan 4 ай бұрын

sad news. investigation time! I want you to cut off all noise in the house. flush the toilet and wait silently. while the tank is open. and then look and hear carefully inside........ what do you see moving? from where is the sound coming from? get closer inside! What did you discover?