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Fix it Yourself! Replace the Fluidmaster 400 Valve Seal for Beginners | Basic Life Skills

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Is the Fluidmaster fill valve in your toilet leaking?
Learn how to replace the valve seal in a Fluidmaster 400 fill valve. Replacing the valve seal is a simple toilet repair and possible solution for a leaking toilet fill valve. Before replacing the Fluidmaster fill valve, first, try replacing the valve seal. Learn how easy it is to replace the fill valve seal. Great information for beginners.
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@Paughco 8 месяцев назад

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! The Fluidmaster in our guest bathroom decided to keep running with the tank full. Guess we don't use it often enough. After rwatching your video, I was able to get the cap off without breaking anything, and cleaned the valve seal with a tissue. I somehow managed to get it reassembled without breaking anything, and.... it works!! No trips to Ace Hardware! No major plumbing fracus. My wife is happy! Thank you.

@HacksbyDad 8 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! 😎

@tracybartell5456 2 года назад

Thanks for the help, fixed my toilet for $1.97 and no plumber service call!

@HacksbyDad 2 года назад

Glad to hear that the video was helpful. 😎

@tonya4613 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for helping me fix my toilet that saved me $125 from American home shield. And it only cost me $3.48 from Home Depot you rock.

@HacksbyDad 11 месяцев назад

👍😎

@mahmoodhasan2281 Год назад

Extremely helpful. Easier fix than changing the whole fill valve. Thank you.

@CarrieRay 6 дней назад

This was the easiest and shortest video to solve this problem - thank you!!

@HacksbyDad 6 дней назад

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@Nordicdog16 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cost me less than $2.00 for the new valve. I am a older female that has very little skills or background in repairs for my home. With the help of these You Tube videos, I was able to stop 2 running toliets. One only needed the flapper replaced and the second, a new valve seal. Thank you again!

@HacksbyDad 10 месяцев назад

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@user-tq3cq2xc6w 8 месяцев назад

This guy is the best teacher ever! You have a gift! I completely understand and feel good about the repair.

@HacksbyDad 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words! 😎

@drewcarlisle1 11 месяцев назад

Made it very straightforward for me to replace the valve seals on my three toilets throughout the home all within about 15-minutes from start to finish thanks to these easy-to-follow instructions !

@HacksbyDad 11 месяцев назад

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@Viking74256 Год назад

Perfect , simple instructions! This man knows how to make a GREAT teaching video! Thank you

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Thank you for the kind words! Much appreciated! 😎

@gregm.857 Год назад

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT. I wish all EweToob videos were this clear and straightforward. THANK YOU! (Of course to avoid the "squeal" don't buy Fluidmaster in the first place.)

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful! 😎

@bradbanister6457 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Enabled me to troubleshoot and find debris from a failed shutoff valve. Without your video I would have just replaced the whole fill valve.

@HacksbyDad 11 месяцев назад

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@williamseaman9945 9 месяцев назад

This one is the best directions, I have been doing this for 35 years and finally decided to read all the tips for fun. It answers everything I would want to know If I didn't already. I even left feedback which I rarely do !

@HacksbyDad 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! Much appreciated! 😎

@AbleBakerCharlie100 3 месяца назад

And all these years I've been replacing the whole assembly! This time, in and out in 55 seconds. Thank you.

@HacksbyDad 3 месяца назад

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@watsonde54 7 месяцев назад

This video was excellent. He explains each step clearly, and demonstrates them all; including several tips which really helped. I had the change out done in about 3 minutes. Other videos left out steps, but his are thorough.

@HacksbyDad 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! Your kind words are much appreciated! 😎

@jamesclark-xl5py 5 месяцев назад

You are rock! How easy you explain. Wow!!! Amazing. I watched maybe 10 videos (extremely useless) before I found you. Thank you very much! You saved my money and time with is priceless!

@HacksbyDad 5 месяцев назад

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@A_J502 Год назад

These are fantastic videos! Very thorough and detailed.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Thanks! Appreciate the kind words. 😎

@tatah4268 10 месяцев назад

I was able to do it myself and saved myself money from calling a plumber. Thank you

@HacksbyDad 10 месяцев назад

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@user-ez3bt7lm1k Год назад

You are amazing! I fixed my leaking fill valve with 0 money! Thank you!

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Good to hear! 😎

@imanimonroe3637 9 месяцев назад

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE FOR ME TO DO MYSELF! YOUR VIDEOS ARE CLEAR, EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! THIS RETIRED TEACHER LEARNING TO DIYS APPRECIATES YOU!

