How To Fix The #1 Hidden Toilet LEAK! DIY

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On this video I’ll be showing you How to fix the #1 hidden toilet Leak that is commonly found on toilet bowls! Great DIY for any home owner DIYer also great for beginners!
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@kaaaah2003 Жыл бұрын

Again good one for DIY. Plumber will charge $150. Thanks buddy.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽!

@kaaaah2003 Жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse Bro. the first nut will not damage porcelain? I have 12 years old home and I will change all of them as a precautionary measure. It's cheap and doable.

@MoneyManHolmes Жыл бұрын

If the people you live with push back on the tank when taking care of business, the extra nut is a requirement! Without it, the bolt head will just tear through the gasket in no time.

@kaaaah2003 Жыл бұрын

@@MoneyManHolmes Thanks

@johnintranuovo5106 Жыл бұрын

350

@kelleyalley3539 2 ай бұрын

Thank goodness i found your channel! My late husband was a plumber, electrician, carpenter, mechanic, welder, etc. He fixed everything. But when my toilet started leaking, i decided i could find out how to fix it. Thats when i found your channel. Im disabled but my adult daughter and i watched your video on how to fix a leaky toilet. Daughter got it done in no time. You explained each step to take. Clear and precise. We cannot thank you enough sir. We're loyal followers of yours now. Thanks again! 😊

@hoppy01003 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I watched about 25 videos before replacing all the parts inside the tank, and none of them, including this one told me the following! You need to come back about 10 days after install and re-tighten the two retaining nuts. The weight of all the water in the tank will compress the main seal (donut sized seal) below the tank and the tank will become wobbly.

@CarlosRuiz-ue9rb 8 ай бұрын

I love how at 5:51 he says " make sure you just hand tighten it. be very very careful, porcelain is very fragile" as he is tightening it down with a half inch socket wrench.

@brianm7109 4 ай бұрын

I think I'm actually currently having a leak from overtightening one of those bolts with a ratchet wrench. Heard the porcelain crack but was just in denial and hoped it was nothing important

@taliah5451 3 ай бұрын

He said don’t do it if your porcelain is weak and truthfully at that point a new toilet is needed. My guess is two things 1) his porcelain is strong 😂 or 2) he’s been doing this so long he knows how to use the tools w/o damaging the porcelain. Ijs

@AlcoOneNote Жыл бұрын

This is a good video presentation about how to deal with a common toilet leak. If you are ever planning on installing a new toilet or you need to otherwise replace a toilet, consider buying a toilet version that is one piece with the tank and bowl made as a single unit. These are available from American Standard and others. This type eliminates any chance of leaks between the tank and the bowl.

@purpledancerbmw5279 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I like that!

@MrLike2surf 9 ай бұрын

They are VERY heavy and awkward to handle.

@drury2d8 9 ай бұрын

@@MrLike2surf get a dolly and blanket

@ontheotherhand7627 9 ай бұрын

@@MrLike2surf Good point. A lot of us don't have the upperbody strength to handle that.

@sandibennett7305 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for an incredibly helpful tutorial. I was able to replace all of the nuts, bolts, gaskets and wax ring on my own.. first time ever! Saved me from using a plumber. Saved me a lot money, but mostly very satisfied knowing I was able to do without paying someone to do. Thank you!

@theresedillon6717 4 ай бұрын

Yes! And now you will always know how to do this repair. And you might have confidence to try other stuff, too.

@notarivsanonymvs2561 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share this DIY fix. It helped me fix my leak! My local plumbing companies quoted me a flat rate between $125-$150 I saved $134 after purchasing the kit and installing it myself. Once again thank you for sharing!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad, I could be of help and I’m always happy to hear you saved alot of money! 🙏🏽😊

@Soldier4yah77 10 ай бұрын

I definitely admire the step by step process in this video presentation on how to fix just about any household problems like these. Thank you!

@vinor3846 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You have shown a professional clean way of fastening the bolts/nuts to the tank!! Awesome.

@cavalier5727 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, DIY, this clip just gave me a clearer picture of what to do with a nasty water leak that I just discovered below our toilet tank! Thank You ! God bless.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@eddierobles2137 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video . Just followed your steps and it worked. No more leaks. 👏👏🙏

@katieejmom Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! The step at 5:51 is what I was missing as what I had taken off didn't have the washer/nut placed there. Couldn't figure out why there was still a leak after following the instructions from the company I purchased it from. I appreciate this video.

@mattski1979 3 ай бұрын

I don't wanna seem, you know, pushy, but you have a drastically relaxing voice. You should definitely make more videos. It's just plain old fashioned calm as hell and that's important to me for some bizarre reason. Thank you for this video. You're awesome.

@thomasfillmore5799 Жыл бұрын

always a good idea to pay a bit more and use brass or SS hardware. bolts will eventually rust through and wreak havac.

@OUrNit03 Жыл бұрын

Man you are God sent! Simple video straight to the point. Exactly my current issue, thanks my brotha

@josephkendall9793 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Clear explanation. Very helpful

@danuellewalker8587 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!!! I'm headed to my mother's today to replace her tank bolts and gaskets

@WALTERBROADDUS 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip.... Will try this weekend.

