Anyone Can Fix a Leaky Toilet
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Leah demonstrates how to fix a leaking or damaged wax ring on a toilet.
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My toilet was leaking, so I called three plumbers asking how much it would cost for them to fix it. Assuming it was the wax ring that needed replacing, the lowest price I was quoted was $175. Then I searched for and found this video instead. And so with about fifteen dollars worth of supplies from Home Depot and forty five minutes of effort following your instructions one step at a time, I now have a working toilet and a dry floor. THANK YOU VERY MUCH and enjoy your cup of coffee!
My toilet leaks a lot of water the whole bathroom would be filled with water and gray stuff inside the toilet and the sink be bubbling
@@trbreek2746 Sink be bubbling you say? Sounds like you have an unsanitary poltergeist in your sink..
Then is clogged.
Thanks for the comment! I was hesitant if I should do it myself or call a plumber for the second time in two months. Now Im going to Home Depot to buy the supplies n do it myself.
Lisa Faithful some times it can help to take off the tank of the toilet to help with weight and the awkwardness of the toilet when lifting it off and sitting it back on also check under toilet make sure thst no big pieces of wax are stuck on it. Good luck
This woman instantly puts me at ease. My stress level was off the charts 10 minutes ago.
Edit: Hell yes. Subscribed
Agree - same here
Leah is very good at everything, making great explanations, assuring voice. You can do it!
Hello Leah
Thanks so much for this, you have saved me a lot of money and time/
Yeah me too😅
Same here!
As a single woman and home owner, often doing my own work...this is THE first place I come for advice and instruction. She's the best!!
She explains things so clearly. No “umm’s”, “ahh’s” awkward pauses, etc. No doubts in her voice. 👍👍👍
So many CZcamsrs and other "influencers" just want clicks. They aren't masters of their craft. Leah is ...
I’m not a plumber and I try to be a do-it-yourselfer whenever possible, but it’s frustrating to hear people complain about being ripped off by prices that professionals charge for simple repairs. We all know that time is money. You’re paying for their time as well as saving your time, so theirs a price for that. Do you really think someone is going to go into business, come over to your house not knowing exactly what all is involved, scheduling their day accordingly, and replace a wax ring on your toilet charging you only $40 or so? I think it’s great that this information is out there for those of us who wish to do it ourselves to save some money but don’t beat up the businessman who’s trying to make a living. I know people who would gladly pay the price to have someone else do it , just so they don’t have to mess with it or to free up their own time. Thanks for the video, very informative & appreciated.
Another tip for aligning the toilet with the flange bolts is to cut some plastic straws about 6" long and place them over the bolts. As you lower the toilet bowl onto the straws, they will slide right in place and onto the bolts. Great job as always, Leah! 👍
Did your straw suggestion and it worked perfectly. Thanks!
Genius!
Omg thanks!!!
I followed your suggestion and now i have water flowing out of the straws...hahaha... just kidding.
It's a very good idea and nice video Leah.
Good tip, thanks!
You really deserve your own show Leah. I watch a lot of home improvement videos and yours are so much more informative and you know how to encourage others.
I'm going to add some advice. If the flange is 3/8" above the finished floor(where it should be) use a regular bowl wax. The bowl wax is not designed to be a "waterproof" seal. It's designed to prevent odor and airborne moisture. There's a horn integral with the toilet. That horn will sit down inside the flange. If you use a bowl wax with the added plastic horn, the water will splash against that plastic horn. Sometimes, the flange is only 3" and using the extra plastic horn type bowl wax will distort the plastic and cause leaks.That's bad. Why the extra horn? If the flange is flush with the finished floor, the integral horn will be just above the flange, not down inside the flange. That's bad. So, they've made this double wax or an added horn to the wax to somehow mitigate that problem. Homeowners will often have a new floor added on top of an existing floor without raising the flange. That has caused more destroyed bathroom floors than anything else. A properly installed flange sits 3/8" above the floor. A master plumber with 44 years in the trade.. Believe what I'm telling y'all
I 1000% beleave you and Thank You, every dam vid says it should sit flush , mine is 3/8 above and here I’m thinking it’s F’d up. Good looking out 🙏
You are 100% correct. The wax rings with the built in horn were originally designed for the old "lead bends" that were flat on the floor with no closet shoe!!!
