Fix a Running Toilet. How to Replace the Fill Valve Step-by-Step

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Fix a running toilet, Screeching/Whistling toilet, or one where the tank doesn't fill up. Will show you the correct way to replace and adjust a toilet's fill valve
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29 апр 2023

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@namarupa5425 Месяц назад

One of the most runaround, exhausting videos I’ve watched on this subject

@thewoggerswaydiy Месяц назад

Sorry you feel that way. I try to make my videos for the novice who has absolutely no idea what they're doing and needs as much detail as possible to get the job done. So many videos say "put this in there" or change this out", but they don't actually show you how to do it, or why you're doing it. Instead of just showing you the "how", I also like to help you know the "why". That's because not all situations are the same, and blindly doing something without knowing why you're doing it could result in you spending time and money to "fix" something that didn't need fixing. If you just need the nuts and bolts of changing it out you're more than welcome to skip the "why" parts and jump ahead to the "how". Thanks for watching and good luck with all your projects.

@robingeorgetowntx 10 месяцев назад

The best video I’ve seen regarding toilet tank issues. Easy to understand, and thorough. Thank you.

@thewoggerswaydiy 10 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you for the kind comment. Good luck with all your projects.

@JAWAH97 4 месяца назад

You made this very easy, and simple. Thank you for the simplicity.

@thewoggerswaydiy 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your projects

@brendaleblanc7047 8 месяцев назад

None of the dozen or so videos have explained how the insides of the toilet tank works like you have explained! Thank you for the thoroughness of your video. I went to see if I had put things together correctly on the Flowmaster, the one you demonstrated in the tank (last year) and had not, so glad to find your channel! Maybe that is why my water bill has been so high!! :O

@thewoggerswaydiy 8 месяцев назад

Glad I was of some help. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck with your projects.

@schwartzenheimer1 Год назад

Thorough and excellent.

@thewoggerswaydiy Год назад

Thank you for your kind comments. Good luck with your projects.

@mejesse809 8 месяцев назад

The other thing I don't like about Korky is they used to have a cardboard locking tab that u installed on the shaft, never trusted it. You're better off buying your supplies from a plumbing supply house if there's one in your area, the prices are lower if you have a running account there. Tech Tip: You really don't have to remove all the water from the tank when changing the fill valve, what I do is once u have the shank nut off, take your right hand and hold down on top of the fill valve inside the tank as your left hand plugs the hole in the bottom of the tank with a wad of toilet paper or a rag and have the new fill valve ready to go into the hole as u pull the old one out.

@thewoggerswaydiy 8 месяцев назад

OK for those that are a little experienced in the process but for the novice DIYer I always like to give the "safe" way. Don't want anyone commenting that they ruined their floor or baseboards when they flooded their bathroom floor. A couple seconds to drain the tank is a lot better than the time spent mopping up a small disaster, but for those that are comfortable with it, AND having the new fill valve ready to go, a seasoned person with speed and dexterity can certainly do it with little spillage. Thanks for watching and good luck with your projects.

@mejesse809 8 месяцев назад

What I also do is flush the supply line into a container before reconnecting it to the bottom of the fill valve, this cleans any debris out that may have happened when the angle stop was turned off. The other reason a toilet runs is sometimes someone takes the refill tube from the fill valve and puts it down inside the flush valve, this is a no no bcuz with certain fill valves like Fluidmaster, it will actually siphon water back out and then run to fill up the water it lost, aka, "ghost flushing", usually heard in the middle of the night when it's quiet. Two more things, a toilet may run bcuz the flush valve seal is bad and the only way to figure that out is to use dye or food coloring, after replacing the flapper. Also, u can just replace the seal in the top of the Fluidmaster where the holes get plugged with calcium, iron, etc...These are just some things plumbers have taught me over the years as a Service Plumber learning the trade over 15 years. You did a fine job, Wogger!

@thewoggerswaydiy 8 месяцев назад

Yup, you have to maintain that air gap for the refill tube. The thing about the food coloring test is that it doesn't differentiate between a worn flapper and a worn seal under the flush valve, just that you have water leaking from the tank into the bowl. Flushing out the toilet connector is an excellent habit to follow so thanks for that reminder.

@gasman7558 11 месяцев назад

Hi thank you so much for your helpful videos. My question is how can I rise my fill tube so I can get more water in the bowl. After poop is flushed normally we need to brush the excess off the bowl. Do they sell extension? Again keep up the great work stay safe

@thewoggerswaydiy 10 месяцев назад

Each brand of fill valve could be different on it's method to change its height. If you're utilizing the Fluid Master fill valve, like in the video, I show you at 9:35 to 9:49 how to adjust the height. If you have the old ballcock style fill valve you can bend the metal "arm" the float is attached to in order to adjust the water level. Keep in mind that your water level is also restricted by the height of the overflow tube. A short overflow tube means less water in the tank, thus less water entering the bowl upon flushing. Hope this helps, and good luck with your project.