How to Repair Toilet Tank Components | Ask This Old House

Summary by Krater

This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to repair toilet tank components, specifically replacing a worn flush valve flapper and adjusting the fill valve water level to prevent leaks.

From the video

Answers: How do I repair toilet tank components and fix running toilet leaks?

• Toilet tank components
• Flush valve flapper replacement
• Fill valve water level adjustment
• Preventing toilet leaks

What it concludes

• A worn flush valve flapper will cause water to continuously drip down into the bowl and increase water consumption.
• The flush valve chain must not be adjusted too taut or too loose to ensure proper sealing and flushing.
• The fill valve water level must be set about one inch down from the top of the overflow to prevent continuous overflow running.