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Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement

Introduction

The toilet flapper opens to allow water to flow from the toilet tank into the bowl when the toilet is flushed, and it is controlled by the chain. The toilet won’t be able to function properly if the chain is broken. If the chain isn’t able to pull on the flapper then the toilet won’t be flushed.

What you need

  1. Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Tank Lid: step 1, image 1 of 3 Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Tank Lid: step 1, image 2 of 3 Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Tank Lid: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the tank lid up and away from the toilet tank.

    • Use sturdy hands when lifting the tank lid, it might be heavy. Secure your fingers firmly on opposite sides and place the lid on a safe flat surface.

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  2. Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Shutting off the Water Supply to a Toilet: step 2, image 1 of 2 Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Shutting off the Water Supply to a Toilet: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Shut off the stop valve underneath the toilet by turning it clockwise until it becomes hand tight.

    • The appearance of this valve may differ from toilet to toilet, but most operate the same. Some valves require multiple turns to stop the water while others only require a quarter turn.

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  4. Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Draining a Toilet Tank: step 3, image 1 of 2 Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Draining a Toilet Tank: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Push down the flush lever.

    • Hold the lever down until water stops draining from the tank.

    • A small amount of water will remain in the bottom of the tank.

    • If the flush lever or pull chain have become disconnected, lift up the toilet flapper to drain the tank.

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  5. Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Disassembling Toilet Pull Chain Spring Clasp from Tank Lever: step 4, image 1 of 3 Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Disassembling Toilet Pull Chain Spring Clasp from Tank Lever: step 4, image 2 of 3 Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Disassembling Toilet Pull Chain Spring Clasp from Tank Lever: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Squeeze open the spring clasp that connects the pull chain to the tank lever.

    • Disconnect the spring clasp from the tank lever.

    • Use both hands to disconnect the spring clasp from the tank lever.

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  6. Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Disassembling Toilet Pull Chain Spring Clasp Bottom Part: step 5, image 1 of 3 Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Disassembling Toilet Pull Chain Spring Clasp Bottom Part: step 5, image 2 of 3 Fast Fix Toilet Pull Chain Spring Replacement, Disassembling Toilet Pull Chain Spring Clasp Bottom Part: step 5, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use tweezers to grab the folded aluminum that is holding the chain.

    • Use pincers to grab the other side of the aluminum and pull on opposite directions to unfold the aluminum and release the chain.

    • Use the second picture as a reference to place the tweezers and pincers. Then pull-on opposite sides to open. View the last picture for results.

    • To reassemble your device, instead of pulling to opposite sides, fold the aluminum to its original form with the new chain inside.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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SABRINA A VALDES-RAMOS

Member since: 03/23/22

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