How to Fix Toilet Fill Valve and Flush Valve / Kohler

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @Housebarons
    @Housebarons  Год назад +3

    We added 2 more links for wrench types to our Amazon afiliate links in the description below the video as well. These are possible wrenches to remove the troublesome nut at the bottom of the flush valve: 1) Strap Wrench amzn.to/3kLR6cN and 2) a second spanner wrench amzn.to/3Zzzj7l
    IMPORTANT NOTE : the flush valve nuts vary in size so measure twice to make sure the wrench you get will work with your nut. Fluid master also makes a couple different sized flush valves WITH a wrench in the kit IF it will fit your particular toilet. Thx for watching and Thx for supporting our channel by using our affiliate links!
    Note: August 2024 - if you are having a tough time sourcing that toilet tool - I just saw one for sale by itself (just the tool ) at Lowes. BTW - its blue.Hope that helps!

  • @HOV4N
    @HOV4N Год назад +4

    I followed your steps and fixed my toilet. I also followed the step of buying the incorrect larger diameter flush valve 😅. Rather than going and buying the correct one, I noticed the top part of the valve can be removed. There is a tab underneath you can turn to remove it. I swapped out the old broken one with the new. You have to be careful as it’s plastic, fragile, and can break easily. The old bottom seal was still good so I wasn’t worried about it. Thanks for the video! 🚽🚽🚽

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад +2

      Glad it helped! Thx for the input too!

    • @jeffspaulding9834
      @jeffspaulding9834 Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for pointing out the tab on the flush valve. I really, really don't want to take the tank off, and since the only problem mine has is a broken piece on the top, I'm going to (hopefully) just replace the top part of the valve.

  • @johnmasterson1226
    @johnmasterson1226 Год назад +3

    Thanks for this excellent video. You explain the process very well. Just one small suggestion. I followed your video and re-installed the tank before removing the fill valve. The nut on the fill valve was way over tightened, and I ended up having to remove the tank again to get it off. I suggest removing the fill valve at the same time you remove the flush valve while the tank is off. Thanks again!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey John,
      Thx for adding the tip and for watching!

  • @phillipbrown4086
    @phillipbrown4086 5 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful video! Had a small trickle leak in the tank. Using your video, replaced the flush valve (not the base though) and the fill valve. Quick and easy. No more leak! Thanks!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  5 месяцев назад

      Awesome -Glad it helped! Thx for watching!

  • @Kathy-jl2eb
    @Kathy-jl2eb Год назад +1

    Thanks for detailed install and orange tool needed that's not included with Kohler flush valve part. I ordered parts from Kohler using number on tank. They sent slightly different looking flush valve, has yellow top, but it worked. Your video helped me see I needed orange tool. I had to buy Fluidmaster Universal kit to get tool. Install was successful. Thanks again!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey user…,
      Glad it helped! Thx for watching!

  • @alexandrastratanphotographer
    @alexandrastratanphotographer 5 дней назад

    thank you these instructions worked, my regulators came in small sizes and they were color coded, not sure where those would go, I think maybe inside the hose where it clips I will do some more searching, dif than the one you have on hand, but it works

  • @stuartspern
    @stuartspern Год назад +2

    Great Video - My flush valve broke, so I took the opportunity to change out the fill valve at the same time. One gotcha is that the upper cylinder of both the 2" and 3" flush valves are the same diameter (~3"), so make sure you know which flush valve to get, or else will get the pleasure of a return trip to the local big box home center.

  • @SurlyDuff
    @SurlyDuff Год назад +2

    Great video! Good explanation and camerawork. I was able to replace my father-in-law's toilet system with minimal problems.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад +1

      Hey Louis..,,
      Awesome-glad to hear it! Thx for watching!

  • @nw933
    @nw933 11 месяцев назад +9

    For years I would totally drain the tank and dry it out when replacing the flush valve. Then it dawned on me that all you have to do is replace the top half of the flush valve, which is the part that goes up and down with the water. Turn off the water, flush and hold down handle until it mostly drains, then simply remove the top part of the flush valve and pop the new top half in its place. No more draining the bottom of the tank or getting water on your floor. I felt like an idiot after doing it the other way all those years.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  11 месяцев назад

      Thx for the very helpful input!

