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How to Replace a Toilet Flapper Valve - Plumbing Tips from Roto-Rooter

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How to Replace a Toilet Flapper Valve - Plumbing Tips from Roto-Rooter

9,995,615 views November 12, 2014 2:32

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In brief

Fix a running toilet by replacing the flapper valve—a quick DIY task that stops water waste. Roto-Rooter walks through identifying leaks, removing the old flapper, and installing a new one in under three minutes. Great for beginners tackling basic plumbing.

Key steps

  1. Turn off the water supply valve behind the toilet
  2. Flush to empty the tank, then remove the lid
  3. Disconnect the chain from the flush lever
  4. Remove the old flapper from the mounting pegs
  5. Wipe the valve seat clean for a tight seal
  6. Attach the new flapper and reconnect the chain
  7. Turn the water back on and refill the tank

Questions & answers

What causes a toilet to run after replacing the flapper?

If the toilet still leaks, the flush valve may need replacement, as suggested by Roto-Rooter.

How do I know if my flapper is the issue?

Check for a running toilet or ‘ghost flushing’ (water draining without flushing).

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Description from the creator

The most common cause of a leaky toilet is a toilet flapper valve that isn't quite seated properly at the bottom of the tank. Replacing a toilet flapper valve is a relatively simple fix that could save you a pretty penny on your water bill. Learn more information from *Roto-Rooter* via the link below:
➡️ *rotorooter.com/plumbing-videos/toilet/how-to-re…

*Steps For Replacing a Flapper Valve*
0:00 - Intro
0:06 - Symptoms of a running toilet
0:22 - Ghost flushing
0:30 - What is a flapper valve?
0:55 - How to replace a flapper valve
0:56 - Shut off the water supply valve
1:03 - Remove the lid from tank and flush toilet to remove as much water as possible from tank
1:11 - Disconnect the chain from the flush lever
1:16 - Pull the flapper off of the mounting pegs on either side of the overflow tube
1:23 - Wipe off the valve seat at the bottom of the tank to ensure a clean seal
1:27 - Install the new flapper and connect the chain back to both the flapper and the flush lever.
1:47 - Turn the water supply back on and let the toilet tank refill with water
2:07 - If the toilet is still leaking, the flush valve may need to be replaced
2:17 - If you've tried everything but still need professional assistance, call Roto-Rooter

*To find more information about toilet maintenance and repair, check out these articles on our website:*
➡️ rotorooter.com/plumbing/toilet-repair/
➡️ rotorooter.com/blog/toilet/when-to-call-a-plumb…

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Roto-Rooter published this 2:32 video tutorial on November 12, 2014. It has been watched 9,995,615 times on YouTube.

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