How Tight Should a Toilet Flapper Chain Be? | How to Fix a Toilet for Beginners

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In this video, learn how tight to make a toilet flapper chain. Also, learn what could happen if the chain is too tight or too loose. Great information for beginners when installing or replacing a toilet flapper.
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@MultiTobykeith 2 года назад

Thank you so much! After watching countless videos, yours was the one that finally got my toilet fixed!!

@HacksbyDad 2 года назад

Good to hear... thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated. 😎

@Adam1_7_7_6 2 месяца назад

Same exact for me! This video is the one that got it done for me lol.

@johndoe3485 7 месяцев назад

bro, i installed all new parts in toilet tank. Everything was good, no leaks outside anywhere. Two hours later i went in and lifter toilet lid to make sure everything is still good, the fill tube at the top the thing was dripping water out of it. Adjusted the chain, and stopped leaking. So what it was is flapper was like barely open and not sealing , but basically 99% closed. That 1% slightly open is why the water filler tube thing at top was dripping a TINY drip because water at flapper was barely leaking down the hole at bottom. So one key visual that i noticed is when my chain was to short, is the flapper landed on the hole slightly off center because chain was pulling it off center because it was to short. So my key visual to know if you got proper chain length is that the flapper should be centered and not pulled to one side or the other off centered in anyway. So heads up on that. ✌️

@catlove111 5 месяцев назад

Please be with you and the same thing happened to me

@Pacificaner Год назад

Great simple logic that most would not necessarily know. Thank you for the help.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You’re welcome! 😎

@zombiegirl3699 Год назад

I've been dealing with a running toilet since I moved into my new place. I've watched several other videos but no one mentioned this. I was about to replace everything! I just watched your video and I was like huh, I'll try it. Just a few seconds and my toilet is working great! THANK YOU!!

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You're welcome and thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated. 😎

@apaulmcdonough2170 10 месяцев назад

A small amount of Slack in the Chain is necessary. Two links is sufficient. As for the extra chain that can also be looped and attached to the Hook. If you are going to Cut the Excess, leave at least 4 extra links in case the Chain needs further adjustments to make it easier to hold onto. If you ever need to Replace the Flapper, the Replacement might have a Different Attachment for the Chain.

@ginac733 4 месяца назад

Spent 3 hours changing out the handle, then messing with that chain! I do believe I'll give it another shot.. the other videos couldn't make up their minds. Too short, too long. Thank you from a damsel in distress! 🙋💙 much love to you!

@HacksbyDad 4 месяца назад

I’m glad to hear that you found the video helpful! 😎

@ginac733 4 месяца назад

@@HacksbyDad everyone else said it was great! I appreciate you 🙋💙

@janetbeatrice9505 Год назад

Thank you! I had to replace the flapper, but I wasn't sure how to adjust the chain. The flapper even had a video URL and it was mostly very helpful, but somehow they left this part out. Your video helped me adjust the chain perfectly on the first try. :-)

@HacksbyDad Год назад

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

@dreamteamgta Год назад

Thank you!!! Fixed my problem no need to phone a plumber

@HacksbyDad Год назад

👍😎

@keithhernandez7805 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for a very strait to the point video, it helped me fix my problem

@HacksbyDad 11 месяцев назад

👍😎

@user-gx8ql5bb5d Год назад

This video helped me so much I almost spent 150 on a plumber. Thank you sir for this video.. life saver 💪🏾

@HacksbyDad Год назад

👍😎

@antennawilde Год назад

Perfect. Concise. Correct.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

👍😎

@user-jm5gk5wc5q 9 дней назад

Great explanation on the repair kits you would think those instructions would be written on the kit.

@HacksbyDad 9 дней назад

👍😎

@luannp7839 8 месяцев назад

Turning in my plumber's card. Two days ago I replace a toilet shutoff valve, flapper and leaks on my two main water shutoffs with little or no problems. Today I simply wanted to shorten the chain for the flapper. Watched your excellent video, resulted in overflowed toilet, several wet bath towels, two rugs, robe. Had to wash the floor. Chained shortened, lol!!!! Thanks for a great video, btw.

