How to Repair Toilet Tank Components | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and HVAC expert Richard Trethewey explains the failure points in toilet tanks and how to repair them. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 30 minutes-1 hour Cost: $10 and up Skill Level: Moderate Shopping List: Toilet flapper [https://amzn.to/30b0Aj9] Fill valve replacement parts [https://amzn.to/2tKX9U4] Steps: 1. Every toilet tank has only a few components that can fail and cause the toilet to stop operating properly: the flush valve, and the fill valve. 2. If there’s a failure with the flush valve, it’s possible that the attached rubber flapper has worn off or isn’t sitting properly in the opening. There are two things to check in order to repair this: a. The slack on the chain connecting the flapper to the lever. If it’s too loose or too tight, adjust it so the flapper lifts high enough to flush the toilet and then seals tightly again. b. The condition of the rubber flapper. If it’s worn out, it needs to be replaced. i. Start by shutting off the water to the toilet tank. ii. Pull the old flapper off the flush valve. There are usually two little ears on the side where the flapper loops on. iii. Put the new flapper on using the same process in reverse. iv. Hook the chain onto the tank lever and make sure it’s adjusted properly. v. Turn the water back on. 3. If there’s a failure with the fill valve, it’s possible that the float hasn’t been adjusted properly and excess water is falling into the overflow. Fix this by adjusting the float on the fill valve, which will vary depending on the type of fill valve. Resources: All of the repair parts for this project can be found at home centers. About Ask This Old House TV: Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr Keywords: This Old House, Ask This Old House, DIY, Home Improvement, DIY Ideas, Renovation, Renovation Ideas, How To Fix, How To Install, How To Build, Richard Trethewey, Kevin O'Connor, toilet, plumbing Watch the full episode: https://ift.tt/386xHrj How to Repair Toilet Tank Components | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/