I'm not a plumber so I appreciate all the insider information. An 'Honest' Tradesman is worth his weight in GOLD.

Steven Im currently in school for plumbing and I must admit ... I would have gladly paid you to be my teacher. This is a thousand dollars worth of information your giving away. Some people look to superman or Batman as there hero but I see you and I see my hero!

I e been doing drain cleaning for about 6 years now..I’m not a plumber, but successful at the drain cleaning business and this channel has been a godsend to me, thank you... videos like this have helped me tremendously because I often run into issues like this... I have to take a toilet off to send a cable and blade down an inside main, and at times the toilet has been on for 30 years or maybe less and crappy materials were used, You never know

You said helps some guys, there's us gals out here too that find this information very informative. Thanks For The Tip.

These are the heroes us DIY’ers need! Watched your video 4-5 times, after watching a few others, and yours covered it all. Saved my a$$ in more ways than just money. (Went with the pvc with the rubber gasket and inserted inside my existing flange). Lots of great tips that came in handy (spacer, brass, etc). Thank you!! 👏👏👏

I can’t thank you enough for this video you just saved my ass with the “closet screws”! Your accent is also amazing! I can’t thank you enough I literally just changed the toilet in my house while my husband was away and I’m so proud of myself- couldn’t have done it without this video!

This guys attitude is awesome and his accent is even better!

dear Steven,i have doing plumbing, heating,air condition,heat pumps,sheet metal duct work, oil buner ,and gas heaters,cleaning both oil &gas,hot air & hot water boilers for 50 years now!! I always enjoy!! watching a new tape of yours.went you take the time ,to explain all the nuts & bolts & the flanges there is to work with!!! iam very glad that you,take the time,to explain every detail & special short cuts and the best way to do the job. good luck.steve! I THINK YOU ARE ONE OFTHE BETTER MECHANDIC AND TEACHERS ON U TUBE!!!!LOVE THE NEW DOG TOO!! LOVE THAT WORK TRUCK. IT NEVER RUNS OUT PARTS!!!!!THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR US!!!!!GOOD LUCK!!!! STEVE ED.MARSH!!!!!!!

This right here was a master class. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

watching almost 4years later and exactly what I needed! The flange is broken and instead of replacing it all I really needed was the Gapper/Spanner flange to fix the situation. A plumber would have charged me more for the time he'd take to cut out the cemented/glued flange and put in a replacement! Thanks Steve

Watched this video before installing my toilet a couple of years ago and it definitely saved me from a lot of grief. Just came across it again recently and had to say thanks very much for posting it.

The only plumbing videos I watched for over 5 yrs. I've learned so much from you..thank you

Wow! Steve. VERY nice job! And videotaping with ONE hand even! Thanks for sharing your 30+ years of experience to all us newbees. You have made our lives so much easier. Very much appreciated! You rock!

You, sir, are a treasure. Thank you. Wonderful and perfectly narrated video. I am a cabinet maker who hates getting wet, so I don’t do much plumbing. But I can hear from the way you talk that you are a craftsman. I actually feel up to trying a toilet refit now 😊😊. By the way, I’ve always called those “hanger bolts”. The lags with the machine thread on one end. Thanks again!

You showed more tips that make sense, then I got from all the other videos. Thanks!

You are the GO to man for plumbing and heating DIY repairs, no one explains the procedure and back stories even close to yours enjoyed your videos for years

Just found this channel. Renovating our first home. Got screwed by a bunch of contractors. Took our money and did horrible work. Now we finally getting back on track but this channel has been helling me make sure things are getting done properly. Thank you. I may have a few questions about plumbing and oil burning boiler as well. The baseboards. Keep the great content coming

I am in maintenance , and this video is pure gold . All situations are different , but this video covers most of them. Great video.

Everything I needed to know to do my broken flange fix and a lot of other good to know tips too. Great video! Thanks buddy.

Thank you Steven. Your video taught me what I need for installing a new flange for a new toilet. Much appreciated. - Jose

Some things you can't learn in school,thanks for answering a long time question about the deep wax seals with the horn , I must say I watch your videos every single day and I have learned more tricks from you then I have learned from other plumbers in the 20 years I've been doing this, thanks Steve keep them coming!