@SuperQuackk 10 месяцев назад

Thank u for this you helped me quick and easy

@HacksbyDad 10 месяцев назад

👍😎

@RobotDad Год назад

Thank you! Simple but helpful

@HacksbyDad Год назад

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@judyfleming9512 Год назад

Best information ever! Thank you

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!

@groomdoggi 7 месяцев назад

SO HELPFUL! Thank you!

@nikabrown8842 2 месяца назад

Perfect

@HacksbyDad 2 месяца назад

👍😎

@dahliaguerrero9536 Год назад

You’re a genius! Thank you!

@HacksbyDad Год назад

I’m far from a genius, but thanks. 😎

@AldanePorter-eb8bp 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much 😎 bro I got my issue fixed 🎉

@HacksbyDad 8 месяцев назад

👍😎

@thebrownbeastfromcaliforni6334 2 года назад

Thanks!

@HacksbyDad 2 года назад

You’re welcome! 😎

@fatalis6336 Год назад

My toilet now flushes properly!Thanks! 🎉

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You’re welcome! Thanks for sharing! 😎

@AdrianChosnthaAlienSoul 9 месяцев назад

*Great video I just had to adjust the chain*

@HacksbyDad 9 месяцев назад

👍😎

@mzkrush7792 2 года назад

Thanks, back in business!!

@HacksbyDad 2 года назад

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

@Reminiscencesoul 3 месяца назад

Try putting 2 to 3 washer on the flapper beads if still not working.

@vickywhite8586 2 года назад

Thanks. Good to know.

@HacksbyDad 2 года назад

You’re welcome. 😎

@protoman111 Год назад

I had a plumber come out and and replaced a low flow unit with a flapper (new arm and chain) and it worked for about a day then it started short-flushing. You pretty much gave me what I needed to fix the issue myself without having to wait a whole weekend and some change for service. Thank you!

@HacksbyDad Год назад

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

@klmjtr 10 месяцев назад

Genius! 🤓👍🙏🏼

@hazemhassanein4205 2 года назад

THANK YOU!!

@HacksbyDad 2 года назад

You’re welcome! 😎

@tammysaur7891 Год назад

Thank you😮

@HacksbyDad Год назад

You’re welcome! 😎

@catlove111 5 месяцев назад

Peace be with you thank you

@HacksbyDad 5 месяцев назад

👍😎

@disciplemike1 10 месяцев назад

thanks. liked.

@HacksbyDad 10 месяцев назад

You’re welcome and thanks! 😎

@sheskimusic 2 года назад

Thank you!

@HacksbyDad 2 года назад

You’re welcome, 😎

@screenplayhouse4932 4 месяца назад

My problem is the flapper has these weird 'nubs' or extrusions that grab the chain sometimes. I'm not skilled enough to rub these nubs off but I might see if the chain could be shorter to fix it. Thanks.

@HacksbyDad 4 месяца назад

👍😎

@Ghazi_Al_Tamimi 7 месяцев назад

Could the chain get stuck down the water pipe? Im scared to pull it because i dont want to break anything

@JonTopping 2 месяца назад

My chain and flapper and everything seem to be in fine condition, the length is good and everything too. However, the flapper seems to overextend, so it never falls into the hole properly. I have to open up the tank and force it in, with effort, every single time. It wasn't doing this a week ago, but now it's all the time. Any advice or ideas?

@HacksbyDad 2 месяца назад

I would guess that it is not the original flapper for that flush valve and the replacement isn't the proper fit. You may need find another flapper that doesn't extend as far. 😎

@andrewmcmillions3138 Год назад

I'm sorry I have to be this guy, but your half an inch is way more like a quarter inch lol, but luckily you show us your example so it's still a great tutorial! Thank you, I wanted my chain as tight as possible so there was no wiggle in the handle but my chain ended up getting tangled every now and then so this makes sense

@joelew4974 7 месяцев назад

Take out the old flapper and measure the new chain to match the old one.

@AntoineMaloney Год назад

Meticulous instruction for all of us; I must ask why the flapper manufacturers can't give this advice - at all! never mind so clearly. I'll add my many thanks to all the others.

@HacksbyDad Год назад

Thanks! I really appreciate your kind words. 😎