This is Goddess tier DIY instruction content.
I swear, your videos have got to be the most concise and well presented. I feel as though I learn everything there is to learn on any subject you present. I usually walk away from most videos slightly confused or questioning something but not with yours. Excellent work as usual. I can't tell you how much you've helped me out over the years. Thanks so much!
Who needs Tarzan when you've got JANE! This really helped me out. Thanks
Best home improvement channel I’ve encountered.
Your positivity is infectious.
Leah, you're a life saver. Your voice is great. Calming. thank you. hugs. hugs
This is the best presentation for wax ring replacement I have seen. Thanks!👍👍👍
Hi Leah!
I've never been so excited to deal with a toilet issue in my life. Thank you so much for the video. It was super easy. We have had the leakage problem for quite a while now and I finally had the time to try to figure this out. We considered this our Valentines Day present and I get a dinner out of it. He did help. Thanks again!
How romantic! LOL
Informative and calming instruction. Might add that before lifting the toilet, remove the tank's lid. Anything to make it lighter is helpful! And it might also avoid it flipping off and breaking when lifting and moving the toilet. Enjoy your thoroughness and subscribers that respect your good work.
My husband died recently so now it’s up to me to figure out all of this stuff he always took care of. It’s very stressful. But watching this video I think I can do this myself. You made it so simple and you talked slow enough where I could take notes on what I need to get. THANK YOU so much.
You truly have a gift for teaching. Wish you could teach me how to do math! I just think you’re awesome!!❤
Thanks Leah for this video! I have a husband that is the son of a plumber and will not help me with home projects or to fix our leaking toilet. My father in-law used to help me with these projects. He has since passed away and I sure miss our project time as I really got to know him and love him. Sigh. Anyway, I am going to tackle this project this weekend and go at it with a positive attitude. I really appreciate your confident voice. I am also going to tackle my dry wall stress cracks using your video! Thanks for the words of encouragement and a can do attitude! You demonstrate sufficient self reliance! I am proud of you! You go girl!!!
Thank you and good luck with ALL of your projects.
A small tip from my experience: Sometimes you unable to see a small leakage from water supply line, because it leaks about 1 drop in a minute. To test this kind of leakage you can use a regular toilet paper sheets. Just put it on a possible problem area (put on the floor below connection or wrap around the tube) for a couple of hours. It shows you whether leaks or not even if waterdrops will dry.
V Kulik omg this is what Ive been looking for! I need to know what’s leaking first!!!
Thanks sooooo much for this advice! I hope this is my problem cuz I don’t wanna have to unscrew a toilet 🤢
Thanks. My tissue test revealed a loose leaky bolt. Hopefully, that turns out to be the only leak.
@@nm1000 was it???
Thank you, good looking out in that tip
Great instruction! I discovered a leak by noticing a wet spot on my basement ceiling and sure enough it was coming from the base of the toilet. I never replaced a wax ring before but your instruction showed me that the process wasn't so bad. The liquid solidifier was an awesome tip than I would have never known about if I didn't see it on your video. The good news is that replacing the wax ring was the problem and now everything is working great! Please keep posting great DIY content! You are a natural instructor and you're doing a great service for the DIY community and those that can't afford to call a professional. THANK YOU!
Mam, u put my mind at ease, my wife was ready to call a plumber. Ain't nobody got the dollar for that. Thank u, I subscribed.
To be perfectly honest, I had done one of these before, with the help of a more confident friend. That was years ago. Now, the same toilet has, what looks like the same problem. So I plan to fix it myself. But, just in case, so I searched for video help. And there was Leah’s video. OMG - talk about confidence builder! You filled me with so much courage, I believe I can do it this time, all by myself. Thank you Leah. The voice, the poise, the articulation and the confidence in your eyes. How can I hug you, for real? Be blessed!