Best plumbing repair videos on KZfaq. Thanks

Excellent education in a short time. Thank you!!! It was very helpful to find out the previous home owners installed tile, but never raised the height of the flange.

Thank you very much! I thought I was going to have to replace my flange after the linoleum floor was replaced with plank flooring. Didn’t know they made flange extensions. Saved me a lot of time, money and headache. So thank you very much!!!!

Being one who records whilst they work and edits in the twilight hours. I know the difficulties and how much effort goes into making these videos. Material like this is undervalued. Education has changed so much with KZfaq. Society are gaining the equivalent of a KZfaq plumbing degree. It's good when it's used for something positive like making individuals better engineers. Onsite experience is vital as well as real qualifications. Yet this media stream and experience passed on is helping nations strive to better engineering standards. It would have been a game changer if I had some of these videos when I initially qualified as a plumber 13 years ago. There was hardly anything like this to watch. It's great that the information is there for those that are thirsty to grow in their knowledge of the trade.

Good explanation.Very clear and precise. Thanks for the help. By the way, I love your voice!

Thank you for this video. It was just the insight I needed to do the flange repair myself. Boy am I proud of myself. The results were just right. Stay safe and stay healthy.

Just watched 9 videos and you are the only one that told me what I needed to know. Thanks you did a great job of explaining everything

What a great tip about the wax funnel, that's exactly what mine is doing I replaced the wax seal about 6 months ago and I bought the one with the funnel because it looked like a better one. It's things you learn on your own out in the field that makes a great service/ repair man. Thanks

This video is excellent. I work at a hardware store and was recently moved from the lumber department to the plumbing/electrical department, and that company didn't teach me shit before the transfer! Your videos are a huge help. Thank you for putting them up. :)

Absolutely one of best video's out there, thanks for sharing and a great pleasure to see someone who really knows, and seems to like their job.

You are so on about it all, I thank You & commend you for sharing your skills. You're down to earth & say it as it is. I like that. It's people like you that really do help out others.

Finally a single video that gives you all the information you need for the repair plus options. You couldn't watch 10 KZfaq videos and get this much detail! Thanks for taking the time to post this video and the explanation on the horned wax ring, always thought they were better but that makes complete sense now that it was explained by a pro. Enough of that sh-t, last time I use one. Thanks a bunch Steven!

I've watched many videos to replace a flange. This was the most informative and helpful I've seen Thanks for sharing

Very helpful video Steven thank you very much. The tip on the twist closet flange to lead helped me the most right now. Again thank you!

above and beyond! I love how u explain why and why not. we need more prof. like your video

Thank you for taking the mystery out of flanges and repair techniques. I watch your cast iron flange repair video too. Awesome to see the mechanics of old school repairs. This video will have saved me hundreds in repair bills.

This was very informative. I feel almost like a flange expert now except for the molten lead whatever that was. It will help me deal with an off level flange. It was also fun to watch. Thanks!!!!!

Comprehensive sum of 30 years of experience! Gold. Thank you!! You are amazing. No plastic funnel on wax!! great tips.

What an amazing video! You answered everything I was thinking about while I was in the hardware store today. Thank you.

Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this.

First toilet installation so this helped me a lot. Especially since the previous homeowner screwed thing up. Thanks a lot, excellent video.

Boy Steve that was a full plumbing course! Thank you. I am going to have to review this several times trying to get up to speed!

Thank you for making this video. Excellent point about the plastic horn wax ring kits causing leaks. This is exactly what was happening with my 15 y/o toilet..water on floor. Unfortunately I reinstalled another one with the horn before seeing your video. I'll be replacing it with a plain wax one this weekend. Again, thanks for taking the time to explain the different flanges and the great tips.

Hands down, the most informative video I've seen today, straight to the point, and believe me I have gone over quite a few videos today on how to fix my toilet's flange problem . gave me some good advice and ideas of how to solve it... off to the Depot, Thanks!!

Thank you so much! You answered all my questions! I'm so glad you posted this video!

