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One of the most frightening noises in your bathroom is the sound of your toilet not filling properly. Depending upon your comfort level with diy projects, you might decide to call a plumber, but here at vipHomeLink, we believe you can fix this issue.
First, we're going to tell you how to clean the valve, and if that doesn't work, we're going to help you replace the water valve assembly in your toilet tank. (Go you!)
(Please note: Our Digital Content Manager Susie (me!) cleaned and later replaced the Kohler Genuine Part GP1083167 using the silent fill valve kit. When completing a toilet water valve replacement with other toilets and/or parts, some steps may differ, but this guide should give you an overview of the process.)
Look inside the tank. Depending on your type of toilet, you may see two pipes (the valve assembly and the overflow pipe).
What you need to inspect is the valve assembly on the left-hand side of the tank. It might appear to have a red or gray cap. If water is flowing out the top of the cap, this is a problem.
If you have hard water, you might have some sediment stuck in the valve. Clean the valve with these quick steps:
If the toilet tank fills normally, way to go! You fixed the issue! But if the valve continues to spew water from under the cap, you'll need to replace the valve assembly.
On most toilets, you'll find the type of valve assembly on a sticker on the wall of the tank. If you're like me, then you might not know what all those numbers mean.
Instead, get the numbers off the top of the valve's cap and insert them into a Google search. Your toilet's valve assembly should show up in the results with the serial number. Compare that number to the ones on the tank sticker to find the correct part.
Order. Ours cost less than $20 and arrived less than a week later, but you can also pick one up at a local hardware store.
(Once you know the specific part, you can add the serial number to the Notes section of the vipHomeLink app!)
Easier said than done – we know, but this is a relatively easy task that shouldn't take more than 15 minutes. You'll need a bucket, a garbage bag, an adjustable wrench, and a plastic cup. (If you don't have a bucket, then grab a towel you can throw away or bleach.)
(Water damage is a bigger expense than the toilet part and can lead to more issues, like mold growth.)
Congrats! You've now replaced the water valve assembly. If you had any difficulties during this process, contact a professional plumber.
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