Weak Kohler Toilet Flush-EASY FIX!...How to Replace a Flapper With Float

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[mariopalumbo]

Thanks. Great video but it’s cut off does not explain what to do with the extra chain

[mickiemack]

Great detailed how-to on replacing a Kohler flapper. I actually took the old one out and laid it next to the new one and counted the beads on the chain from the flapper to the float, adjusted the float accordingly, then counted the beads (again) from the top of the float to the connection. Reattached the little metal 'bead holder' to the bead then attached the clip to the handle rod. Seems to work OK - having the old one to use as a guide for length and float placement took some guesswork out of the effort. Thanks for all your efforts - this was very helpful.

[NancyNorton-uphf]

Excellent Kohler Flapper Install video from "That Fix It Guy"

[richschmitt]

Best video for Kohler Flapper and Floats! Very well done, easy to follow. Thank you!

I'd recommend removing the old flapper and float and adjusting the replacement unit BEFORE you install it inside the tank. Match the position of the float and the overall chain length while both are outside of the tank. It's easier to adjust and you don't risk dropping the float retainer disks or the top-of-chain clip down into the tank drain port.

After the old and new flapper-float-chain are matched, install the new one and make sure it flushes okay. It should, since it was matched to the old setup. DO NOT cut the chain until it flushes okay and you know it is set correctly. As you said, don't risk making the chain too short. I like your idea of keeping extra chain beads for later adjustments!

Taking the old flapper out isn't fun. With either the hard plastic flapper arms with slots, or an old hardened-rubber flapper with holes, you run the risk of snapping the tangs off the flush valve's pipe. But the flexible rubber on the new flapper should let you install and remove it easily, for adjustments. Don't think you really need to install the new flapper and chain and then do all adjustments inside the tank.

[sharonhughes]

Watched this several times...and followed your instructions, they were "on point." I changed the flapper and it works!! Thank You. Great vlog 👍🏽

[stephaniewoods]

Great video!
Thanks to you, I understand how to change the flapper on my mom's Kohler Portrait toilet (K3590).
I had to do adjustments several times, but I finally got it right!
My mom's toilet was running and didn't even realize it until the $1, 000+ water bill.

You are saving folks lots of money!

[dorannemetz]

73 yr young lady that just changed my first flapper. Thank you so much for showing me the steps!

[annadubon]

Thank you! Just needed to figure out how to shorten the chain on this style of flapper. You covered it beautifully at the 4:55 point. What a bad design. I think I'll like this flapper better than others, but shortening the chain should be easy. This is ridiculous. Thanks again!

[marysimonetti]

Thank you. I was about to change my toilet but I managed to fix it with help from your video!

[GH-bgjw]

Great video, thank you!
One additional tip for adjusting the float.
You only need the top clip to get the float adjusted. After you get the float where you want it, then put on the bottom clip.

[markeldredge]

Great video. I had it all installed before I watched this but I could not figure out how to extend the flush time. The tip on the float being lower was exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[doreenvashlishan]

I was pulling my hair out trying to do this! Your video helped tremendously! Thank you!!!

[dlmatson]

I was working on this same flapper today. Paid enough for the Leatherman. I should have watched this earlier and put it to use. Fumbled through that part without a pliers. Didn't want to break the black clips on the float and was unsure of the design. Experience is the best teacher. Thanks for this video!

[babsfreeman]

Thanks so much for this video! My husband wanted to call a plumber, but I knew it wasn’t needed. This video was a huge help! I am one proud woman for getting this done all for about $10!

[kv]

Extremely helpful! Best video of others that I watched. Could not have replaced flapper without this easy to understand step-by-step, well filmed video.

[toadshrm]

Thanks! I couldn’t get that float adjusted with just the instructions. Your video helped!👍

[lisamahony]

This was the only video that applied to my particular flapper. Thank you!

[laurenbabcock]

Super helpful while I was installing that exact part in my toilet tonight! Thank you!

[joellesmith]

Thank you. I ordered my new flapper, and I am going to replace it myself. Your video was great. You covered all the questions I needed to know. Great video

[peepokiss]

thank you for this video! just had to change ours and I've never done it before. this was so helpful to follow along.