Why Is There Low Water Level In The Toilet Bowl And How to Repair

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9 жыл бұрын

Why is the water in your toilet so much lower then it used to be? This is a fairly common problem that eventually happens in most residential toilets. The good news is the repair is generally very simple and easy. This video shows what is causing the low water level situation in the toilet bowl and how to repair the toilet yourself.
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The water level problem described in this video stems from an issue with the toilet's fill valve. Many toilets come with old style fill valves that fail over time causing the low water level in the toilet bowl issue. The solution is to replace the old fill valve with a new modern valve and the great news is it is an inexpensive part and easy to install.
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@MrKistel 2 жыл бұрын

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@phillyguy2157 10 ай бұрын

@MrKistel A relative of mine purchased a new toilet with 1.2 or 1.6 GPF. But this new toilet has very low water level in the toilet bowl. Do you think this high efficiency new toilet with 1.2/ 1.6 GPF causes low water level in the toilet bowl. And do you think if she replaced it with an old toilet which has more Gallons per Flush will have a higher water level.

@FluidmasterInc 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for using Fluidmaster in your video! Just a quick side note for your viewers: Make sure you cut the refill hose down in length if needed. If the end of the hose is pushed into the overflow pipe too far it will cause a siphon and in turn "Ghost Flushing". The end of that hose has to be higher than the water level in the tank. Setting the water level 1/2" below the top of the overflow pipe and inserting the hose about 1/4" down into the small hole in the top of the pipe is the best way to prevent siphoning. We also include a clip with our fill valve that can be used.

@MrKistel 8 жыл бұрын

+Fluidmaster Inc. Thanks for reaching out and the important note.

@photoxityforever9503 6 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by Ghost flushing.

@alliwilfong95 5 жыл бұрын

@@photoxityforever9503 no its when the ghost in your house pulls an upper Decker. Sh*ts in the tank

@alliwilfong95 5 жыл бұрын

Siphoning would be causing the water level to continue to fall to its lowest state even though the tank is all the way full with the Fluidmaster correct?

@julesy105 4 жыл бұрын

This may have been my problem. I just replaced the fill valve with a Fluidmaster fill valve and I must say it seems excellent quality, with the clip and great easy to understand instructions!

@EcoRelics 9 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and it was nice to see the demonstration showing the internal damage to the fill valve that caused the problem.

@moonspinner1946 4 жыл бұрын

My bowl wasn't filling up to the point it did before I put in a new flapper in. And it was flushing funky. This was the first video I checked out and it solved my problem. I had hooked up backwards, the thingy that puts the water in the little pipe in the middle. Instead of going in the pipe the water was just going in the tank. I saw what yours was doing and was able to solve my problem. Working perfectly now. I'm a widow, who does many repair jobs around my house with help from you guys and gals on utube. Thanks so much for the post. You're the least expensive plumber I've ever had!

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

So great to hear this video helped you solve your toilet problem. Thank you for the sincere comment, I feel honored the the video was useful for you. Congrats on your repair!

@chrisorrsr 7 жыл бұрын

Joe Freaking Kistel! I was having this problem and thought I'd check KZfaq. Low and behold my old college friend has the answer. Hope you are well buddy.

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

HAHA,, Awesome you came across this. Hope you and your family are well too

@sighck 4 жыл бұрын

Short, concise, informative and just enough levity to make you smile.

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stewart and I hope it may have helped you with a toilet repair.

@emilyblau2562 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooooo much. This fixed a problem I could not figure out. I became the hero when it worked!!!! You're the best. Wish I could send you a new jar of peanut butter and a clean spoon.

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

haha, i bet you were already a hero but so glad this was helpful for you

@monicalevine8851 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the laugh... great sense of humor! :-)

@photo7839 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrKistel NI

@photo7839 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrKistel Nice video Mr Kistel,, I live in an apt complex in Las Vegas. The water in out bowl is so low, its like dumping in a cup of water. They did what you did and replaced the thing, but the results were the same. I check my neighbors down stairs bathroom when they moves in and yup the same cup of water. Can you ascertain any problem that the complex might be having. We do live up the mountain side, but I been to gas stations and they all have plenty of water in there toilets. Let me know, like how many moving parts can effect the water in a bowl? One...

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

@@photo7839 sorry to hear about the low water level problems with your toilet. Another issue that could cause a low water bowl level is improper sewer venting due a blockage in the vent piping. In some case that actual plumbing in the building is installed incorrectly or even with out proper venting at all.

