This is the clearest video on how to replace the flush valve and his voice is very calming and relaxing.
@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@lorddabber30164 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@speedbag12 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Any fear of doing this myself have been flushed away.
@Rajai9817 Жыл бұрын
Was that a pun ? Lol
@cuttingedj20119 ай бұрын
Well stated!
@beckyhdominguez33728 ай бұрын
😂
@jeffg3293 ай бұрын
Puns. The top tier of comedy. 😂
@eddiefreeman16032 ай бұрын
Touche!
@colinmason93012 жыл бұрын
As an educator, I appreciate how you went through the process step-by-step and provided clear explanations of each step. Great info, thanks!
@JenniferMagalyАй бұрын
I got tired of waiting for my husband to fix our toilet. OMG! you make it so easy to learn. Thank you!
@nancycersonsky1170Ай бұрын
I can relate to that!
@aricv129512 күн бұрын
We're busy!😂 3 weeks later i guess i should get around to doing this. The water bill is gonna be a nightmare
@breannfredrickson83024 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! My dad was a plumber and would normally help me out with all these kinds of things but he passed away last year so I'm trying to navigate these household things myself! He'd be proud that I'm doing it on my own- I appreciate these videos! Off to Lowe's I go!
@RogerWakefield4 жыл бұрын
Breann Fredrickson I'm proud that you are doing it as I am sure that your dad is too. I wish I could get my grand-daughters to take up plumbing. What do you do for a living?
@breannfredrickson83024 жыл бұрын
@@RogerWakefield I now have a leak coming from the seal, I think. Water is off and I'll be taking a closer look again later today! I work as a contracts & assignments specialist at a university- I help all of our incoming students secure housing!
@hazelkenrick694129 күн бұрын
Great👍
@hazelkenrick694129 күн бұрын
Great👍
@alisonvenugoban683 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Wakefield, I was so pleased to come across your KZfaq segment on how to fix a running toilet! I'm an Aussie lady currently in lockdown due to the Covid virus and couldn't get a plumber to fix the toilet which was running all the time, the only time it didn't was when I turned off the water intake tap so I wasn't wasting water. Being in my 60's now and recently divorced I no longer have my husband to do all the plumbing (!!) so I decided to do some research and fix it myself. And while I was looking on the internet I found your piece! Fifteen minutes after watching, my toilet problem was fixed! So I saved myself a lot of money calling out a plumber and now I feel so self-confident because I did it myself! Thank you so much!
@wg39279 ай бұрын
This video was 5 years ago but it still helps people. It helped me. I just lifted the flush valve and clean around it. It stopped the leak. Thank you Mr. Wakefield. We've been paying $100 more than average bill. The water company sent a reminder that we might have leaks and to check everything.
@RogerWakefield9 ай бұрын
Good on the water company for giving a heads up!
@genemontgomery57226 ай бұрын
Great job
@StuartMcconney2 жыл бұрын
Good value. Clear succinct and to the point. 80% of the diy video on KZfaq should be looking at this video as a benchmark. From one trainer/instructor to another, well done, take a bow.
@gvc1959 Жыл бұрын
I love the cut away toilet tank. Makes it so easy to see what’s going on
@mariatejada7258 ай бұрын
I am a woman in my 60's and I changed out everything in my bowl thanks to your step by step guidance. You are a God sent! Thanks!
@moscowremix Жыл бұрын
I took the handlebars off my Harley and replaced them with this man’s mustache.
@carolcantwell41074 жыл бұрын
Thank you Roger! Your videos make it easy for a single girl such as myself to feel empowered enough to try these repairs. I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos and explain every step to us lay people!
