Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
If you have a toilet that's leaking water from the bottom of the tank when you flush, we have an easy DIY repair. What's most likely gone wrong is the toilet tank gasket has begun to fail. Can happen if the toilet tank gasket is pinched or crushed or has dried out and started cracking, so it no longer provides a continuous seal.
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to fix a leak from the tank of a Kohler toilet. We demonstrate the entire process step by step, from identifying the leak to replacing the faulty gasket, using simple tools and materials.
We show you how to save money by using a generic Moen rubber toilet tank gasket.
Highlights:
[00:00:00]3 Introduction and Problem Identification
Host introduces the issue
Demonstrates the leak
Prepares to fix the problem
[00:00:22]4 Initial Steps
Turns off the water supply
Flushes the tank
Drains remaining water
[00:01:22] Removing the Tank
Loosens bolts
Removes the tank
Identifies the faulty gasket
[00:03:09] Cleaning and Replacement
Cleans the area
Purchases a new gasket
Installs the new gasket
[00:05:00] Reassembly and Testing
Reassembles the tank
Turns the water back on
Confirms the fix
[00:05:45] Summary
[00:06:12] Outro
This video is perfect for DIY enthusiasts looking to save money and learn how to fix common household issues with minimal tools and effort.
If you have a toilet that's leaking water from the bottom of the tank when you flush, we have an easy DIY repair. What's most likely gone wrong is the toilet tank gasket has begun to fail. Can happen if the toilet tank gasket is pinched or crushed or has dried out and started cracking, so it no longer provides a continuous seal.
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to fix a leak from the tank of a Kohler toilet. We demonstrate the entire process step by step, from identifying the leak to replacing the faulty gasket, using simple tools and materials.
We show you how to save money by using a generic Moen rubber toilet tank gasket.
Highlights:
[00:00:00]3 Introduction and Problem Identification
Host introduces the issue
Demonstrates the leak
Prepares to fix the problem
[00:00:22]4 Initial Steps
Turns off the water supply
Flushes the tank
Drains remaining water
[00:01:22] Removing the Tank
Loosens bolts
Removes the tank
Identifies the faulty gasket
[00:03:09] Cleaning and Replacement
Cleans the area
Purchases a new gasket
Installs the new gasket
[00:05:00] Reassembly and Testing
Reassembles the tank
Turns the water back on
Confirms the fix
[00:05:45] Summary
[00:06:12] Outro
This video is perfect for DIY enthusiasts looking to save money and learn how to fix common household issues with minimal tools and effort.
