You need to assess the type of plumbing you have before starting a toilet shut-off valve replacement. If you live in a home ...

The float rises with the water, eventually triggering the valve to shut off the flow. The problem with ballcock valves is that they’re loud, slow to refill, and leaky. Plus, they require ...

1. Turn off the Shut-Off Valve Behind the Toilet. Your shut-off valve is usually located at the bottom left behind the toilet. You’ll see a pipe coming from the tank and attached to the wall ...

A running toilet may not be quite as bad as a clogged toilet, but if left unchecked, ... To replace these valves, first shut off the water to the tank. Then flush the tank to empty it.

Q. When our toilet refills after a flush, it makes a screaming noise. We thought it was funny at first, but after several failed attempts to fix it, it’s not funny now. How do we repair it?

The toilet is running because either water is running in the toilet or water is running out. You need to replace the fill valve and/or the flapper. VIEW E-EDITION. 25¢ for 3 mos.

There should be a shut-off valve under the tank on a wall or through the floor. If there is no valve, shut off the main water supply to the house. After removing the toilet, add a shut-off valve ...

— Find out exactly where each one is located. — Ensure other responsible household members know about them. — Keep them in functional condition with an annual spritz of WD40 to prevent rust.