Plumbing - Replace Toilet Tank Lever Video

[Bobbiegirl27]

A Harriet Homeowner I am not. I don't do tools; but after watching this video, I went to the hardware store, purchased the right hardware (lever) without asking for assistance, came home, found the right wrench, turned the water off (had NO idea I was supposed to do this); and replaced my very first plumbing fixture. Ever. I AM SO EXCITED!!!! Thank you Mark for showing me how I can fix my own (as Archie Bunker would say . . .) terlit. Bobbie

[watchxmexdoit]

i fixed 10 toilets after watching this video ... a LARGE thank you!!!

[48Cupcakes]

I purchased the new lever and was able to install it without problem after watching your video. A BIG thank you!!!

[zadazx]

Thanks! Fixed the lever myself after watching your video.

[qball419]

Thank you! After watching your video, I went and installed my toilet tank lever like a champ. It was done in five minutes. Thanks again!

[Brunner1337]

thanks so much!!!

[Dcdatruth85]

Thanks, This help me fix this with ease. Didn't have to worry about getting fussed at by the women in the house lol.

[sweetestnovember28]

Great help! Thanks!

[MexiEmpleadoCorrupto]

thank you I did not how to put the tank lever.

[MeanderingMilo]

Thank you SO much for this video. I was afraid I'd need a plumber, but you made it perfectly clear, and I just ran out and bought parts I needed and it's done! I even added a new flapper (since the toilet has been running when missing jiggles for a long time -- perhaps all the jingling is what broke the original plastic lever). Had to reduce the new chain by a few links to make it work with the lid on, but it's done. I feel accomplished, thanks to you.

[cityslic]

My toilet handle doesn't have a chain - the plastic rod fits through a circle-like thingie that lifts the flapper. The new handle w/rod that I bought (for Monclair toilet as mine is), has a rod that's too long to get it through the plastic circle. Can the rod be shortened?

[booboozenkitty]

thank you so much...it has helped this single gal out tremendously

[cpv6]

the reason the toilet lever corroded was because it was sticking into the water when installed you should bend the toilet lever up a little so that wont happened; usually a metal toilet lever should last for years of usage if installed correctly.

[heavyjello]

Great video thanks for the help

[llelian]

Awesome! very easy..thank you. I was having problem removing the handle bar out the hole. you made it look easier. I also think it would have been good if you told people while you were there if the flapper didn't work as well to check the chain length and to check the flapper to make sure it was in good shape. My arm needs replacing and my flapper is old. Going to go replace both. Thanks again! Loved the video!

[Irfanrabbani]

Good video which makes it easy to install tank lever.

[WorldFamousSilk]

this video is awesome! thank you for posting and helping us DIY do it ourselves =)

[farazahmed82]

Great video. Thanks for sharing with us. One quick question, the water in my toilet tank does not stop and keeps flushing, is this the lever issue?

[HomeAdditionPlus]

Possibly, however I would also take a close look at the flapper. Sometimes the flapper will not close properly and water will leak around it into the toilet bowl. Sometimes the flapper just gets worn out and other times there could be an obstruction, e.g. the build up of sediment in the toilet tannk.

[M946]

GREAT video! Your active showing of the steps gave me DIY confidence, which I did not get from just reading directions on the package for the replacement part. I'm thrilled you helped me save tons of money & time over paying a plumber to do this repair. Plus, your help gave me pride of being self-reliant, too. Thanks sooo much!

[shawrovers]

why turn water off to change a flush handle

[HomeAdditionPlus]

Because in the process of putting on the new handle you may inadvertantly flush the toilet via lifting the flapper.

[HomeAdditionPlus]

Though no real problem it can be annoying to hear the toilet constantly flowing while working on it.

[SmoothJayB314]

after I watch this i went and practice on one of my toilets in my house. only took me around 10mins. My toilet didnt have a chain assembly but a notch to put the tank lever in.

[shawrovers]

just chop it off with the hacksaw blade.u mite have to take blade off and just use the blade.

[clubsoda69]

I had to cut mine off too with a hacksaw! What a nightmare that was!

[Smadri]

Question?

I am trying to replace the lever completely because the handle broke off. But, the nut is either really old and has soften or is some kind of plastic and wax mixture. I tried to use the wrench to remove the nut but try as I might, the nut's side keeps stripping. I fear it has stripped too much. Any ideas or solutions?

[HomeAdditionPlus]

You may want to use a hacksaw blade and cut it off, or at least the bolt/arm that is secured by the nut.

A replacement toilet tank lever includes the new arm and nut that hold the handle onto the tank. Just be careful not to crack the toilet in the process.

[shazzzzee]

I am having this EXACT problem, and just broke a box cutter trying to cut the stupid thing off. Did you have any luck? If so, how'd you do it??? (It's been over six months and I'm determined not to call a plumber...)

[HomeAdditionPlus]

I used a crescent wrench to take off the toilet tank lever. Not sure exactly what you are trying to cut off.

[shazzzzee]

Sorry... that's what i get for watching in the dead of night. I meant the nut, that goes over the arm inside the tank. Crescent wrenches and other tools just keep stripping it.

But after 6 mos. and reading the ideas from some of the other responses, i FINALLY got it off! Thanks for the quick reply and for posting this video -- very helpful!!!

[ts777]

This was an extremely helpful video - thanks so much for taking the time to put together, much appreciated and well done!

[latrease74]

WHEWW!! This video was the BEST!! This was my first DIY project and thanks to the video I didn't have to call a repair guy or my grandad. THANK YOU!!

[fancyydk]

awesome

[carebear2121]

just what I was looking for, thanks

[TEQUIL9901]

HELP I NEED THAT PART , IN PLASTIC

[indianruins]

thank you very very very very much.

[ecalo34]

great