I believe every word out of your mouth--my favorite kind of teacher. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Excellent video, great information and pro tips... huge help, and you just got another subscriber. Thanks again.

Thanks for loading this Steve! I had to repair a flange for a toilet in my house, and the info in this video was invaluable. Followed the suggestions for the spanner flanges and wax ring without the insert and repairs went really smooth.

Absolutely excellent! My toilet was leaking at the base and your video will go a long way in helping me choose the correct parts to use for the fix.

youre the man plain and simple. really helpful in helping me understand what is available which is usually the question that I don't even know how to ask.

You need your own plumbing show, great video. Thanks for the tips.

Very comprehensive video! I think if each of us sent you a $1 each, you could retire. Thanks for the details and sharing your experience with the world.

One of the best explanation of everything in this video concerning closet bolts, flanges and wax gasket.

I love this guy! This is one of the most useful videos I've ever seen!!!

Your a great teacher Steve! I loved those closet bolts you showed that screw into the wooden subfloor. I never saw those before and want to try them out the next time I'm in a pinch.

HECK YEAH!! Wicked good video! Learned a lot, and the wax ring differences alone was worth the watch. I live in Texas, but my cousins are all up in Cranston RI and the surrounding area and listening to your video was like being with them. Great job!!

I never met you and because of distance between where you are and where I live, if I needed a plumber, you would definitely be my guy. Very impressed with your knowledge,, and honesty. No doubt the information you are sharing has at least on some level negatively impacted your business. Flip side I’m sure you’ve helped thousands of people with diy projects (and emergency repairs). Thank you for what you do.

Now that's what I am talkin' about Steven! Hearing it straight from a guy who is out there or has been out there in the trade and knows exactly what's going on and giving us the best no-nonsense advice for doing the right thing. I just subscribed man!

Thanks for taking the time to make this informative video. Our half bath has a couple of problems one of which is a broken flange. A couple of years ago I repaired the flange with that liquid steel you can mold. It seemed to work, but a bigger problem is the uneven floor. The prior owner put in a terra cotta floor, but somehow the tile sets uneven around the toilet. The tiles are cracked from cinching down the toilet. I suspect too much mastic was used on one side of the toilet. We are thinking of tearing out the floor and starting over. I found your video very interesting. I didn't realize how many types of flanges are out there. Thanks.

your comments on the wax ring with the funnel is spot-on. This is EXACTLY what happened to make a mess of my bathroom. The funnel sounds like a good idea, but it's totally a formula for trouble. BTW, I've got a 4x3 flange, and since I had to tear out the linoleum, I need a flange repair option to work with.

You're badass. I like how you really cover the details on the topic, even down to the reason the water & trap are on the toilet . Thanks dude! Very helpful.

Wow! I watch a bunch of flange repair video and this one is by far, the best!! Thanks for the info!

The old plastic flanges with blue or red rings were carbon steel and they rotted out relatively quick. The newer ones with metal rings are made of stainless steel and are pretty reliable. The downside to pvc rings are the crack or warp when overtightened. Every product has its compromises. Good to see you showing several ways to skin a cat. There seldom is only "one way" to do something. Every situation is unique and it's good to know what your options are. Great video!

This helped me, thank you...

Super helpful, I am probably going to watch it several times to make sure I didnt miss anything I need to know. Thank you so much.

Another great video Steven! Thanks for taking the time over your weekend off to make this video! I learned ten years worth of knowledge with this video!

Great video,,, years worth of experience in 15 minutes!

Can't thank you enough, Steve. Great lesson, and clear usage of what may be needed or is needed around a closet flange. I'm getting ready to dive in. My first concern will be the integrity of the sub floor, but with your video, I have a better understanding of what to expect or handle the task at hand. All the best brother. P.s., I saw another video where you had tour dog with you. Anybody who's that good with their dog is OK by me. We have two Great Danes. ; )

I appreciate the tip about the Gapper Repair kit, and the disadvantage of the wax ring with funnel. We'll re-do our toilet replacement properly using the tips in this video.

Thanks to much. Big help, about to fix a cracked closet flange. New home owner so everything seems over whelming to repair. I feel so relaxed about this repair thanks to you.