  • @mikemicksun6469
    @mikemicksun6469 Год назад +2

    When replacing the fill valve. Its important to make it the same height as the one that was in the toilet. This is in the instructions on the fill valve. The fill valve height determines when it shuts off. There is also a screw adjustment on the valve. The bottom nut should not be over tight. Tighten it and see if it drips if not great if it does tighten a little more.

  • @jawssky
    @jawssky 5 дней назад

    Great video. I really like the details. Thank you.

  • @davidkeating1379
    @davidkeating1379 Год назад +4

    Usually you only need to replace the gasket at the bottom of the flush valve, which takes about 5 minutes at the most.

  • @jamessmith-cv7zu
    @jamessmith-cv7zu 2 года назад

    Good job. I will be tackling the toilet job with confidence now. I had the same issues trying to get correct parts from box stores. Save time and just CALL factory parts they are pros and easy to work with.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  2 года назад

      Hey James,
      Thanks! So true. Power ahead w/ that confidence!
      Thx for watching!

  • @joejackson73
    @joejackson73 Год назад +1

    One tool I've found handy for these large diameter ring nuts is the old auto oil filter removal wrench. Great for jobs like this or tightening/loosening PCV joint connections.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад +1

      Hey Joe,
      Thx for the input. Sometimes those toilet wrenches are tough to find. Great to have other options. Thx for taking time to pass along the tip!

    • @joejackson73
      @joejackson73 Год назад

      @@Housebarons Keep your videos going brother!

  • @KevinBoutelle
    @KevinBoutelle 9 месяцев назад

    This made the job a ton easier. Thanks.

  • @FlyerE901
    @FlyerE901 Год назад

    Terrific! Thanks for all your help. I was able to repair toilet today.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey flyer…,
      Way to go! Glad it helped.
      Thx for watching!

  • @loriwhitley3623
    @loriwhitley3623 Год назад

    Thank you - I fixed my own toilet today with your guidance and some WD40!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey Lori,
      Excellent! Thx for watching!

  • @dawnmcearchern4137
    @dawnmcearchern4137 2 года назад

    Thanks for this! My project attempt has been sort of in reverse. The gasket between my tank and bowl started leaking. I went through two big-box-store parts before a plumber told me I had to get the funny-shaped Kohler one (the old dried-out leaking one was NOT that kind). Once I got that it went on great. BUT then the water never filled the tank because the flush valve was no longer seated correctly... I gave up for months (it's my second bathroom). But NOW I'm going to get new Kohler/OEM flusher and fill valve and replace them, too. Hopefully in doing so I'll end up with both the gasket and the flush valve properly snug so no more leaks!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  2 года назад

      Hey Dawn,
      Way to go and take on that project!
      Thx for watching!

  • @daledivine4625
    @daledivine4625 Год назад

    Verrry good info. THX. I think I will replace fill valve kit while I have everything apart instead of bolting tank back on then trying to replace it.👍👍

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey dale,
      Glad it helped & thx for watching!

  • @joejackson73
    @joejackson73 Год назад +2

    Oil filter wrench works great on those large nuts!

  • @gerardwallis6931
    @gerardwallis6931 Год назад

    When you took the tank off the toilet you had the opportunity of installing the new fill valve in the tank before completing the other install of the new flush valve and only having to then tighten up the water line. Just a thought!

  • @chellechelle1440
    @chellechelle1440 11 месяцев назад

    Great video! I use a Diaper or a Feminine pad to get the left over water out of the tank and also the toilet if you're replacing the whole thing.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  11 месяцев назад

      Thx for the comment / tip!

  • @riley6740
    @riley6740 11 месяцев назад

    I have taken to draining every speck of water out of the tank and filling it with a gallon of white vinegar. I let it sit for 24 + hours. Then I turn on the water and flush the toilet. See if that takes the calcium buildup off. I try to do it every 6-8 months. It seems to cut down on the buildup. I do the same thing with the shower head. I take it off and put it in a ziplock bag with the vinegar. Outdoor hose sprayers get the same treatment.

  • @rantex0074
    @rantex0074 Год назад

    This is a great video. Now as for the toilet, don't busy one, if you have one just replace it with a flapper toilet. A flapper toilet with handle in front.
    That flush sounds pretty but this toilet is a nightmare. Real life usage this toilet cannot flush like a flapper toilet. Have a plunger ready if you have this toilet.

