Thank you SO much for this video. I was worried I’d need a plumber, but you made it perfectly clear, and I just ran out and bought parts I needed and it’s done! I even added a new flapper (since the toilet has been running when missing jiggles for a long time — perhaps all the jingling is what broke the original plastic lever). Had to reduce the new chain by a few links to make it work with the lid on, but it’s done. I feel accomplished, thanks to you.
My toilet handle doesn’t have a chain – the plastic rod fits through a circle-like thingie that lifts the flapper. The new handle w/rod that I bought (for Monclair toilet as mine is), has a rod that’s too long to get it through the plastic circle. Can the rod be shortened?
the reason the toilet lever corroded was because it was sticking into the water when installed you should bend the toilet lever up a small so that wont happened; usually a metal toilet lever should last for years of usage if installed correctly.
Awesome! very simple..thank you. I was having problem removing the handle bar out the hole. you made it look simpler. I also reckon it would have been excellent if you told people while you were there if the flapper didn’t work as well to check the chain length and to check the flapper to make sure it was in excellent shape. My arm needs replacing and my flapper is ancient. Going to go replace both. Thanks again! Loved the video!
Sorry… that’s what i get for watching in the dead of night. I meant the nut, that goes over the arm inside the tank. Crescent wrenches and other tools just keep stripping it.
But after 6 mos. and reading the thoughts from some of the other responses, i FINALLY got it off! Thanks for the quick answer and for posting this video — very helpful!!!
I am having this EXACT problem, and just broke a box cutter trying to cut the stupid thing off. Did you have any luck? If so, how’d you do it??? (It’s been over six months and I’m determined not to call a plumber…)
Possibly, but I would also take a close look at the flapper. Sometimes the flapper will not close properly and water will leak around it into the toilet bowl. Sometimes the flapper just gets worn out and other times there could be an obstruction, e.g. the build up of sediment in the toilet tannk.
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing with us. One quick question, the water in my toilet tank does not stop and keeps flushing, is this the lever issue?
FANTASTIC video! Your active showing of the steps gave me DIY confidence, which I did not get from just reading directions on the package for the replacement part. I’m thrilled you helped me save tons of money & time over paying a plumber to do this repair. Plus, your help gave me pride of being self-reliant, too. Thanks sooo much!
after I watch this i went and practice on one of my toilets in my house. only took me around 10mins. My toilet didnt have a chain assembly but a notch to place the tank lever in.
You may want to use a hacksaw blade and cut it off, or at least the bolt/arm that is secured by the nut.
A replacement toilet tank lever includes the new arm and nut that hold the handle onto the tank. Just be careful not to crack the toilet in the process.
Question?
I am trying to replace the lever completely because the handle broke off. But, the nut is either really ancient and has soften or is some kind of plastic and wax mixture. I tried to use the wrench to remove the nut but try as I might, the nut’s side keeps stripping. I dread it has stripped too much. Any thoughts or solutions?
November 26th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Fantastic Video – Some of the things we worry or stress about are so simple to fix. Thanks to this video I was able to fix a friend’s lever.
November 26th, 2010 at 10:15 am
thank you I did not how to place the tank lever.
November 26th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Thank you SO much for this video. I was worried I’d need a plumber, but you made it perfectly clear, and I just ran out and bought parts I needed and it’s done! I even added a new flapper (since the toilet has been running when missing jiggles for a long time — perhaps all the jingling is what broke the original plastic lever). Had to reduce the new chain by a few links to make it work with the lid on, but it’s done. I feel accomplished, thanks to you.
November 26th, 2010 at 11:25 am
My toilet handle doesn’t have a chain – the plastic rod fits through a circle-like thingie that lifts the flapper. The new handle w/rod that I bought (for Monclair toilet as mine is), has a rod that’s too long to get it through the plastic circle. Can the rod be shortened?
November 26th, 2010 at 11:37 am
thank you so much…it has helped this single gal out tremendously
November 26th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
the reason the toilet lever corroded was because it was sticking into the water when installed you should bend the toilet lever up a small so that wont happened; usually a metal toilet lever should last for years of usage if installed correctly.
November 26th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Fantastic video thanks for the help
November 26th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Awesome! very simple..thank you. I was having problem removing the handle bar out the hole. you made it look simpler. I also reckon it would have been excellent if you told people while you were there if the flapper didn’t work as well to check the chain length and to check the flapper to make sure it was in excellent shape. My arm needs replacing and my flapper is ancient. Going to go replace both. Thanks again! Loved the video!
November 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Excellent video which makes it simple to install tank lever.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
this video is awesome! thank you for posting and helping us DIY do it ourselves =)
November 26th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
I had to cut mine off too with a hacksaw! What a nightmare that was!
November 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Sorry… that’s what i get for watching in the dead of night. I meant the nut, that goes over the arm inside the tank. Crescent wrenches and other tools just keep stripping it.
But after 6 mos. and reading the thoughts from some of the other responses, i FINALLY got it off! Thanks for the quick answer and for posting this video — very helpful!!!
November 26th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
I used a crescent wrench to take off the toilet tank lever. Not sure exactly what you are trying to cut off.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I am having this EXACT problem, and just broke a box cutter trying to cut the stupid thing off. Did you have any luck? If so, how’d you do it??? (It’s been over six months and I’m determined not to call a plumber…)
November 26th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Possibly, but I would also take a close look at the flapper. Sometimes the flapper will not close properly and water will leak around it into the toilet bowl. Sometimes the flapper just gets worn out and other times there could be an obstruction, e.g. the build up of sediment in the toilet tannk.
November 26th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing with us. One quick question, the water in my toilet tank does not stop and keeps flushing, is this the lever issue?
November 26th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
FANTASTIC video! Your active showing of the steps gave me DIY confidence, which I did not get from just reading directions on the package for the replacement part. I’m thrilled you helped me save tons of money & time over paying a plumber to do this repair. Plus, your help gave me pride of being self-reliant, too. Thanks sooo much!
November 26th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
after I watch this i went and practice on one of my toilets in my house. only took me around 10mins. My toilet didnt have a chain assembly but a notch to place the tank lever in.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Though no real problem it can be annoying to hear the toilet constantly flowing while working on it.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Because in the process of putting on the new handle you may inadvertantly flush the toilet via lifting the flapper.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
why turn water off to change a flush handle
November 26th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
just chop it off with the hacksaw blade.u mite have to take blade off and just use the blade.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
You may want to use a hacksaw blade and cut it off, or at least the bolt/arm that is secured by the nut.
A replacement toilet tank lever includes the new arm and nut that hold the handle onto the tank. Just be careful not to crack the toilet in the process.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Question?
I am trying to replace the lever completely because the handle broke off. But, the nut is either really ancient and has soften or is some kind of plastic and wax mixture. I tried to use the wrench to remove the nut but try as I might, the nut’s side keeps stripping. I dread it has stripped too much. Any thoughts or solutions?
November 26th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
This was an extremely helpful video – thanks so much for taking the time to place together, much appreciated and well done!