Turn off the water supply To turn off the water supply to the toilet, rotate the shutoff valve clockwise. This valve is typically found on the wall behind the toilet or on the floor. Empty the water ...

2. Replace the Fill Valve If adjusting the float doesn’t do the trick, you may have a leaking fill valve might be beyond saving. Replacing it is straightforward but has a few basic steps.

Next, remove the tank lid. Inside you’ll should see the main parts responsible for your toilet's water control: the flapper chain, flapper, overflow tube, a ball float or float cup, and fill valve.

Your toilet is a simple, relatively straightforward device. Knowing how the various parts work and how to repair them will keep things running smoothly.

The float is attached to a pipe and also to the flap at the bottom of the tank that opens when you flush the toilet. Its height is adjustable by using the rod and sliding clip attached to the ...

2. Replace the Fill Valve If adjusting the float doesn’t do the trick, you may have a leaking fill valve might be beyond saving. Replacing it is straightforward but has a few basic steps.