Wish I had watched this before spending $400 to replace the wax ring ! I did use your video to caulk a bathtub, worked like a charm and also did a friend's. She was so pleased. Thanks Leah, you are the best !!
Who charged you $400 to replace a wax ring? This upsets me to no end. I don't like to see folks taken advantage of which is exactly why I started SJD.
You are a magnificent teacher ( being a teacher for all my career-now retired-I recognize a truly great one)! I’m a 68 year old female and feel I can tackle this repair!
While there's no need to go to the end of the video, I always like to hear her say, "You can do this" with that encouraging smile. So I always watch to the end.
I was going to call a plumber tomorrow. But I think I can handle this project myself. Thank you for saving me money!
Thank you so much for making this, will definitely subscribe. My grandma is super stressed about this leak and wants to call a plumber, but I'm gonna see if I can take care of it myself tomorrow.
This video was so calming and straightforward, thank you for talking slowly and clearly through the whole process. You're an angel.
"You can take care of yourself AND save some money"...Thank you, Leah!
I've watched a dozen videos about this now and your video made me feel the most confident. Buying all supplies tomorrow
It's a miracle for someone like me to be able to fix a leaking toilet. Because you are a miracle. Subscribed and Liked.
Love the blue tape for line up. I always learn something or get a refresher course. You never disappoint. THANK YOU
Just installed my first wax ring today! One thing you could have mentioned. When I lifted the toilet, I forgot to cut the caulking! As a result, the fake tile flooring lifted up! Also, you may have to use shims if the toilet is uneven and rocking. I did that today and the results were beautiful 👍
Leah deserves a medal. She’s a legit hero 🙌
Jane, thank you for this video. I fixed my toilet watching this video. It was gonna cost me $200. You saved me that amount.
Easy to follow video on fixing toilet wax ring.
I subscribed to your DIY home improvement channel. God bless you.
This was seriously the best "how to" video I've ever seen in my life! I just went from sweating and being stressed to watching this and feeling great. Thank you so much!
Wow! What a great video! I'm the kind of person that needs sloooowwww and concise instructions and that's exactly what you gave me...Lol I hate toilets, but somehow you made the whole job look less gross. Love your patient voice. Thanks for taking the time and the effort to make this video. Much appreciated 😊
Thank you Leah! I'm in the same boat as @itsizzi and wear a lot of hats when it comes to home maintenance. Plumbing and electrical are two areas that I have never delved into so I really appreciate the thoroughness of your video. I know you uploaded this one 5 years ago but it is still helping us DIYers. Much appreciated 🙂
My husband and I know about the wax ring. We found out about the wax ring because we had a plumber come to our house to unclog our toilet. He used something called a “snake”. In using it he broke the wax ring. Following the steps in your video, you are right. Anybody can fix a leaky toilet. But I'd rather call a plumber. LOL. Your video lets me know if I'm being cheated or getting poor quality handyman work!
I've done this job several times and had never known about this water solidifier stuff. Thank you for the video.
This is incredibly informative. Every question I thought of was immediately answered. I got a dirty job to do this weekend lol!
I don't know if you will see this or not since you have so many videos and comments to deal with, however, I wanted to thank you for doing your channel. Your channel is what the internet should be 100%. Something that helps folks and educates them as well as help them save money.. You make a real difference for people and have taught me a considerable amount of things as well. I wish you all the best and thank you again.
you litterly have the best video on CZcams on how to tackle this job.
Your voice in your videos makes me feel very relaxed and calm WOW thank you for the video.
Leah, you are an incredible teacher, instilling confidence in your audience with your calm and clear, detailed instructions. I switched from anxious to eager, looking forward to that job now. Thank you.