  • @rasheerussell1353
    @rasheerussell1353 Год назад +35

    Easy to install, ruclips.net/user/postUgkxjA-hDN2m8_mi0Dg0JD8U6QiArozIAc4I and comfortable. No idea what other people were talking about when they said it was difficult to install or uncomfortable.

  • @pargolf3158
    @pargolf3158 2 года назад +3

    Good job. Might want to put an old towel between the seat lid and the tank instead of just laying the tank down on the set lid and possibly scratching the lid.

  • @veronicafernandez5820
    @veronicafernandez5820 Год назад

    Thank you for this tutorial l will try it today!

  • @johnnydejesus2405
    @johnnydejesus2405 Год назад

    Thank you, very easy to follow instructions.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful!
      Thx for watching!

  • @bingobandit
    @bingobandit 11 месяцев назад

    For the nut on the bottom, you can use a large channel lock, that how i did it.

  • @HernanSilva
    @HernanSilva Месяц назад

    Great video, thanks. I replaced mine, but now, to have a complete flush, I have to keep pressing the bottom. I didn’t have this problem with the flapper. Any idea?

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Месяц назад

      Hard to say for sure but I’ll guess- Check the directions - the skinny rod has a dial on the top and turning it will raise or lower the float. See if that has any effect.
      I’m guessing there isn’t enough water in the tank ( or the float is triggering the off position too quickly ) .
      Hope that helps.

  • @goldensleeves
    @goldensleeves Год назад +1

    Great video! QUESTION: Your nut is a hexagon. Mine is an octagon. I can’t find the wrench anywhere with an octagon! Can you help??? Thanks!!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад +1

      Hey Golden,
      I’ve seen it suggested: a large pair of channel lock pliers.
      Otherwise, I can think of a couple ways to make a wrench or a jig to get the job done : for example you can buy thin angled metal ( typically used to hang garage door openers ). Cut the angled metal to lengths about the length of each side of the octagon. Screw those onto a piece of wood that would form an outline that would be able to go around the the edges of the plastic octagon: rotate the piece of wood as you would a wrench. kind of a diy custom wrench.
      Also could try an adjustable oil filter remover strap .
      Hope that helps. Thx for watching!

  • @johntrussell7228
    @johntrussell7228 2 года назад +1

    You guys are awesome, thank you for this!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  2 года назад

      Hey John,
      Nice of you to say! Thx for the encouragement and for watching!

  • @genrevo
    @genrevo 4 месяца назад

    Thorough instructions

  • @francomacedo2025
    @francomacedo2025 9 месяцев назад

    Wish me luck 😂. Thanks for the video 👍

  • @michaelcrow2956
    @michaelcrow2956 Год назад

    Excellent video! Thank you!

  • @tparr01
    @tparr01 8 месяцев назад

    I ALWAYS replace the supply line too. Its only another $10 and the old ones have a 50/50 chance of leaking when you try to reuse.

  • @meanderingrain1854
    @meanderingrain1854 Год назад

    Thank you so very much!

  • @runningpuma2006
    @runningpuma2006 Год назад

    Thanks for the great video

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey run..,
      Thx much and thx for watching!

  • @tommcnulty6309
    @tommcnulty6309 Год назад +3

    Don’t put the tank on top of your plastic toilet seat unless you don’t care about scratching the seats. Instead, put an old towel on the floor to work on it. Overall, good video, thanks.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад +1

      Hey Tom…,
      Thx for the tip . Thx for watching!

  • @poolbob8776
    @poolbob8776 Год назад +3

    If you have a large pair of channel lock pliers they will get the large plastic nut off.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey pool,
      Worth a try! Thx for watching!

  • @TheValleyLocal
    @TheValleyLocal Год назад +1

    I just discovered that, unlike the other two toilets in the house which have the flapper over the tank drain hole, our new (1 yr old) toilet has these crazy Kohler parts. The toilet has started running on its own, but just occasionally (for about 30 seconds every 10-20 mins or so) so I suspect the tank is draining slightly and slowly, causing the water level to drop and the fill to operate. This has happened over the years with my other toilets and the problem has always been a worn/deformed flapper. And it's a SUPER easy fix - just replace the flapper. So my question: Is there a similar easy way to fix my Kohler toilet, or do I have to remove the tank and go through all this effort you (very kindly) videoed for us? I can't believe that something that would be a routine flapper swap on my other toilets would require me to disassemble this toilet. Thanks for your help!!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад +1

      Hey The….,
      We have had a similar problem… ours was hard water buildup causing the float to stick. A thorough soak / wash with vinegar will dissolve those deposits. Hope that helps.
      Thx for watching!

