kohler toilet "canister valve" doesn't seal ( imgur.com )

Hello!

This is a video showing how our Kohler toilet doesn’t seem to work anymore. Unlike most toilets though, instead of a flapper valve, there’s a “canister valve”. Typically the canister valve is pressed against the bottom of the reservoir, but at the moment, it feels like the canister valve has a spring that keeps it released. If I press down on it, the reservoir begins to fill, but as soon as I release it, the toilet starts to flush.

Most guides online say that a leaky toilet just needs the gasket replaced, but I’m wondering if, in this case, the entire canister valve should be replaced.

Thanks!

burrp ,

Start with the gasket. I replaced one in my Kohler toilet. Easy and cheap. You have to remove the cylinder to replace it, so you’ll have the opportunity to inspect it for damage.

Bigtiddygothgranny ,

Ok yes replace the gasket but it looks like the chain is wound up on the lever and needs to be unwrapped to make the seal.

bigtcm OP ,

The twisted chain was 100% the issue. I’m so amazed that you were able to catch that in that shitty video I uploaded above. Thanks again so much for your sharp eye!

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