@user-wo9ub2bl1q8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the videos Roger and easy to understand instructions. My tank has 3 bolts instead of 2 and when the flush valve was turned all the way it was difficult to screw in the 3rd bolt. I resolved this by rotating the flush valve back. Also my bolt replacements came with rubber tapered washers for 2 per bolt along with a metal washer. Took a couple tries to realize I only needed the rubber washers inside the tank and not on both sides. The metal washers I used for the 3 nuts to avoid cracking the porcelain. Because my original bolts and nuts had fused together (replaced with brass plated hardware), it took about 2 hours to saw them off with a metal hacksaw and round handle since this was the only way to access the bolts. As an Information Technology Manager and professional trainer, your video seemed to only handle the "happy path" under ideal conditions and didn't address older or less optimal edge cases. Still Roger , I appreciated your presentation and have subscribed to your channel. Like computer software, you also need to account for the exceptions, and I'd also be interested to know exactly how the fill valve works internally to shut off the water. Seems like the float is restricted to a certain level that somehow stops the flow of water coming into the toilet. Then again that the way geeks are we want to know how everything works.
@josephsingleton34003 жыл бұрын
Your videos are helping my transition from a new construction plumber to a residential service plumber. Thanks for these
@Hhyb20062 жыл бұрын
You're a really good teacher. I was nervous to attempt this by myself, but I just finished after following your procedure and it worked like a charm. Kudos!
@kathyraph29952 жыл бұрын
Great instructions. You made it seem less intimidating. I took your advice and replaced both the flush valve and the fill valve - was glad I did! Easy peasy!
@damicoluci2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the clear instructions! I followed this video to replace flush valve and stopped the toilet leak! Thank you!
@RogerWakefield2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@genesssisss27 күн бұрын
This instructional video is definitely one of the best I ever seen if not the best, my man goes directly to the point no bullshit around
@frankbrown30476 ай бұрын
Well done! You made it easy to follow. I'm glad I bumped into this video before I started the rebuild on mine. I'll be following this channel for all my plumbing repairs.
@johnhardin2017Ай бұрын
Great video. I was so glad to find one showing how to change out the flush valve! Very informative.
@seann96422 жыл бұрын
Great video Roger. The cut out display makes it easy to follow what you're doing. You have a mellow, plainspoken style that's also really engaging. Nicely done!
@Astianax784 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Roger!!! I couldn't believe it but I've found piece of plastic in our flushing valve and it's working perfectly now!!! Thank you again!!!
@RogerWakefield4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help.
@boothguy3 ай бұрын
Excellent - the tank cutaway makes a crystal-clear presentation. Even though I "thought" I knew how to tackle this project, it's always smart to check first. And this video is a winner. Thanks, Mr. Wakefield.
@jackoridge67543 жыл бұрын
having a lot of fun with an old toilet, American standard. couldn't just replace the flapper valve since it was made such that it wouldn't come off, tried looking for replacement parts on company site but they didn't carry any for older models, bought a full replacement kit from a hardware store, said compatible with 99% of toilets, figured id give it a shot. the gasket didn't fit the bowl opening. so next i tried putting the old gasket on the fitting, that also isn't working so far, will try some more once my brothers able to help me. just frustrating how company's non-standardize their parts because they don't want you to replace the small components, they want you to have to buy a whole new toilet. still hoping i can make this work but this is just repairs around the house as usual, always having to pull an improvised 'fix' to make stuff work.
@MT-pp1dg3 жыл бұрын
Great video! My husband and I followed all your steps and our toilet works great! Thank you so much for your video!
@eckookoo19142 жыл бұрын
Mr. Wakefield, this how-to video should be the textbook material for all entry level DYI enthusiasts! You ARE great! Very methodical and yet easy to understand 👍👍👍
@RogerWakefield2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@producerebe87182 жыл бұрын
Thank you Roger! I wish I had an Uncle like you to teach me this man stuff to fix around my house, and thank goodness we have youtube now to learn these things.
@1texasminer2 жыл бұрын
That was good information. A quality, easy to view, well explained instructional video. Most videos relating to toilet leak repairs are about flapper valve or fill valve replacements. Thanks for going into the repairs a little deeper, with detailed, step by step instructions on this particular job.
@joelcopen39205 ай бұрын
Hey Roger! I knew I needed to put in a new flush valve, and your video was the perfect prep instruction to know what to do - thank you!