    • @TheValleyLocal
      @TheValleyLocal Год назад

      @@Housebarons thanks much for that! I ended up replacing the seal, but knowing that a good clean will avoid that in the future is a super help, so thank you for that! I too have hard water buildup and suspect that was the original cause of the problem. We’ll see how long this new seal last :-) thanks again for your reply!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад +1

      Sounds good. Keep us CNN posted😃!

  • @liebestraume8036
    @liebestraume8036 9 месяцев назад

    Could a faulty syphon / flush valve stop the bowl from emptying? Have a toilet where the cistern fills and drains as it should, but the bowl does not drain, and there is no blockage when plungering or augering through into the waste pipe at the back.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh ouch! Do your sinks drain? A clogged ( bird nest ) in the stack / vent out the roof would act like a thumb on top of a straw - stopping the water from flowing out.
      Just and idea….

    • @liebestraume8036
      @liebestraume8036 9 месяцев назад

      @Housebarons thanks for commenting! They do, yep! It's a head scratcher. The toilet waste joins the stack just above the sink and the bath. Both drain fine!! Will try replacing the flush valve, just in case it's too weak push the water out.

  • @whez08
    @whez08 8 месяцев назад

    At the end do you think it is filing up too slow?

  • @Redtech78
    @Redtech78 11 месяцев назад

    My tank is not wanting to fill. I took my fill valve apart and cleaned the seal and flushed it out, but the problem came back about a month later. Should I go ahead and replace the entire fill valve?

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  11 месяцев назад

      Hey Jenifer,
      We have had a similar issue where the valve gets stuck due to hard water build up.
      If the fill valve is 10 years old, it wouldn’t hurt to replace it.
      If it is 2 years old… I think I would try and address the hard water issue.
      A regular cleaning ( soak in vinegar, or pour vinegar over it ) could help.
      A water softener or filter ( point of use or whole house ) might be able to remove enough of the minerals in the water.
      Hope that helps….
      Thx for watching!

  • @davidhahn5650
    @davidhahn5650 9 месяцев назад

    What was the reason for not replacing the fill valve when you had the tank off, forcing yourself to work upside down and blind? We had a contractor install a toilet in our in our laundry about a dozen years ago and the fill line is so close to a bump out for our sewer stack that I had to take the tank off to get the fill line nut off.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  9 месяцев назад

      Hey David..,
      Ours didn’t need it and doesn’t sound as encumbered as yours. But if so, sound reasonable.
      Thx for watching!

  • @Melendezvfilms
    @Melendezvfilms 2 года назад

    wonderful job man

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  2 года назад

      Hey Lazmel,
      Thx for watching!

  • @chaskinsnc
    @chaskinsnc Год назад

    I have a brand new kohler toilet and the tank does not consistently fill. When it does not, I have to just touch the float valve and it starts. Thoughts?

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey Chas…,
      Been there! Yes - if the float is round with a shaft through the middle of it. We had that happen because of mineral build up from the tank water which interferes with the free movement of the float.
      We used vinegar - a great cleaner to dissolve the mineral build up. We have only had good success with pouring it in the tank and over the mechanism. Also works well if the tank runs/ leaks water at the seal at the bottom of the flush valve.
      Turn off water at tank. Do a pour over over with the vinegar. Let it sit for s few minutes. Then open the water valve and fill the tank. Might be a regular occurrence if you have hard water.
      Hope that helps. Thx for watching!

  • @Multipolarworldputin
    @Multipolarworldputin 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you I did it

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  6 месяцев назад

      Awesome- glad you had success! Thx for watching.

  • @20891
    @20891 Год назад

    Can u place the fill valve in any position when you put it in . Seems like it’s a quarter turn

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey dax,
      I believe so. So long as it fits with everything else. Thx for watching!

  • @jimsaunders3378
    @jimsaunders3378 6 месяцев назад

    What is the difference in the color flow vales?

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  6 месяцев назад

      Hey Jim,
      Probably tank / toilet style…they do change designs.
      Thx for watching.

