How to Fix a Flapper on a Toilet

Beginner 20 min 11 steps 21924 views Rating: 4.2/5 Published: 2026-02-22

Remove the lid from your toilet tank and note the parts.. Take the chain off of the handle arm.. Hook a paperclip to the handle arm.

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Steps

1

Remove the lid from your toilet tank and note the parts.

Step 1

Remove the lid from your toilet tank and note the parts.

2

Take the chain off of the handle arm.

Step 2

Take the chain off of the handle arm.

3

Hook a paperclip to the handle arm.

Step 3

Hook a paperclip to the handle arm.

4

Connect the chain to the paper clip.

Step 4

Connect the chain to the paper clip.

5

Flush the toilet and check the chain tightness.

Step 5

Flush the toilet and check the chain tightness.

6

Drain as much water from the tank as you can.

Step 6

Drain as much water from the tank as you can.

7

Take out any water left in the tank.

Step 7

Take out any water left in the tank.

8

Remove the water supply hose or tube.

Step 8

Remove the water supply hose or tube.

9

Remove the old flapper valve.

Step 9

Remove the old flapper valve.

10

Connect the new flapper valve.

Step 10

Connect the new flapper valve.

11

Reattach the water supply hose and turn the water back on.

Step 11

Reattach the water supply hose and turn the water back on.

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