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

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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: ➡️ https://www.rotorooter.com/plumbing-v... 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 f …...more
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Intro

0:00

Symptoms of a running toilet

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Ghost flushing

0:22

What is a flapper valve?

0:30

Shut off the water supply valve

0:56

Remove the lid from tank and flush toilet to remove as much water as possible from tank

1:03

Disconnect the chain from the flush lever

1:11

Pull the flapper off of the mounting pegs on either side of the overflow tube

1:16

Wipe off the valve seat at the bottom of the tank to ensure a clean seal

1:23

Install the new flapper and connect the chain back to both the flapper and the flush lever.

1:27

Turn the water supply back on and let the toilet tank refill with water

1:47

If the toilet is still leaking, the flush valve may need to be replaced

2:07

If you've tried everything but still need professional assistance, call Roto-Rooter

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How to Replace a Toilet Flapper Valve | Roto-Rooter Plumbing Tips
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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: ➡️ https://www.rotorooter.com/plumbing-v... 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: ➡️ https://www.rotorooter.com/plumbing/t... ➡️ https://www.rotorooter.com/blog/toile... #plumbing #toilet #tipsandtricks #rotorooter #diyplumbing About Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup: The plumbing experts you’ve trusted for over 90 years. Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is the largest provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services in North America. When you need help with drain clogs, sewer clogs, plumbing repair, or water damage cleanup, Call Roto-Rooter at 1-800-GET-ROTO or 1-800-438-7686. Follow Roto-Rooter 🏡💧👨‍🔧 WEBSITE: https://www.rotorooter.com/ FACEBOOK:   / rotorooter   TWITTER:   / rotorooter   INSTAGRAM:   / rotorooterplumbing   PINTEREST:   / rotorooter1   REDDIT:   / roto-rooterofficial   LINKED IN:   / roto-rooter  

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