@lyndaleetqpv 7 ай бұрын

Great visual and instruction. Thank you

@gurpreetkainth6842 Жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained the whole process. Thanks for the video. What if the bolts are not properly tighten... could this also be a reason of leak?

@eulaliorodriguez5325 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. This video is helpful.

@pbsnyderman Жыл бұрын

this was GREAT, thank you. i did the replacement with a new kit. there seems to be a very very small drip from the tank bolts. maybe three drops a day. should i just let it go or try to re-tighten? i’m afraid to crack the porcelain by tightening more. again, thank you.

@larrygreen5597 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much sir I had to do the same thing I also made sure I did not tighten them to tight because of porcelain

@skeeterburke 10 ай бұрын

I use a turkey baster for most stuff, makes a decent cheap syringe. It's not airtight but if you can transfer the liquid fast enough, it works great

@brockbuss Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Found that one of the tank bolts had rusted completely and no longer holding the tank to the bowl securely! I think I will also follow the advice of another commentor and tighten the tank bolts in another day or so.

@verleneperry-newburn905 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video, clear, short and very helpful.

@numberformat 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting the video. really helpful.

@shaunjimmybucketswilliams1096 4 ай бұрын

Thanks bro. Just fixed mine while watching your video. Very helpful thank you

@mjkobylski 11 ай бұрын

Great work on this video. Simple to follow and your explanations are great too.

@FixThisHouse 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@mommadee3329 8 ай бұрын

I love how he explains and demonstrates

@jesusiscomingsoon.5225 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video very helpful.

@darrenwilliams5702 8 ай бұрын

Just happened to us for the first time I just started fixing the toilet issues recently and I picked up the parts going to try this tomorrow thank you for all of the information I’m going to try that method so it doesn’t leak in the future

@UNSCODST Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Now I have a solution for my weekend project!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

@HaxorTech 5 ай бұрын

Amazing detail in this video my friend! Great job and definitely saved me over $100 as well, thank you!

@ED-he7ts 6 ай бұрын

The best video out there on this topic - thanks a bunch!!!

@greenmanatee6462 8 ай бұрын

Too many of my diy projects become snafu's but this worked perfectly! Thank you

@bryanreese907 Ай бұрын

Great step-by-step video 👍🏿

@librathefresh1 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much!

@jeffkane221 8 ай бұрын

Use rubber gaskets on bottom of tank also. Get extra nut and rubber kits do not provide 5:51 .

@bhyydy6353 6 ай бұрын

I have this problem and thank you for showing how to do it.

@garyharrismusic 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@shavinduffy6670 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, great great video, so well done, so clear.

@FixThisHouse 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@daveshezo Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MylesDavid Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!! 😊👍🏼

@imsofrugal4838 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this!!

@ncsEsper Жыл бұрын

One of the best DIY out there. Count me in as new subscriber!

@ParishSouth Жыл бұрын

Id put the lower seal with the second nut...seal on both sides of tank bottom

@tealmountaintrekking6141 10 ай бұрын

Would also help prevent cracking.

@chanwarren Ай бұрын

Definitely did not notice this was wrong until it leaked afterwards for me. Even instructions on the box state this

@laragreene8328 8 ай бұрын

Your videos are so good and clear!!!! Just Great!!! I subscribed immediately the first time I saw one!!!! Thanks!!!

@ImtooFuturistic 7 ай бұрын

Great video I have a crack at the base I made from constipation. I’m going to Jb weld it

@Mac3Ent Жыл бұрын

I really needed this video because I have that same leak. I hope the porcelain is not cracked! The toilet sits about 2.5 inches off the wall and wobbles back a little bit.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help!

@antonioaguilar8802 Жыл бұрын

use wet/dry shopvac for removing water in the bowl

@fernandodasilva3563 10 ай бұрын

Very good insight, thanks

@FixThisHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@Forged_Garage Жыл бұрын

As always, very informative video!!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@jacksonvang2946 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I do love your videos

@AngelOliva302 7 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend!

@FixThisHouse 7 ай бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@tracyjeffreys 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@phamquocquan63 11 ай бұрын

That one handed nut install while the other hand holds the camera...nice.

@BoseFam 3 ай бұрын

Great and helpful video thank you!

@juliannetaylor9989 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Having this exact problem. Now I know exactly what to buy. Thanks again! Liked and subscribed!

@tenzinlama7310 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@stevepethel6843 11 ай бұрын

Well video taped and we'll demonstrated and spoken...EXCELLENT Thinking I might try this too. Thanking Jesus for you

@FixThisHouse 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@johnvanegmond1812 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jeaniastamey2776 7 ай бұрын

excelent thansk for the step by step process

@user-bb4hx3fk3e Жыл бұрын

What type of tools suitable To loosen or tight Toilet Bathroom Cistern Tank Close Couple Screw ( plastic type screw with nut)

@mrcoollu9662 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much you help me 👍🏾

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@MJH7777 Жыл бұрын

Gracias!!!!😊

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@majesty10xu15 7 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm seeing 2 inch and 3 inch gasket kits being sold. Can either one be used or does it have to be specific depending on the toilet? Thanks.