@donkesterson9708 4 ай бұрын

Fixed my new Kohler toilet after watching this video. The tube from the fill valve to the bowl was too long and kinked. Shortened it and removed the kink. Thanks a million!

@MrKistel 4 ай бұрын

Awesome

@Nejineto 7 жыл бұрын

well done! This was a great help!

@rekcusdoo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! You just saved me $400 to find out that I merely had the hose pointing in the wrong place. It apparently popped out of the overflow and was only filling up the tank. You rock!

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome it was a simple fix for you and I am flattered to hear this toilet repair demonstration video helped.

@powerofknowledge7771 5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!! After watching your video, I realized that all I had to do was put the little filler hose in the hole. Apparently it had worked its way out over the years. You rock!

@MrKistel 5 жыл бұрын

So cool to hear it was useful for you

@jenniklein5559 7 жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud about the peeing in the tank bit. On a serious note, this was crazy helpful for me. Thank you!

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

Great to hear it was helpful, thanks for watching and the comment

@jazzyjazziejaz 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this upload. This video was really helpful.

@MrKistel 9 жыл бұрын

JazmineB thestylist Thanks for the nice comment and I am glad it was helpful

@BoredAtWork2000 4 жыл бұрын

Trying to go the other way and get the water lower...this was helpful, thank you!

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Best of luck with your toilet repair

@brendastephany8351 6 жыл бұрын

Your explanation for fixing low water level in toilet bowl was EXCELLENT. Your explained everything so well that I could fix it none of this above your head talk. Thank you so much. Will check out your other videos in future.

@MrKistel 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I very much appreciate the comment. Let me know if there other topics you might be interested in seeing covered on this channel.

@IAmAFixer 5 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

@MrKistel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment.

@davedavenport474 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Just what i needed to know about that water spraying out of the tower portion and how that was affecting the filling of the bowl. Perfect. thanks

@MrKistel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful with fixing your toilet!

@themesswascurly1 Жыл бұрын

Good quality shots of the work without too much extra nonsense. Thanks for the teach in less than 5 minutes!

@MrKistel Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the supportive comment.

@Mk3COrtInA2000 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help! Just bought a house and the basement toilet wasn't filling the bowl. Turns out when the last owner rebuilt it, they pointed that fill hose so it was completely missing the tube! But without your video I never would have known either!

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. Awesome to hear this video helped you fix your toilet issue

@titodejesus6238 3 жыл бұрын

Short, to the point and funny..need nothing else.Enjoyed your video a lot!

@MrKistel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment. Hearing comments like these makes it worthwhile to put the time and effort into producing these DIY home repair videos. Thanks again.

@mtbright06 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@StevePruneau 3 жыл бұрын

This solved my problem. Thank you. The filler hose had become disconnected from the vertical pipe and moved over. Therefore it was filling the tank instead of the bowl. The lady of the house is happy now that the toilet bowl has a normal water level again.

@MrKistel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear of a happy household now that the toilet has been repaired.

@chandac3839 4 жыл бұрын

I did it! Went to home depot, bought the fill valve, follwed your instructions and voila!! Saved me from hiring a plumber! Thank you!!!!💯👍

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear the video was helpful for you to repair your toilet. Thanks for sharing.

@TrevorLindgren 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@b.serlaman1790 5 жыл бұрын

you trying to eat the peanut butter was super funny!!!! Subscribed!! 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣

@MrKistel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and appreciating my awkward attempt of humor

@rainy2hi 7 жыл бұрын

omg - this guy is so helpful and HILARIOUS TOO. I would totally watch this video just for entertainment value.

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful and entertaining!

@dominickruiz1240 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this! I was having an issue even after installing the exact same fill valve you used in the video. As it turns out, the little rubber hose that attaches the the overflow tube was kinked, so I rotated the valve to make the hose straighter and eliminated the kink. Now the bowl fills up like it should.

@MrKistel 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@pepperdog3761 6 жыл бұрын

finally!!!! simple and to the point....thanks

@MrKistel 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope it was helpful

@coletted4591 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful!! Thanks so much!👍🏾

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Colette so good to hear the toilet fix video was helpful for you

@hadleyhayes7569 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Your video led me to the low water problem. Little plastic clip that attaches my filler hose to flush valve broke. Thanks again.

@MrKistel 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear this was helpful for you. Thanks for commenting.

@Dank_Farrik 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you sir. Just the right amount of humor.

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful, and thanks for the encouraging comment.

@appleovereasy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@andrewrush9956 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for making this video. As a new homeowner every little thing like this worries you.

