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Foxtrot 11-09-2023 06:49 AM

Handyman for Running toilet fix
 
Need a reasonable handyman to fix our running toilet. It's in a patio villa north of 466A.

Thanks

dnobles 11-09-2023 08:43 AM

You tube it. And you can probably fix it yourself. We had to fix ours it’s pretty easyLol I’ve never done it but my husband did.

TidalWalkers 11-09-2023 08:53 AM

Probably the gasket at the bottom of the flush canister. Gasket $7-$8. Check YouTube for install instructions. Easy.

JoelJohnson 11-09-2023 09:01 AM

Check the flapper first (very easy to change). But you can get a full replacement kit at Lowes or Home Depot that comes with instructions. All you need is a pair of pliers. The hard part is getting all the water out of the tank, but remember, IT'S CLEAN WATER, it's the same water coming out of your faucet.

retiredguy123 11-09-2023 09:01 AM

A running toilet can be caused by one of two problems. Most likely, it is caused by a defective gasket or flapper at the bottom of the tank. These are easy to replace. Another possibility is that you have a leaking fill valve, which requires replacement of the plastic pipe and valve mechanism usually located on the left side of the tank. This is a more difficult repair, but it is still a relatively easy DIY project. If the toilet is running continually, you will be wasting a lot of water.

If you don't want to attempt a DIY, here are some handyman numbers:

Harry Pollock, 734-621-1046
Joe Podraski, 814-660-3848
Or, you can call any plumber, such as Mike Scott, 866-314-4443.

Foxtrot 11-09-2023 09:11 AM

The tube that the water refill hose runs in, broke off at the base, so that needs to be replaced, I think the whole assembly needs to be replaced. I have very little in the way of tools, so I need a competent handyman.

retiredguy123 11-09-2023 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxtrot (Post 2272863)
The tube that the water refill hose runs in, broke off at the base, so that needs to be replaced, I think the whole assembly needs to be replaced. I have very little in the way of tools, so I need a competent handyman.

Personally, I would call a plumber, not a handyman.

CoachKandSportsguy 11-09-2023 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JoelJohnson (Post 2272854)
The hard part is getting all the water out of the tank.

I just did mine last week, wet / dry vac sucked everything out of the tank and the bowl within 3 minutes after flushing everything with a bucket of water. .

There are simple solutions for everything. .

Rainger99 11-09-2023 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2272867)
Personally, I would call a plumber, not a handyman.

Unless it is very complicated, a handyman should be able to fix it. I am nowhere near a handyman and I have made several repairs on my previous home. Shouldn’t cost more than $20 for parts and it shouldn’t take more than hour.

villagetinker 11-09-2023 09:30 PM

I agree with above, however, there was one when I did ours, the small rubber gasket on the water supply line stuck on the toilet connection. I replaced all of the internals, and got a bath when I turned on the water, then I found the missing gasket......

RichR. 11-10-2023 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2272867)
Personally, I would call a plumber, not a handyman.

Its a toilet in a Villa for gods sake not the ****ter in the space shuttle. Any 1/2 competent Handyman can fix this issue, why in the world would you pay triple for a licensed plumber?

I would be happy to help you resolve the issue.
While I am not a licensed plumber, I do have over 16 years of owning a property maintenance company in NY and able to fix your toilet.

retiredguy123 11-10-2023 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RichR. (Post 2273127)
Its a toilet in a Villa for gods sake not the ****ter in the space shuttle. Any 1/2 competent Handyman can fix this issue, why in the world would you pay triple for a licensed plumber?

I would be happy to help you resolve the issue.
While I am not a licensed plumber, I do have over 16 years of owning a property maintenance company in NY and able to fix your toilet.

I would agree if the plumber is really 3 times the cost, but I'm not sure of that estimate. A handyman is not as reasonable as they used to be. I feel very comfortable replacing a flapper or a fill valve mechanism, but replacing a broken overflow tube is not a common toilet issue. I have never seen that happen.

Foxtrot 11-10-2023 06:40 AM

Thanks, but me and my buddy were able to fix it easy. 15 minutes after a trip to Lowes.

Spinfit5 11-10-2023 07:15 AM

Josh Poole can fix anything. He just replaced the pressure release valve yesterday for me (patio villa).

airstreamingypsy 11-10-2023 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2272867)
Personally, I would call a plumber, not a handyman.

You would be wasting money.


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