@SirCodeJunkie Жыл бұрын

They put the metal washer inside the tank between the screw and the gasket. The metal on metal seal is probably where the leak is coming from. You can see it at the beginning of the video.

@ncsEsper Жыл бұрын

Not true. Washer is above gasket.

@mattski1979 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are awesome. I had a question about whatever gasket is present for the supply line. Is that ever the culprit for a leak? I've never really done anything other than pulling old toilets or attaching the new ones. Thank you in advance for your answer and thank you for posting them. You're very good at explaining things. I appreciate it.

@mattski1979 2 ай бұрын

And I apologize for being dense about measurements but how would I find if it's a 2" or 3" tank gasket? Thank you again for any answers.

@BradleyB7 7 ай бұрын

Great job 👏🏾

@FixThisHouse 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

@renishii6834 2 ай бұрын

With the tank O-ring seal, does it need a sealant or just do as seen in the video?

@leonardhousden8479 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the video

@FixThisHouse Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏽😊

@purpledancerbmw5279 Ай бұрын

Thank you, here I am 7 months later needing to do this! Thanks much.

@FixThisHouse Ай бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@ouramazon1294 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't gob of silicone seal around screws inside tank be easier and cheaper?

@NicholeCampbell_. Жыл бұрын

Plumbers putty. It's the best!!!

@ellobitogallero521 19 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same.

@marlonearlgordon6974 3 ай бұрын

interesting watching from jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

@LuckyFin2008 Ай бұрын

No more leaks thank you boss!

@FixThisHouse Ай бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@aruntyagi4767 Жыл бұрын

This is the second one for the basement bat. kzfaq.infoUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great

@ilonaramazanova6940 8 ай бұрын

thanks man

@leonardopsantos 3 ай бұрын

At 6:25, why did you place the second gasket at the end of the screw? Doesn't it make a lot more sense to "sandwich" the porcelain between the gaskets? Screw head, gasket, through the hole, gasket, washer, nut. Tight nut. Place tank, another washer and nut.

@jfang560 6 ай бұрын

Nice video,very helpful

@FixThisHouse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

@Dr.WaltzFromChicago Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro💯✅

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

🙏🏽😊

@AJPrieto444 8 ай бұрын

Yeah one of the bolts on my toilet seems to have a leak. This video confirmed my suspicions. Thanks man, no need to pay $100 to a plumber for this 👍🏽

@RacerX1971 Жыл бұрын

Can also use wet and dry vacuum to suck up water

@MindfulMusic Ай бұрын

Yours originally had a washer then a rubber gasket inside the bowl. Toward the end, you didn't use this same setup. Why is that?

@OliverKoolO Жыл бұрын

Good video 👍🏾

@bachoy88ledz25 8 ай бұрын

Thank you nice video

@FixThisHouse 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊 please share

@markallen381 4 ай бұрын

Do you use anything like a lubricant on those washers?

@HogFatherMN 11 ай бұрын

Great video 👍 and subscribed. TY

@FixThisHouse 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

@velmawalker7467 15 күн бұрын

Yes thank you! I just cleaned my bathroom and came back into the bathroom to find water everywhere

@thandrage3465 Жыл бұрын

at 6:27 you put gaskets under the washers on the bottom of the tank, shouldn't those have gone under the basin with the first set of nuts and washers?

@jamesdean5677 2 ай бұрын

Is this kit universal for all toilet bolts? Thanks.

@FunkyDeleriousPriest Жыл бұрын

great video

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you Evan! 🙏🏽😊

@MoneyManHolmes Жыл бұрын

The previous install had metal washers between the bolt heads and gaskets. That could have been the problem.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Could be an issue yes 👍🏽

@turbopokey Жыл бұрын

If the leak was constant, that would make sense. But if the leak was only during the flush, it seems more likely that the leak was around the main gasket.

@coryd.6333 Жыл бұрын

Yo good looking I used this video to just fix my toilet, I had no clue very helpful.

@sahinahmod6961 Жыл бұрын

Please help , I have to no access for the bolts under the tank?

@runsa 3 ай бұрын

Anyone know if the big gaskets are universal? Or does each manufacturer have their own design?

@Mac3Ent Жыл бұрын

Could you please make a video on bathroom wall tiles? The tile was patched by the previous owner. But it fell off while taking a shower. I see some grout still on the wall where the tile fell off at. I also see a gap where there should be wall... like the wall was cut or something. So do I have to remove all the tile and fix the wall or can I patch the wall and then put on tile in the spots where it fell off? I'd love to show you a photo of it to get your opinion.

@CliffTooth Жыл бұрын

If there’s a gap in the wall the tile won’t hold well. Also you would have to take off the old dry grout so the tile doesnr stick out

@AgustinaQuinteroFelix Жыл бұрын

I which the water tank had this type of screws. But is hard plastic and so hard to take them out. I end up cutting it with a metal machine but not completely. I was scared to brake the tank. Now i need to have someone to fix it. Since the bolts and screws are rusty it also made even harder.