@MrKistel 8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Rush Thanks and congrats on home ownership.

@leeheft5595 7 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks. My tiny refill hose had come out of the tube leading back to the bowl! Simple fix, because I watched. Thanks.

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

Great to here it was helpful for you. Thanks for sharing.

@tomsantoro1953 8 жыл бұрын

Good video explanation and instructions to repair.

@MrKistel 8 жыл бұрын

+Tom Santoro Thanks for the comment Tom

@norrisstrickland4203 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting your video, i was able to fix my issue in 5 seconds once i know what to look for.

@MrKistel 8 жыл бұрын

+Norris Strickland great to hear, thanks

@user-mr9uy9gj5l 4 жыл бұрын

You're hilarious, man, plus you made it so easy to figure out why one of my bowls no longer fills all the way. You're the BEST!

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Ha! thanks! So glad to hear you were able to troubleshoot your toilet.

@marcusjensen3409 4 жыл бұрын

You thought he was that funny?

@user-mr9uy9gj5l 4 жыл бұрын

Marcus Jensen.....Yup, I did. But you’re even funnier . . . looking!

@swingwood 7 жыл бұрын

You're funny.. You made fixing my problem a little more entertaining than just educational. Thanks for the video

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome comment, thanks for posting

@Nuke21 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. My toilet wasn't leaking anywhere but I noticed the water was low. after watching your video I noticed the rubber hose that comes from the fill valve fell out of the fill tube. I put it back in and the water line is back to normal. Thank you again!

@MrKistel 5 жыл бұрын

Great news, thanks for sharing and for watching.

@zakkwylde4201 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this idiot-proof vid. This is the solution to a long-time problem I've had and now I'm gonna be able to punish the porcelain like a warrior once again. Thanks again

@TimeFlyingBy1884 4 жыл бұрын

Please post video proof of your barbaric treatment of the porcelain.

@MichaelHernandez-lc2wb 4 жыл бұрын

It was funny, instructive and to the point. Thanks

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you found the toilet repair, and bad attempt at toilet humor video helpful. Thanks for commenting.

@andresbuenaventura5275 4 жыл бұрын

I loved the video and the things I learned from it.

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Andres, thanks for commenting that you enjoyed and learned from this toilet informational video.

@crashedking1931 4 жыл бұрын

I am a master mechanic of all electronics and mechanical everything but toilets. You just saved me so much grief I guess I never knew the whole flush thing. I just installed a new valve float assembly and the toilet has not worked perfect sense. Well it was in-op before that but after the bowl level was always to low no flush. After watching you vid I realized the little bowl fill hose had a clip on it and I clipped it on the outside of the fill tube. instead of the inside. The mechanics of you explanation once your video hit 2 minuets on the dot. I ran for the toilet looked and found the problem right away. You are awesome. Thanks nice funny helpful video.

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment explaining your situation. So glad the toilet valve installation video helped you solved your low water level issues.

@ericmilliot5807 5 жыл бұрын

My thinner flexible tube was going into the tank instead of the bigger pvc/hard plastic tube in the middle... Stupid easy fix... Thanks Kistel.

@MrKistel 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear the video was helpful, thank you for sharing

@junksmyfashion 6 жыл бұрын

You helped me fixed my toilet! Thanks...:-D

@MrKistel 6 жыл бұрын

awesome to hear

@andreademonaco4784 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe thanks for enabling me to fix my own toilet problem! BTW, "Upper Decker" may be the term you were searching for...

@MrKistel 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your DIY toilet repair and thanks for the proper terminology clarification :)

@sac7000 7 жыл бұрын

You know what grinds my gears? I've got a top of the line one piece toilet that I paid premium bucks for yet the fill valve is squealing like a trapped pig and needs replacement and the whole thing is less than 5 years old! Our old toilet from the 50's and 60's ran for years without any problems except for the occasional bend float rod or leaking float ball which was an easy fix. Now while replacing the fill valve is easy if you can easily reach the freshwater fill line but my cramped bathroom has the toilet less than 6 inches from the side of the tub making it nearly impossible to reach the supply line! You gotta have arms that flex in a dozen places to reach this thing. Ok, I'm done, nice video and I'm not even going to mention the quality of today's kitchen and bathroom faucets, I'm saving that gear grinding comment for another day! Cheers and beers!

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

no worries about the venting, i hope this video helped in some way at least

@olderguyrny 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amigo. Fixed mine. You da man.