  • @tomc9020
    @tomc9020 10 месяцев назад +2

    “It’s clean water.” Unless someone left an upper tanker.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  10 месяцев назад

      Ouch! Thx for watching!

  • @clare4nys
    @clare4nys 2 года назад

    I want to adjust the water level in the tank - I see no video's on how I can do this - except replacing the unit in the tank. Is there an adjustment screw?

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  2 года назад +2

      Hey James,
      Yes. The float slides up and down on its shaft. Parallel to it is a smaller, skinny black plastic screw and shaft. Use a Phillips screw driver and turn the screw - the top of the screw firms an “x” or cross.
      Turn the screw a couple of revolutions - one direction raises the float, the other direction lowers the float. Then flush the toilet and see if the new level is what you want.
      Thx for watching!

  • @Rusty6507
    @Rusty6507 Год назад

    What was the symptom of the failed parts? My Kohler is making an awful noise.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад +1

      Hey Arlene..,
      The tank would not hold water…, seal in the tank was leaking. The noise from the parts in the tank?
      Thx for watching!

  • @kingcobra7565
    @kingcobra7565 11 месяцев назад

    thanks!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  11 месяцев назад

      Thx you for watching!

  • @sanchopancho2145
    @sanchopancho2145 2 года назад

    Thank you 🙏

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  2 года назад

      Hey Sancho,
      Thx for watching!

  • @EnigmaticAnomaly
    @EnigmaticAnomaly 2 года назад

    What's the difference in the different color flow nozzles? The directions don't tell you for some reason.

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  2 года назад

      Hey wood,
      Great question. We just matched our existing - grey.
      Thx for watching!

  • @eimperl
    @eimperl Год назад

    But where did you buy that red wrench ?

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey eim..,
      Hard to find. Often out of stock! Sometimes they come as a part in kits. Read through comments. Some people have offered work srojnds.

  • @johannafriedt6362
    @johannafriedt6362 Месяц назад

    Music too loud couldn’t hear your comments

  • @michaelbmaxwell1640
    @michaelbmaxwell1640 2 года назад

    You show a "Fluidmaster K-507A-008-P10 Universal 2-Inch Flush Valve Toilet Repair Kit" as an alternative to the Kohler cannister replacement. Can you confirm that you can replace the cannister on the Kohler toilets with a flapper valve? Also, I was expecting to see an alternative to the Kohler *fill valve*, can you use a generic in place of the Kohler fill valve?

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  2 года назад +1

      Hey Michael,
      The description under the fluidmaster says kohler. But there are so many different designs - best to track down a fluidmaster contact to be sure.
      We showed that kit because it comes with a hard to find wrench to remove the nut on bottom of the tank.
      Thx for watching!

  • @pargolf3158
    @pargolf3158 2 года назад

    Never mind. My comment below was written before your wife yelled at you to put the towel. I can see it later in the vid.

  • @jackwebster8770
    @jackwebster8770 2 года назад

    Do you have a part number for the spanner wrench? Where did can I buy one?

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  2 года назад

      Hey Jack,
      There are a couple different links in the description below the video. One has a kit with the wrench and one is the wrench by itself.
      Thx for watching!

  • @texaslookout5382
    @texaslookout5382 Месяц назад

    why replace these parts

  • @firesurfer
    @firesurfer Год назад

    1:22 1/2'' ratchet for that tiny bolt?! Bad practice to use too large of a wrench for the job. You risk breaking the bolt or the porcelain.

  • @vunley
    @vunley Год назад

    4:42 Story of my life.

  • @yrulooknatme
    @yrulooknatme 8 месяцев назад

    Omg 😱

  • @jrock_517
    @jrock_517 Год назад

    Why would you not put a towel on top of the toilet seat lid to protect it? Sloppy and lazy!!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад

      Hey jc…,
      Probably because we are guessing what will cause damage and what won’t??
      Besides - we own the place so if we screw it up, we are on the hook to fix it.
      Thx for watching!

  • @rongnui1
    @rongnui1 Год назад

    Remember to wash your hand bro 🤣

  • @allenammons5822
    @allenammons5822 Год назад

    Thank you!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  Год назад +1

      Hey @allenammons5822 ,
      You are welcome. Thx for watching!

  • @stevebailey3324
    @stevebailey3324 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you!

    • @Housebarons
      @Housebarons  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching!