Comments on: How to Fix a Broken Toilet Flapper Valve and Lift chain

By: Bob Jackson

Bob Jackson — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:42:29 +0000

You’re very welcome! Glad my article helped.

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MY FEARS ARE GONE! — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:26:10 +0000

Considering I am a 19-year-old girl living in a crummy apartment with a room mate of the same variety, this kept me from jumping of my balcony. ilu!!!!

By: helped

helped — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:36:02 +0000

Your broken flapper valve was the exact same as mine. I had no idea how to change it, but followed your advice verbatim, and now the toilet is working fine. Thanks buddy

By: Bob Jackson

Bob Jackson — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 02:20:13 +0000

It could be caused by too much slack in the lift chain. When the flapper is closed, the lift chain should have about 1 link of slack. Too much slack means the flapper isn't raised high enough and closes before the flush cycle is complete. If adjusting the chain doesn't solve the problem, try the Korky Premium Adjustable Flapper. It has a movable float on the lift chain to adjust the flush volume.

By: Margie

Margie — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 01:47:13 +0000

I replaced the toilet flapper because the old flapper wouldn’t stay up long enough to flush all the water out of the toilet. I still have the same problem even with the new flapper…it stays up for a second and then flaps down and the toilet hasn’t flushed, so need to continue to hold down the flush lever for a count of 10. What’s wrong? anyone? help

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How to Replace a Toilet Fill Valve - Part 5 | HandymanHowto.com — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:35:33 +0000

[...] Install the flapper – either old or new one as it suits you – and reconnect the lift chain to the tank level. For details see this How To article. [...]

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