@MrKistel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, glad this Toliet Fix video was helpful in repairing your commode

@Lpedraja2002 8 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks a lot for this video man, my problem was that the hose somehow got disconnected, nevr thought it would be such an easy fix.

@MrKistel 8 жыл бұрын

+Lpedraja2002 Glad it was a simple fix for you. Thanks for watching

@danielowens6209 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. it helped a lot.

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

glad to hear Dan, thanks

@wolfmanjacksaid 7 жыл бұрын

I found that my problem was simply that the hose was not spraying into the tube, it was spraying into the tank directly. Fixed now. Thanks

@itzbellarose9234 5 жыл бұрын

THIS! Thanks

@ceva321 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly my problem!!! Quick fix!!

@pershop4950 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I checked my setup and this is what was happening also. Now fixed.

@villdoc 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much great vid

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful and thanks for watching

@heatheready2980 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what was wrong with mine, thank you!

@MrKistel Жыл бұрын

Great to hear the video was helpful

@pointblank6467 5 жыл бұрын

cool video. thank you kind sir!

@MrKistel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting

@wierdful1 8 жыл бұрын

But what if you need to make the height adjustment after you install ? Do I need to remove the assembly?

@carolnewtonburns 7 жыл бұрын

User-friendly (get it?) video for people who are not handy with plumbing and who cannot afford a plumber. Thanks for explaining well and pointing out the specific places and parts that need undoing, twisting, shutting off...I had a little trouble with parts of your hand obstructing a total view, but that doesn't make the vid a deal-breaker. Keep on 'splainin'.

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and the comment Carol

@carolnewtonburns 7 жыл бұрын

MrKistel, I thought I'd share the results of the repair. The black rubber ring around the new apparatus was chewed up all around. Very odd. The surprise is that the repair did not make the water level increase. The imported toilet is a budget product from a big box store, so the location or placement of the key parts was unusual. The toilet had to be removed and turned on its side to reach one in particular. The hardware story guy commented he'd never seen anything like the configuration when he saw the picture on the phone. From here on out, only American toilets in our house.

@CC12398 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MrKistel Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@narcodon 4 жыл бұрын

FIXXED IT! thanks so much! subscribed, and UPVOTED!!! happily

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Don, awesome to hear you fixed the toilet. Thanks for the "Upvote" and for subscribing

@movingforward743 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@MrKistel 3 жыл бұрын

@shantina32 9 жыл бұрын

This helped me so much and saved me money. Thank u so much for this video.

@MrKistel 9 жыл бұрын

shantina williams Awesome to hear! Glad it was useful for you.

@shantina32 8 жыл бұрын

yes

@kellymiller6945 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much...Saved me a plumbing bill :)

@MrKistel 9 жыл бұрын

Kelly Miller Thanks for watching and glad you found it helpful

@44Paws 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Video. Its exactly the fix i need to do. Appreciate you taking the time to make this. Saved us some $ and alot of cursing :)

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

so glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment

@freddiespencer927 4 жыл бұрын

I subscribed immediately after the peanut butter skit! Lol.

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing Freddie and hope the toilet repair video may have been insightful for you.

@benjaminburch9412 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@MrKistel 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching and commenting.

@donnagreen6996 5 жыл бұрын

The water in my tank reaches the top of the overflow and the water continues to run. Will adjusting the valve as you demonstrated when you replaced it resolve that problem? I constantly have to remove the tank lid and pull up the float.

@bramire1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post. I had the exact same issue. Watching you video, I had the same issue (leaking). I have not used the newer replacements either but checked for one rated high which should arrive tomorrow. Thanks for that and it was very helpful. God bless!!

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and let me know how the new toilet valve replacement goes.

@bramire1 4 жыл бұрын

MrKistel will do. New part arrives tomorrow.

@bramire1 4 жыл бұрын

Install went well. Seeing u adjust the height was quick in the vid but that was so helpful. The Install was done and all is working perfect. Thank again.

@TheCalm25 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! After watching this I saw, not Thai had a leak, but that my re-fill hose was simply squirting into the tank. Evidently the last renter removed it from the tube. No more crusty poo!

@MrKistel 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, keep on flushing my friend.

@patten1962 6 жыл бұрын

My hose came out of the refile port. Lol Question, how do you adjust new apparatus? Turn the screw clock wide or counterclockwise if I want more water in the bowl to target?

@306blak 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! Mine wasn't leaking, but there is a valve on it, where the hose goes out. Mine was turned down too much, just opened it up all the way and water lever rose in bowl. Wouldn't have thought to look there until you pointed out what that hose really is for.