@HacksbyDad 9 месяцев назад

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@darrelbishop7395 4 месяца назад

I like the "BASIC LIFE SKILLS" title. Thank You

@HacksbyDad 4 месяца назад

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@vero0992 Год назад

Excellent tutorial. I've been putting this off, guess it's time to take care of it!

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Thanks! It’s easy once you know how. 😎

@stuuuporman Год назад

That was one of the best instructional videos I have seen👍Thanks

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful! 😎

@sarabear1238 Год назад

This is the second one for the basement bat. ru-vid.comUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great

@natenatejones7648 4 месяца назад

Saved me $20 and more labor. THANK YOU!

@HacksbyDad 4 месяца назад

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@doorknob2150 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! Replaced mine in less than three minutes. Thanks to you

@HacksbyDad 9 месяцев назад

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@EliasTheHunter 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video! It saved me such a headache and money!

@HacksbyDad 9 месяцев назад

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@JS-mh9uu Год назад

RU-vid must be psychic because i needed to see this exact video.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Spooky... LOL

@clifc6351 10 месяцев назад

Excellent Video! Very helpful; and user friendly. Thank You for making this video.

@dune22 2 года назад

This was super helpful and exactly what we needed. Thank you!

@HacksbyDad 2 года назад

You’re welcome! 😎

@paulsawers4342 Год назад

Awesome video thanks very much. Fixed my fluid master valve for free.😃👍

@supersonique001 5 месяцев назад

Excellent explanation and proper procedure for testing!

@HacksbyDad 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! 😎

@gerryyuam3113 Год назад

Very clear explanation. I am fixing mine now

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Thank you for the feedback! Hope you got it fixed. 😎

@gerryyuam3113 Год назад

@@HacksbyDad Actually finally I found it is the piece of round rubber acting as the seal. After adding a O-ring on the back, it gets enough pressure to seal the water ...... Cost me 10 cents🤣👋

@HacksbyDad Год назад

@@gerryyuam3113 👍

@haekathe3841 2 месяца назад

Thanks! You just saved me >£180 I got quoted for 'you need the whole new mechanism'

@HacksbyDad 2 месяца назад

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@christophenuss Месяц назад

Thank you, just saved me having to call a plumber. Worked perfect.

@HacksbyDad Месяц назад

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@rujolf Год назад

Thanks for this very clear instruction video. It helps.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You’re welcome and thank you for the feedback! Much appreciated. 😎

@vanw7019 5 месяцев назад

hold the fill arm to turn counter clock and clock direction with a hand holding under the fill arm is a key movement.

@HacksbyDad 5 месяцев назад

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@gloums 7 месяцев назад

Perfect! So easy and cheap!

@brianfroemming2089 Год назад

Thank you so much. Straight and to the point.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

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@peacefulrelaxation6456 10 месяцев назад

They also sell the whole valve cap assembly, which includes the seal. It was only about 1 dollar more than the valve seal when I bought one. It was very easy to replace the whole thing.

@ctcarrillo91 Год назад

wow! thank you, never knew about this, i could've replaced this instead of the whole thing.. lol you're awesome

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You’re welcome and thank you for the feedback! 😎

@vanw7019 5 месяцев назад

wonderful details instructions! it worked! thank you very much!

@HacksbyDad 5 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! 😎

@boozilla3672 8 месяцев назад

Very good to the point how to video. Thanks

@claudiaamairanydiazolivero2112 Год назад

Era exacto lo que necesitaba para solucionar el inconveniente que tenía. Este vídeo fue de mucha ayuda Muchas gracias. Saludos desde México 👋👌🤗

@HacksbyDad Год назад

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@dannyl2246 Год назад

This fixed my issue! Thank you for the video!

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You’re welcome! Glad to hear that you found the video helpful. 😎

@dougbrown3607 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video. Thank you.

@HacksbyDad 7 месяцев назад

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@KingDongKong69 10 месяцев назад

Work perfectly thank you

@obiokike3657 8 дней назад

Cleaning method worked well. Thanks

@HacksbyDad 8 дней назад

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@DB57RB Год назад

great video! very concise and effective.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Thanks! 😎

@angelav.2125 Год назад

Very helpful video. The only thing I would add is to turn the water valve back completely on after changing the seal. I tried only turning it a bit to make sure it worked, but the water pressure must not have been enough to make a good seal, because it just ran and ran with the water on only a little.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Good point. Thanks!