Thanks for your info. All good stuff, especially the wax ring info, didn't know of that issue. I need to replace mine and now I know to get a plain wax ring.

i very much enjoy your videos. i don't enjoy that i NEED to view them, but i do enjoy your presentation. you use correct terms i can go to the plumbing supply with, and not feel like i don't know what i'm talking about. you are to the point, explain in detail, and seem to gear your level of expertise to your audience. good stuff, man! keep up the educational vids for us dyi guys - who don't know how to diy! thanks! cisco..

One of the best plumbing DIY videos! Thank you

This saved my ass! I thought I was in for some major repair issues but your info made it clear I had a couple of simple solutions. The metal flange on one side rusted out, other side is good. The subfloor is good so I could use a cabinet screw or one of the gabber repair flange. Thank you!

I like the the man he is to the flipping point, explanation super good , thanks .

Great video, helped me out a lot, Thank you

Thank you. I do not believe I could have done this job without you video. I would out using the PVC compression flange which I didn't even know existed. So so helpful.

I was trying to figure out whether I should use a wax ring with or without the plastic funnel thing, you answered it super clear and to the point. thank you!!!

Thanks for sharing your tips Steve

Sir if you were in Heaven God could never let you be His plumber because with your knowledge and experience of stopping leaks it would never rain here on earth. You are a "down-to-earth" plumber. Thank you for clearing up my problem with a broken flange I have to repair at work. I am a maintenance personnel for a large organization and wasn't sure what options I had to make the repairs and how to accomplish it. You are a life saver for me in this matter. Wonderfully put together video. I am most certainly subscribing to your channel. Once again, thank you.

Back in the day when I learned new construction plumbing in the 70s we were installing ABS for residential plumbing and Cast Iron for commercial plumbing most of the time. When they came out with closet rings with Stainless Steel instead of the metal which does rust out and causes a problem I switched to Stainless and never looked back. They have Off set closet bends and some in the weirdest angles for different situations you might run into structurally and have to use them. But Steve put on a good show explaining all the types and explained it very clearly in my opinion. We didn't have youtube back in the day and Oh by the way Steven, Ive been married Twice and NEVER AGAIN LOL.

This was very informative--especially the wax ring information at the end. Happily I watched it before I installed the new toilet!

Excellent tutorial! Most informative and to the point. Highly recommend this video.

Wish you were my plumber. Great stuff...subscribed!!

thanks brother. i learned a lot from this video.

Thanks Steve. I learned a lot. Very kind of you to share your knowledge.

Thanks for the Demo Video . You are very very good at explaining repair flange work !

Thank you for posting this video. Extremely educational. You are a credit to the human race.

This is exactly what I needed! I have an ancient rusted out out cast iron flange and had no idea how to repair it. The spanner flange should do the trick. I'm also gonna take your advice on using just the wax without the funnel. Makes good sense - like everything in your video. Thanks for your help!

Steven - great info. I appreciate you putting this up.Thanks for the tip on the wax ring! I never thought about that.

These advices really helped me. Many thanks and kind regards from my country, Panamá.

Thanks for the video.I have a leaking toilet which was using a funneled wax ring.I will be replacing it with one without the funnel. Had I not found your video I would have replaced it with the same funnel type wax ring. Again thanks for the info.

Thank you vary much for taking the time to do these video's. I had a broken cast iron flange at my place. Cast iron flange on a concrete slap. I had no idea what to do until I found your video. I used the spanner / gapper flange that you showed. It was not fun going in ,but it solved the problem and worked great. Thanks again for your help.

Awesome video, easy to understand and gives several different options for your particular circumstance!

Thank you sir. nicely done all options and love your accent. Appreciate the time to do this.

I’m about to rip my toilet out due to a leak, and renovation. I wanted to know what to be prepared for. So thanks for this video!

TY very much.

Great video. Covered all content and questions for even the experienced DIY guy. Thanks for the education.

Wow 😮 This video was so helpful. Thank you! Turns out I need those spacer. Bought a home where they put the tile above the cast iron pipe. Almost put the wax but now I know I need spacers. Thanks again!