How to Fix a Running Toilet

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Learn how to fix a running toilet in these free DIY bathroom plumbing repair videos.

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Check Components of a Toilet Repair
Learn how to check your toilet repairs in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Diagnose Problems for Toilet Repair
Learn how to find out why your toilet is running in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Drain Tank for Toilet Repair
Learn how to drain the toilet tank in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Dry Tank for a Toilet Repair
Learn how to dry the toilet tank in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Fill Tank for a Toilet Repair
Learn how to refill the toilet tank in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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How to Find the Broken Part in a Toilet Repair
Learn how to find the broken part causing your toilet to run in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Inspect for Leaks for a Toilet Repair
Learn how to inspect your toilet for leaks in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Reassemble Components in a Toilet Repair
Learn how to reassemble the toilet tank in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Reconnect Tank for a Toilet Repair
Learn how to reconnect the toilet tank in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Reinstall Tank for a Toilet Repair
Learn how to reinstall the toilet tank in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Remove Connections for a Toilet Repair
Learn how to disconnect your toilet tank in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Remove Tank for a Toilet Repair
Learn how to remove your toilet tank in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Remove the Problem in a Toilet Repair
Learn how to remove the problem parts causing your toilet to run in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Shut Off Water for Toilet Repair
Learn how to shut off the water to your toilet in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Tools & Materials for a Toilet Repair
Learn what plumbing supplies you need to fix a running toilet in this free do it yourself bathroom plumbing repair video.

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Tags: home, improvement, repair, diy, plumbing, bathroom, toilet, loo, WC

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Summary: Home improvement projects are often some of the most rewarding (and frustrating) tasks homeowners can tackle. Whether it's building a new deck, installing drywall, laying tile, or just fixing a constantly running toilet, home repair and maintenance can be done successfully with the right tools and the right knowledge. The key to making your project relatively hassle-free is a tactic that has worked for ages: divide and conquer. With step-by-step instructions—and a few professional tips—in hand, Saturday afternoons walking around the house with a power tool and a plan can resume.

In these free DIY bathroom plumbing repair videos, learn how to fix a running toilet. Our expert handyman Jon Olson will help you navigate this repair with ease. Get tips on how to diagnose your problem and what tools and materials you may need. Learn how to remove your toilet tank and get a close-up view of the problem components, and then to replace them with new parts. Finally, watch as he puts it all back together, tests it, turns the water back on, and returns the bathroom to good working order. Enjoy watching this series, and then go out and fix that constantly running toilet, whether it’s yours, your parents’, or maybe even the toilet of a good friend. Remember, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

About the Expert

Expert: Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Additionally he studied multiple trades at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He currently teaches multiple Industrial Technology classes at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.