@MrKistel 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear it was helpful for you. Thanks for sharing.

@dawhoda1 7 жыл бұрын

comedy and commodes, what a great pair😁🚽

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

Ha-ha! Thanks for watching and the comment Michael.

@lambda4931 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@MrKistel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sinistermalmente 4 жыл бұрын

Just fixed my toilet. You da man!

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that this video helped you repair your toilet.

@Luckylandon620 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful, fixed my toilet

@MrKistel 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@takeiteazyd 2 жыл бұрын

Add me to the list of people who simply had the fill tube popped out of place for some reason. Putting it back in place fixed the low bowl fill issue. Thanks for the visual of proper placement

@MrKistel 2 жыл бұрын

Ya that seems to be a common situation. Fortunately, it is a quick fix to repair the toilet though. Glad the video helped you solve your toilet issue. Thanks for sharing.

@mashallahz5297 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much, was trying to figure out the solution for a year now

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear this video help resolve your toilet issues

@mashallahz5297 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrKistel before i follow through with the work you recommend in this video, i just wanted to ask: when i pour water in the pan with a bucket the water level does not rise higher than the existing level, does this mean that changing the part will not help me solve the low water level problem?

@Roughman123 8 жыл бұрын

My problem is that the toilet BOWL water level to too high. If I adjust the float too low below the overflow tube it docent flush properly. HELP!

@mcZED38 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload. Turns out the refill hose had popped out of the bowl fill tube. 10 second fix.

@MrKistel 5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear the video was helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@abby_007 7 жыл бұрын

MrKistel - I replaced the flush valve with a new/modern one and the water level in the bowl is still very low. No change after the install. There are no leaks in the new valve, flapper is good and the water is rushing out full blast from the black flush valve hose into the overflow tube. Water level inside the tank is at the proper height. If I pour a ton of water into the bowl itself, the water level drops back to the same exact spot right as I stand there. :( Since installing the new valve didn't work - do you know what else may be the cause? I've Googled this problem and coming up with no solutions (other than people changing the valve and it works for them again). I just have a regular Vitra 1.6 Gpf/6.0lpf toilet in case that helps? Thanks!!

@russelleldridge3726 5 жыл бұрын

You can’t raise a toilet bowl water. The water can only rise as high at the toilet was designed. It rises and then overflows into the pipe and down the drain. SOMETIMES the valve shuts off the water filling up the back tank before of the bowl fills up, that is the only time that you could raise the water. That is what happened in this video that the guy fixed. Before you waste any money on valves, get a bucket of water and slowly add to your bowl. That’s as high as it will ever get. If nothing changes then there’s nothing you can do. Sorry for the news.

@Smarmjam 3 жыл бұрын

The wink at 00:04:09 and string of jokes make this a much easier DIY home repair video to watch and complete!

@MrKistel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing.

@samobermeister4070 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for this video. I have a new Toto toilet with the Flow Max II or something like that. Would you know of any way to make the water level higher in that model?

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I would assume it would be a similar process to toilet bowl low water fix demonstrated in this video. Sometimes you can also pour a bunch of water directly into the bowl and wait a awhile. Then where the water level sits is likely the design intention of the toilet manufacturer.

@BurtBowers Жыл бұрын

I replaced out my old kit for a new korkys flush kit problem is even when the bowl fills up where should be once the flush shuts off the bowl water starts to go down bout inch & half have adjusted everything there is to adjust but no change occured leaves me scratching my head yet why it's doing this?

@jermaineyoung1214 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem,but I didn't replace the float.I adjusted the float mechanism with the height set screw.It worked without costing any money.It's working for now.

@MrKistel 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear you were able to repair your toilet without any cost. Thanks for sharing.

@clafong9 3 жыл бұрын

Very good. Only question is once you unpackaged the new tube, you adjusted it. Any hints on what you did there? Is there instructions with a new one how to do that adjustment before putting installing it?

@MrKistel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Depending on the new toilet valve installed there should be specific instructions on how to adjust.

@jeniferdiamond7723 3 жыл бұрын

Can you adjust the new part to increase it decrease how much water goes into the bowl

@johnknittel7658 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information and it fixed my issue. I did not have a leak my hose was dislocated.

@MrKistel 6 жыл бұрын

great to hear it was helpful

@offroadlife3244 4 жыл бұрын

I don't get it the hose gose inside the tube or out

@apm78229 7 жыл бұрын

I have a Kohler canister mechanism with this symptom, but my problem was there was a mineral deposit in the plastic part the tank refill tube mounts to. Poked it with a skinny screwdriver to clear the deposit and all better.