You rock, Leah! You explain clearly, reflect on problems, show detailed instructions and do not approach the task like a typical condescending person. I am empowered! Thank you, my sistah!!!
Thanks for the help. I hate doing plumbing work, but its youtube tutorials like yours that make it bearable.
You're a natural teacher...thank you!
I always enjoy your down to earth, easy tips that you provide. Thank you for sharing.
I now have the confidence I need for this simple repair. Thank you!
You are a great teacher. I had a plumber replace the wax ring, $125, but he set the toilet on old dry caulking that he didn’t even remove, and left a wobbly toilet, didn’t caulk around it, and the flange bolts are wobbly. Time for me to fix it and do it myself from now on.
You can do it!
Skill and teaching ability don’t always go hand in hand. Seems that this lady has both. Her video is a solid practical help.
Love the way you talk! I’m feeling much more relaxed before I take on this project today! Thank you
I've been holding off on doing this exact repair in one of my bathrooms. I'm going to do it now!
This is one of the best how to videos on the net.
It helps to put a bead of DAP toilet bath caulking between the base of toilet bowl and the floor. The DAP bathroom caulking is water soluble until dries making it easy to wipe excess caulking off with a damp sponge. If it's ceramic tile sometimes especially on mansions grout is used instead of the DAP silicone bathroom caulking.
This was the most easiest, simplest step-by-step follow through I've ever watched on my issue. Thank you for this trouble shooting video❤
Thank you Mrs . Leah 😊❤️. May gods blessings be bestowed upon you, you really put my mind at ease because I’m just fixing my toilet after it’s been down 2 months from leaking . I was just too scared to tackle bathe issue myself and was waiting on my son to help me. Yes! I’m a FirstTime HomeOwner 😊.
Honestly Leah, IMHO you are a wonderful teacher. If I had Teachers in school like you, I know I would've exceeded way better than I did.... Thank you...!!
Followed your video and have to say I wouldn't have resealed toilet without your expert demonstration and advice. Superb!
Such a thorough and great explanation, can’t thank you enough! Now I’m feeling confident to tackle this job
Awesome video. I never knew about the water solidifier. I always just siphoned it out. Nice tip. Thank you Leah.
I almost payed a plumber $450 to put a new wax ring in. It took me 20 Minutes and $7 in supplies! THANK YOU KINDLY 💕
Leah, you are the true Master of the art!
Thank you Leah for a well presented demonstration of a problem that scares the hake out of people who think that they never could fix or replace a wax ring. Outstanding in your attention to detail, easy to understand and your "can do" attitude towards us; the non plumbers.
very understandable, explaining clear and tone is strong thumbs up Lia
Two days ago, this video saved us about $200. It was a failed was ring. Thank you so much!
Thank you! We’ve successfully fixed our leak because of your concise tutorial. We are so happy!
Thank you for the videos , I am new to fixing things around the house because I always rented and never had to do repairs and at 60 years old it is a great thing to have such helpful videos to make life easier . Again thank you Jane .
We just had a toilet leak and your video is coming just in time! Thank you for your thoughtful, encouraging instruction. You're awesome!
You're the best! Wasn't sure if I even wanted to attempt fixing the same issue, but after watching your video I feel almost as confident as you & will give it a shot. Please wish me luck. Thanks for being so helpful!
Thanks for this video. I used it years ago to fix my toilet. Just got married and my new husband was very impressed that I knew how to fix the guest bedroom toilet. 😄🤗
I just fixed my toilet thanks to you, you are the best.
Thank you, Leah! This video explained and showed me exactly what the wax ring does so that I understand it. When we moved into our house, the toilet was wobbly and it turned out that it had a cracked flange. You explain repairs so that any homeowner can get them done. Thank you!
Thank you for speaking clearly and slowly for us new widows who are left to fend for ourselves in rural areas.
I'm a new homeowner.... you just saved my butt thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for the free knowledge!
Thank you Leah!! I'm about to attempt my first toilet leak fix and you have given me all the confidence to try! 💓
Leah, you're one of my heroes right up there with captain Kirk and superman!