@johnmason5488 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video!

@HacksbyDad 9 месяцев назад

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@dbin805 7 месяцев назад

Great video. Perfect!

@HacksbyDad 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! 😎

@grvtndz Год назад

Plumbers hate this

@Davidbodyspam 10 месяцев назад

Because it’s stupid

@djkesmith1493 Год назад

Perfect. Thanks. 👍

@user-cu2cn7ds2u 9 месяцев назад

Attention: if you have an American Standard fill valve model 0925A (blue top) it was made by Fluidmaster and takes the same washer. To confirm, just look at the top of the black float for the Fluidmaster brand and model number (400). If you have an older valve you won't be able to disconnect the float rod but you can follow the same twist-and-remove instructions to get to the washer.

@HacksbyDad 9 месяцев назад

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@Harold_Callahan Месяц назад

Our valve didn't keep running, it just slowed down to a trickle taking 30 minutes to fill. I took it apart and cleaned it but no luck. After buying and replacing this little valve seal it works like new. Crazy to think that all these years I have been replacing the whole thing every time it malfunctioned. I still don't understand why the new one worked and the old one didn't. They both look exactly the same, no wear or broken parts on the old one. It's a little more stiff is all.

@HacksbyDad Месяц назад

One of the great plumbing mysteries. 🤷🏻‍♂️😎

@fredcdobbs823 Год назад

Excellent...!

@eli.76 Год назад

Thank you, genuinely.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You’re very welcome. 😎

@surferguy1396 Год назад

THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You're welcome!

@eagl0215 6 месяцев назад

I used new seal valve from HD and Kohler and doesn’t work. Valve seal is different. Doesn’t even seal like it should. The old one works but after every flush it has to be reset.

@markblaze4909 Год назад

ty sir. excellent video.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Glad it was helpful! 😎

@bwill8706 Год назад

Thanks for the tutorial, you saved me $200 bucks from calling a plumber.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You're welcome! Thanks for sharing. 😎

@jennyferNumberone Год назад

Thank you!

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You're welcome!

@richardpearcy6149 Год назад

How did you know that I have that very part to replace in the float valve? A very helpful video.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Thanks. I have a sixth about these things… LOL 😎

@ZxZ239 10 месяцев назад

So I took it apart and clean off a lot of gank off the seal, however the water is still leaking from the top, the seal looks to be in good condition, how do I know it is the seal's fault? How can you tell a seal if failing

@HacksbyDad 10 месяцев назад

Is it a constant leak? It should only release a little bit of water when the toilet is flushed. This video explains the operation of the fill valve and shows the release of water... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-twynH8xVdy8.html

@TiPeteux Год назад

Mine leak a little only (droplet) when filling, once the water hit the good level it's ok no more leak. Is it ok if i let it like that ?

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Where does the water leak from?

@joebrown2577 Месяц назад

I replaced the seal but still have a very small leak. Tried on/off water rinse. no joy. This is a brand new F400 from Home Depot! Factory defect?

@HacksbyDad Месяц назад

What exactly do you mean by a small leak?

@joebrown2577 Месяц назад

@@HacksbyDad There is a leak when the float arm is all the way up. Small woud be drip, drip, drip from the fill tube.

@HacksbyDad Месяц назад

I would verify that the fill valve is correctly installed. See this video for the installation details... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HFLEoBAJj2E.html

@johnstorton Год назад

My problem is that the valve won't open when the water level drops. I have to bump the valve arm to get it to open. I replace the valve, and a couple of months later, it's the same thing again. How do I fix that? I'm tired of buying/installing valves every couple of months. Is there a better brand I could switch to?

@HacksbyDad Год назад

I've only used Fluidmaster fill valves and haven't experienced a similar problem. If you disconnect the valve arm from the float screw, does the float freely move up and down? Does the float rub against the tank wall?

@johnstorton Год назад

@@HacksbyDad The float moves freely. When I flush the toilet, the water drains normally, but no water flows (usually). The slightest tap on the valve arm gets it to work.

@fredbadgett7962 Год назад

@@johnstorton Did you hold the float under water to put a little water weight in the float reservoir? a tiny amount helps overcome friction. On extreme cases i cut a 3 inch piece of solder bend an L in it and place it in the small hole on the float. Adjust the water level accordingly.

@johnstorton Год назад

@@fredbadgett7962 The float drops immediately after flushing, and the arm goes down as well, but water doesn't flow until I very lightly tap the valve arm sideways. The float is definitely not the problem.