@ConstantinKoehler4 ай бұрын
Hi Mr. Wakefield! Thank you so much for making this video, this is exactly what I needed to fix my running toilet.
@RogerWakefield4 ай бұрын
Excellent! You're the man!
@user-zb6in7pv4j Жыл бұрын
Thank you Roger. As a DIY sort, these instructional videos are both welcome and priceless. I've learned a lot and expect smooth sailing from here on. Thank you again.
@briansparks1632 Жыл бұрын
Used this video twice now on two different flush valves. Clearest explanation and visuals out there. Thank you and bravo.
@stuartgreene43783 ай бұрын
Great video and easily understood. I have a slow leak, probably a tank full every 2-3 days. Replaced the flapper and cleaned surface of the flush valve but still an issue. Next step is to replace the whole piece. Probably due for it anyways as it has been 10-12 years.
@weirddeere3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the clear and succinct video, shows the details of what isn't too complicated of a job. I probably spent more time getting tools from the shed then working on it. Then dealing with a completely rotted and stuck tank to bowl bolt. Ground the head off from the inside and made that much easy!
@dpj1182 жыл бұрын
Just changed float valve following Roger's great video and all went well. Couldn't have done it right without you. Thanks!!
@xphlies583 жыл бұрын
You do a fabulous job with explaining step by step and each part. What needs, needs!, to be added is the aspect that when putting the tank back into place DO NOT ROCK THE TANK BECAUSE YOU MIGHT BREAK THE CONNECTING SEAL {yep, like I did & now we're buying a whole new toilet}.
@Cutlet5093 жыл бұрын
55uuiiiuii
@douglasreid7330 Жыл бұрын
Roger knows his stuff. and he is brisk and to the point, no lollygagging. Thank you.
@doddmatt807 ай бұрын
Saving this video. I was about to call someone to change out mine BUT you just saved me 100's of dollars. Doing this today. Thank you so much
@chuckleloaf Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! It was clear, concise, and well shot. It helped me replace my flush valve with zero hassle and gave me the confidence that I knew what I was doing!
@carolynmangipudi9898 Жыл бұрын
This is perfect instruction..especially for a non plumber. I have been waiting for my husband to attempt to fix our downstairs toilet since we had our well pump replaced. I use this bathroom mainly, but for whatever reason has not functioned properly since the well pump replacement, almost 8 months ago & I am tired of turning the water valve off after each flush. Since, it won't fix itself & my husband, "Will get to it"later than sooner- I am tackling this feat. It wants to continuously run after the tank is full...I felt around the seal...wiped it out multiple times thinking a piece of sediment has caused it not to seal. I have disassembled the flapper..still no success. I am going to replace the flapper to start..& take it from there. Thank you for sharing this easy instruction video.....from the done nagging to do it myself wife.
@debbielea6346Ай бұрын
Thank you!! I'm a , 70 year old widow and I think I can do this!!
@iphonewalkthroughs9 ай бұрын
Wow thanks for this video, man. Once I saw how easy it was to take off the tank I'm so on board.
@thebutzfamily Жыл бұрын
This is how to install toilet parts for dummies. You really hit every point possible to help me change my parts out. Thanks!!!
@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын
You’re not a dummy! Glad I could make it easy for you
@HeymeNl1966 Жыл бұрын
Didn't think I could do this myself, managed fine thanks to this. Removing cistern was a pain due to rusted bolts, after that all smoothly, even with both left hands 😅
@DrGargani2 жыл бұрын
very , very well done....you are a clear, and concise, well spoken teacher!
@melissanichole81843 ай бұрын
This is the absolutely best plumbing explanation I've ever seen. You are a great teacher. I feel very prepared to take on this project! Subscribed!
@rebeccaperez22942 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Wakefield for your clear explanation and good demonstration.
@LilBert4202 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this easy and thorough. The cut out back of the toilet makes this the best tutorial on KZfaq. Thank you, sir.
