Fix for water leaking into toilet pan (push-button flush)

This video looks at the fix for the three main reasons that water leaks into the toilet pan from the cistern. A simple washer/seal replacement can often be performed to resolve these, saving on the cost of a plumber for the fix.

This video is specific to leaks into the toilet pan for push-button toilet flushes. It looks and dismantles the fill valve (water inlet for the cistern), as well as removing the flush valve (the outlet from the cistern to the pan).

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SUMMARY
#0:24 - Issue shown (water leaking into the toilet pan)
#0:45 - Summary of three main causes of water leaking into the toilet pan
#1:45 - Cistern component summary (fill valve, flush valve and overflow)

REMOVING AND FIXING THE FLUSH VALVE
#3:27 - Removing the flush valve from a toilet cistern, plus reasons and fixes for the flush valve causing a leak into the toilet pan

REMOVING AND FIXING THE FILL VALVE
#5:29 - Reasons and one fix for the fill valve causing a leak into the toilet pan
#6:57 - Finding the washer on the toilet cistern fill valve (only needed if you intend to repair rather than replace the fill valve)
#9:57 - Sped up footage of replacement fill value (inlet) being installed

[normacharles]

18/10/21 I live alone and water has been leaking into my toilet pan for sometime without my knowledge. I spoke to the only plumber who called me (they are all busy) and quoted £375 for a new toilet, as what you just showed was impossible to do! Thank you. I just want to turn the water off until a proper plumber returns my call, but you have really helped me! "I am a 77 year young female plumber to be!"

[lwpehus]

This morningI knew nothing about the inner workings of toilets, your video has done a fantastic job of educating me and I was able to change out the fill valve by myself. You have saved me from needing to find a plumber and increased my DIY confidence. Thank you:)

[anthonyhill]

Watched a few related videos but this one is by far the clearest explanation for this type of closed system. Thank you.

[havcxxx]

Well done!! Here I am 8pm at my folks place fixing toilet with running water issue with help of your detailed video! Figured out the problem- stuck flush valve! Your video saved me a ton of time diagnosing and adjusting. Bravo!!

[paulinewhatmore]

Watched this morning as we've had a problem all week and haven't been able to find a plumber. Brilliant, went to local B&Q for the parts and hubby and I replaced the part and have solved the problem Thank you!! Our confidence rating has shot up!

[leeatkinson]

Thanks so much for this mate! Saved me getting a plumber out, so we're very grateful for the time you have taken to make this video.

[alisonbeck]

brilliant video so well explained. You’ve saved me a fortune as I thought I would have to get a plumber but I’ve been able to solve the issue myself with your help. Thank you.

[georgegaskell]

Certainly worlds more intelligible and professional compared with the first few videos as lined up by YouTube. Very effective instruction. Thank you.

[YOTD]

Genius, I didn't realise it just clipped out and thought the whole thing would need removing and sealing. Saved me a plumber, thank you.

[nicolacarr]

Huge thanks for this, had no clue how to fix it but you explained it and showed it so clearly it’s done the job 👍🏼

[WebbyWunda]

Definitely the best of these toilet cistern water leak videos, by far! I now feel certain we can fix our troublesome tank that's topping itself up every 10-15 mins. Thanks very much!

[roppa]

Perfect video for my problem - toilet running continuously. Exactly as you highlighted, the flush valve wasn’t relocating correctly and despite cleaning it the problem continued. A visit to the plumbers merchant with the entire unit and a replacement slotted straight back in and the issue was resolved. Cost £18.32. Time taken to remove and refit 10 minutes.
At the plumbers merchants remember to specify whether the toilet is push-button or lever operated as the mechanisms are not interchangeable.
A big thumbs up for clear concise instructions, they certainly gave me the confidence to have a go.

[bogdanteleuca]

The tip to change only the flush valve was fabulous! Screw out the old one, screw in the new one and job done. Very smart guy! Thank you again for saving us time and money. Well done!

[ashishparmar]

Very clear explanation. Took me only 5 minutes to fix my flush problem after watching your video. Thank you !

[lyndsay]

3 minutes in and I am very impressed with the efficiency, clear explanations and overall informative approach. I wish he could explain/teach all the videos.

[tadsoy]

Just fixed my toilet and saved a few hundred in the process. Youtube is a great tool! Thank you!

[chesham]

Thanks so much for this. I’ve just refitted the flush valve, reduced the water and saved myself a fortune!

[HInc]

Thanks ! Great explanation for someone who has absolutely no clue what to do! Ordered a new outlet part as still a very slight trickle after cleaning it 👍

[Neppy]

I didn't think I'd spend today watching YouTube videos on how to fix toilets... but your video is very helpful and for now it's solved my issue! Thank you for posting it.

[robdocherty]

Great video, so well explained. Had the local water supplier out for a faulty valve at the supply and our toilet inlet pulled a load of grit. Constant overflowing. Took the top off the inlet and cleaned all the grit out of the diaphragm and inside washer. Now as good as new. Thank you sir 🙏🏻