Fortunately, a toilet has few moving parts. And usually, only one of them will make noise as the toilet tank becomes full. That’s the ball cock, or water inlet valve.

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 ...

If you own your home, or even if you rent, chances are high that you’ll need to perform some basic toilet repair at some ...

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If the tank isn’t refilling properly, or your toilet is constantly running, this valve could be the issue. To replace it, Sebestyen says you must make sure you’ve turned off the water supply.

How to Repair a Running Toilet 1. Adjust the Float The float arm controls the water level in your tank. If it’s set too high, water will keep running into the overflow tube. Locate the float: It ...

There are three likely culprits that can cause a toilet to run continuously — the float, flapper, or fill valve. Luckily, each is easy to replace.

Replacing the flush valve is a chore, as it involves removing the tank from the bowl. So, you will need to turn off the water to the toilet, disconnect the supply line to the fill valve and drain ...

If the valve is fully open, close it and remove the lid from the toilet tank. In many cases, strange noises are caused by a faulty refill valve.

GRAND RAPIDS -- SelectAFlush, a retrofit double-valve for toilet tanks, is the region's first product spawned by innovation consultants at economic development agency The Right Place. David and ...