@BlackJack7193 жыл бұрын
Going into my 3rd year as a plumbing apprentice, all I've done is the commercial side & I'm lacking in the residential aspect. Thank you for putting all this info up for us
@momulesr4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your how-to videos and the plain ol’ down-to-earth way that you explain everything! You have saved me hundreds of dollars in not having to pay someone to come in and do it for me! Thank you and God Bless you, sir!
@darincatanzarite62309 ай бұрын
I just wanna thank you Rodger for your videos! I’ve been a plumber for 25 years and every once in awhile you teach me something I don’t know! I know this one tho!
@RogerWakefield9 ай бұрын
Well I'm glad I can teach you every now and again!
@geofffreund7426 Жыл бұрын
For anyone who doesn't have gigantic channel-locks, I used an oil filter wrench and it worked great. Fantastic how-to video!
@miguelgranados27843 ай бұрын
Your instructions are clear, and concise. Very easy to follow! Thank you for the video.
@garyjohnson45753 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sprung a leak this morning, found its all bad except the refill...off to lowes, damn!!!
@avalenc Жыл бұрын
This is the clearest and best explanation for how to change a flush valve that I've found on youtube. Thank you!
@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@glenpolen5562 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU, ROGER ! YOU ARE FANTASTIC. I LEARNED EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO DO. I APPRECIATE YA.
@brettlivingston10x Жыл бұрын
Thank you fpr being thorough and complete with this instructional video. I changed the flush valve myself, this morning. The step-by-step instructions are very helpful. I can call the plumber in the morning to cancel my afternoon appointment. Thank you. You saved me money, and I accomplished something that makes me feel manly.
@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That’s why I do what I do. What was your favorite part? You
@alexlevymusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the succinct education. The toilet in my apartment had parts that were so old and rusted that I had to saw everything off, but the replacement was easy and I knew what I was doing thanks to this video.
@hyrsk15528 ай бұрын
Best explanation I've found. You actually go step by step while explaining and showing what your doing. Appreciate it. Feel more comfortable changing my Flush valave
@RogerWakefield8 ай бұрын
It really is quite easy once you start getting familiar with it
@PJMarsosudiro3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks so much for this lesson. I foolishly thought that I could change the flush valve without taking the tank off. Now I know better!
@arthurmiller8336 Жыл бұрын
Yes I have replaced all of vales flapper but didn't know about taking apart the valve in flushing fantastic great tips thank you doing what you doing Rodger Mahony
@DASH423223 жыл бұрын
9:18 minute video turned into a 4 hour event because of a rusted wing nut on the bottom side of the tank. Video was super helpful and job was finished. Thank you.
@jillasiala47033 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I go to you first for my plumbing needs and you did not disappoint!! This was so much less intimidating than I imagined and was a lot quicker than I though. No leaks!!!
@carlorachel2 жыл бұрын
Roger, I agree with the multitude, here, and applaud your excellent training vid. I do have one suggestion: Do a similar vid USING AN OLD TOILET. l venture to say most of us do not have a clean demonstration toilet that we're working on. Teach viewers how to deal with the realities of rusted nuts, bolts, deteriorated components, etc... This is what most of us will find when we make a repair. It would be great to see how a true pro deals with these challenges. Many thanks.
@mkvectra3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I had to fight with my tank bolts for a bit but I got it done! This video helped me a lot!
@tortugarojo Жыл бұрын
Great video! I just finished replacing the flush valve using the tips you gave, and while I was at it replaced the fill valve too.
@njshned4 жыл бұрын
Great instruction!!! Done in 20 minutes. No mess.
@clima614 Жыл бұрын
Nice! Gonna work on this tonight and become my wife’s hero! Thank you for the vid
@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын
Good luck! 🦸♂️
@classydarktoys5731 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Just fixed a major leak in my toilet thanks to you never touched any plumbing in my life. Did it in about 30 minutes!
@avarice3k74 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Already replaced fill valve.. Now the flush valve
@AndreaM772 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. It saves me a lot of money doing what I can .
@ChrisH1272 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. You did a great job explaining this and saved me a plumbing bill.