Best repair video to date. Excellent.
What an incredibly informative,educational and super helpful video. This one sure pulls people out of the dark. Now I know it isnt impossible to fix a leaky toilet. I can do it even if I m not a man....lol Thank you Leah. Your videos rock.
God bless
I can’t believe I just found your channel. Thank you so much Leah, you are an amazing teacher!
She's great! Just found her myself.
Thank God for you because you have been a blessing to my household that does not have a lot of money to hire someone to come in and do the proper project that I need! 🤗🤗
Amen! My aunt was named Gloria Davis!
Thank you so much if you see this!!! My water ran for 24 hours !!!! And I found your video I LOVE YOU!!!!
Great video, you're a good teacher, Thank you.
Leah this is a great video and you are great in explaining things. I had 48 years in the plumbing field before i retired. I saw only one mistake and that is you should have put the wax seal to the bottom of the bowl not on the floor, but that is no big problem, lots of plumber do it that way. Keep the videos coming.
I’ve wood floor and hope it’s not too bad. One of the bolts on flange too rusted came loose. What other problems could there be when I try to replace wax ring ?
I have just finished viewing 3 videos on this subject. This is by far the best. Lea explains everything clearly. I'm impressed. I now have the confidence that I can handle this. I'm 81 and our handyman has just retired. I will report on how this goes.
Never tried this before .. toilet was leaking from the base .. followed the video, except the water treatment, I just used a towel and drained the water from the bowl also, and it worked like a charm .. no more leak. Cost $5 for the ring and replacement bolts. The plumber wanted $125 to just asses the problem. THANK YOU !
Thank you so much I’m learning things from your channel every time.. I’m about to become a new home owner soon and all your videos are gonna be very handy.. 😄👍🏻
Leah, thank you so much for this clip! Yes, my toilet bas leaked again (the first time was weeks ago) and I thought that I had to call a plumber. Now I know that I can do it myself!!! Thank you for that great feeling and confidence!
Thank you for this video. My brother got very sick so I am living with him for a little while to help out. I was in the basement doing laundry and he flushed the toilet above and water started pouring down on the floor in the basement. It's been years since I changed a wax ring and flange out and you're video helped me refresh my mind lol
Thanks again!!!
Leah, thank you. I can do this now that you've put me at ease about it!! My quotes for this exact job were $299.00 , $249.00, and $350.00!
You have such a lovely voice and manner.
I am in love with you! Thank you for this video, easy peasy. I would like to know what to do, if.... the flange is bad. Thank you, sharing!
Has anyone ever told you that you are a hero? Because you are. I look for YOu when stuff like this happens. Found water on my floor around the base of the toilet last night, and searched for you. Thank you!
Thanks a lot Jane. My husband and I successfully changed two toilets in our home. I am very happy.
Just got the gel from home depot for a wax ring change! What a great idea.
Thank you so much for dropping some knowledge on us! Love your videos . I installed a brand new toilet, but a couple months later dark blotches formed on the right side/front of the toilet. For some more context, I laid down sheet vinyl flooring. It’s on a slab of mostly leveled concrete. I caulked all around the toilet so not sure how it could be that, but that’s what I’m thinking it is. I used the wax ring that came with the toilet. It felt small and EXTREMELY SOFT. Like abnormally mushy. What’s the texture supposed feel like, good amount of resistance, right?
Also, I learned there’s two sizes of wax ring? My flange had a break in it from the previous owner, so I had to buy an adapter/extension. Maybe I need a bigger ring?
Going to cut out a portion of the affected flooring and lay some newspapers down to see where the possible origin is. Thx again for your contributions to society. Your influence touches so many. My neighbor and I were talking abt my problem, and she said I should check you channel on CZcams. I said I knew abt her a while ago! 😎 thanks again!
You did a wonderful job, not just in showing us how to do it...
But to not be afraid to do it. Well done.