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear you were able to locate the problem and remedy it so simply

@dutchieboy22 7 жыл бұрын

How do you replace the other one because when I raise the fill valve the other one water line is too low so I can't raise the fill valve because it's higher than the water line

@ZatShu 2 жыл бұрын

Dude... I have been pooping onto dry porcelain for so long.. only to realize I had the hose removed from it's proper place due to it being too long. The tank lid must've removed it. A quick scissor cut and put it back in its rightful place. Finally I can poo again without the worries of getting poo on my fingers from having to manually wipe it... Phew. Nice short and concise video gets a thumbs up from me!

@MrKistel 2 жыл бұрын

Just hope you washed your hands before giving the "Thumbs Up"! HA! Glad the video helped you figure out your toilet issue. Happy Flushing

@crystalheart9 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@MrKistel 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you.

@crystalheart9 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrKistel I should have said more. Your video was very informative and easy to understand.

@wsnone9934 Жыл бұрын

HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH, AND WHICH WAY TO ADJUST THE UNIT ITSELF

@Shizuyumi 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, if my toilet takes forever to refill water, is this the way to fix it?

@RLFinTX Жыл бұрын

Well darn, I have that same old apparatus and mine is leaking all around, instead of just one place like yours. I think I’ll try to replace it myself if I can. So the new one you bought doesn’t require the ballon float? Thanks so much!!

@MrKistel Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes the balloon float style is old school. Newer valves do it differently. Thank for watching and the comment.

@RLFinTX Жыл бұрын

@@MrKistel Thank you!

@linushyper300 8 жыл бұрын

I can finally sleep at night, now when I know how to fix my toilet!

@silverXI22 6 жыл бұрын

I will beat you

@cjisanaleut9098 2 жыл бұрын

I just replaced the fill valve in one toilet, and 2nd one has low water. However, I noted you put the fill tube down into the overflow, although the instructions that come with the new fill valve say not to do that as you end up wasting water. Why do you not cut the tubing off?

@MrKistel 2 жыл бұрын

Probably best to follow instructions that came with your product. If hose is too low in the tube maybe a siphon could be created which could potentially waste water

@emiliosessini9684 4 жыл бұрын

the flushing is working well, the level is good in the toilet at first but over a couple of days the water level in the toilet goes down, not sure if need a new toilet or take the toilet of and check if there is a slight crack that I cannot see?

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

A blockage in the plumbing venting could also cause the water to lower over time. Let us know what you determine is the issue with your toilet and how you remedy it. Best of luck.

@jesselliott604 Жыл бұрын

How do you just replace the valve thing without replacing the whole thing?

@MySpace662 4 жыл бұрын

Before you mess with the valve, pour a bucket of water into the toilet, wait for the extra water to flow out. Now mark the water level with a marker, and now flush the toilet to see if the water level fills to the mark. If it's below the mark your water level is low.

@MrKistel 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip to get a better idea of proper water level in a toilet bowl.

@captsax 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr. Kistel! Here's one for ya. I have an AS Champion 4 and since day one my water level in the bowl itself, not the tank is extremely low. I've tried everything, changed the seal, bought a new fluid master the one that says how to raise your water level in the bowl, but to no avail, sir! It rises to its point, but just leaks back out not letting the water stay put where it should be. I did everything you did step by step, but no positive results. So I have this friend of mine come over and he tells me that your siphon in the bowl when it wants to fill up is throwing your water out because it might be cracked. So I figure that if that were the case wouldn't there be water leaking all over the place? So heck I was told to check out your KZfaq channel. Heeeeelp!!!!

@MrKistel 7 жыл бұрын

Sometimes there can be a problem with the venting in the sewer pipe which can "suck" some water out of the bowl. In some cases vents can get clogged with debris or even bird nests. Other times the plumbing may have never been vented correctly. The venting issue would need to be addressed if this was the case in your situation.

@captsax 7 жыл бұрын

+MrKistel I'm no expert like yourself but I'll give it my best shot and maybe you can make another video on this situation I'm having here. Maybe someone else is going bonkers, too. Please, standby!

@SLAPJACKS83 4 жыл бұрын

@@captsax I know this is three years old, but the answer is, there is nothing you can do. A toilet is designed to hold only so much water in the bowl, and it when it reaches its max, it will drain the excess to avoid overflowing. Water height varies by model and is dependent on the height of the bend in the trap way. So your toilet is working correctly, and there's absolutely no way to get the water level higher than it is.