@bmwMbuzz Жыл бұрын
Very useful video and very well explained. Thanks.
@thecapriciousamerasian639 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video. Very helpful. I just replaced my office toilet parts that were 25-30 years old.
@loumed1101 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation in every way! Mr. Wakefield you are one in a million!
@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@timothybaer6552 Жыл бұрын
As a 42 year old man I say this without a hint of sarcasm: Thanks, dad.
@richardramos7294 ай бұрын
Thnx a lot.😊
@nadeneclemens5820 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help, you were very clear, concise and thorough.
@marsoelflaco57227 ай бұрын
The right tools and a little know-how makes all the difference. The biggest concern I have is water deposits "cementing" the nuts to bolts and damaging the hardware or porcelain while trying to loosen them.
@locutus11269 ай бұрын
very well explained. clear and concise. You are a great teacher!
@RogerWakefield9 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@EugeneLombardoАй бұрын
Well done. Easy to understand and well organized.
@RogerWakefieldАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@salusization10 күн бұрын
A perfect explanation . manages to change mine with ease👍
@jackthaon56505 ай бұрын
Enjoyed presentation. Instructions were clear. Will put it to the test now
@RogerWakefield5 ай бұрын
Let me know how it goes
@charmainehotard9929 Жыл бұрын
As a 57 year old widow, i appreciate your video. I fixed my toilet myself all because of you!
@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@annaleejefferies3093 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I feel confident that I can do this. Very clear.
@nataliesteger27712 ай бұрын
Great video! All points and highlights are awesome. Thank you.
@MrKennethb835 ай бұрын
Very helpful ! I intend to do two of these this week and this was informative thank you .
@RogerWakefield5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Good luck, let me know how it goes
@allenrmontanaАй бұрын
This was a huge help, many thanks'
@truthbetold39314 ай бұрын
Now that’s how every how to video should be done! Bravo, and thank you!
@RogerWakefield4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@devcoffee8328 Жыл бұрын
Another lady taking apart her toilet, here. Thank you so much for this video! Wish I would’ve done this when I had to replace the flange last year, would have saved some time and effort!
@gingersummers58702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I don't know how much money I just saved following your directions but I am sure it was a lot. And I sure appreciate this video.
@justgwyn2 жыл бұрын
Replaced my flush and fill valves with your videos! Thank you so much!
@INJURYCOMP Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video !! You have a new subscriber. I learned several things from this video. Mainly I learned: I was actually LQQKING for a video concerning the fill valve - not the flush valve. I now know the difference. 2. If our toilet gets to the point of needing a flush valve, I think it is time to just get a new chair height toilet! Thank you !! 3. You do have videos concerning the toilet fill valve so I will watch them. 4. I now have a KZfaq Channel to go to to get information for plumbing issues.
@Spaethon2 жыл бұрын
You're a hero man. In this hard recession, we're looking to find ways to DIY in order to avoid tough costs. I'm in Florida which makes this video a blessed convenience, but in Texas, people like me with a toilet running every 5 minutes should thank their lucky stars.
@erickirkley1863 жыл бұрын
My Sister in-law ask me to change her flush valve. I have never done anything like this before. I watched your tutorial and now I feel confident that I can do this for her.
@patrickpreisinger59237 ай бұрын
Nicely explained and nicely filmed. Thanks!
@lawrencebasha32833 жыл бұрын
This is one of the "Watch a youtube video and do it" videos. Excellent, simple & concise. Thanks for saving me $200 for a plumber.
@TheHoward19692 жыл бұрын
I really learned a lot and enjoyed the video
@favbeats8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. I just fixed my toilet 😎
@bethelcogic36263 ай бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS INSTRUCTION VIDEO. GREAT JOB IN EXPLAINING IT
@jf11mm2 жыл бұрын
I need to do a flapper repair on toilet at work, i might need to do the flush valve next very helpful thank you.
@MrJLee-ri3so Жыл бұрын
Thank u for the video, replaced the inlet hose n fill valve in 30 minutes, spent $15 in parts at Home Depot