Fix a Running Toilet...Fill Valve Replacement -- by Home Repair Tutor
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
- In this video we share how to fix a running toilet by replacing the fill valve. We used FluidMaster's 400H which has adjustment levers for both the tank and bowl water levels.
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Supplies we used for this project
Fluidmaster 400H -- bit.ly/2TDHUo7
SharkBite Shut Off Valve (1/2") -- amzn.to/2MUUdKe
Channellock Pliers (Optional) -- amzn.to/2Bo6odU
Measuring Tape -- amzn.to/2MUboLX
Scissors
Sponge
Bucket
Pencil
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The first step is to turn the water off at the shut off valve. If the shut off valve is broken turn the water off at the home's main valve.
Then flush the toilet and hold the lever down until most of the water drains from the tank. Use a sponge to remove the rest of the water.
Unscrew the water supply line from the old fill valve, use Channellock pliers if necessary. Remove the old fill valve and dry fit the 400H.
The top of the Fluidmaster 400H should be roughly 3" from the top of the flush valve. In addition, the top of the flush valve should be 1" below the tank lever location.
Adjust the 400H height by turning the black column clockwise or counterclockwise. Then cut the hose to the right length so that it doesn't catch on top of the toilet tank lid. Insert the hose into the clamp and attach it to the flush valve.
Secure the 400H to the bottom of the toilet tank using the provided nut, just hand tighten it. And hand tighten the water supply line to the bottom of the 400H. Turn on the water at the shut off valve and check for leaks.
Watch our video to see how to adjust the water in the tank and toilet bowl
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The most helpful and detailed ...step by step video that I've found. Thorough and detailed, while being able to see the process, up close ..POV and that makes it so much more helpful than other videos I've seen.
Thank you fixed my toilet today for $15. 1 tip, not necessarily "instead of measuring", but when I took the old one off, I just made the new valve the same size by lining up the fill valves next to each other and then unscrewing until the same length.😂😂😂 Thank You Again!
Same!
Yes sir!
Thanks pal!
Genius
Thank you for the tip, helped me out as well! 👌
61 y/o woman just changed a fill valve thanks to your video. All I've ever done with a toilet is use it, clean it or plunge it. Your detailed and to the point video gave me the confidence to feel I could do it. Thank you for saving me money because my other option was to call a plumber to change out a $14 part.😘
62 here! Was able to do it myself!
Thank you! You saved me hundreds of dollars. A plumber was going to charge me $50 to come look at my toilet and up to $300 for parts and labor. I spent $13 dollars on the project and I did it in 10 minutes.
Same, I had a quote for $288 to replace this before realizing how easy it was thanks to this video.
Simple, straightforward, no use of terms that a average person wouldn’t know, start to finish of whole process; this video not only helped me replace that for my toilet, but genuinely pleased me with how well made it was.
You my friend are a shining example of how all “how-to” and DIY videos should be made! Keep up the great work!
Ja, imagine us folks before UTube 🤣 we had a set of handy repair type books years back. Had to fix a garbage disposal was stuck or something. The darn book said put in a broom handle and that should get out whatever it was. I don't remember the whole thing, but I did & the darn thing worked like normal. Go figure.👍😁🤣
The amount of things I didn't know before being homeowner. Thank you to your channel and other like that help with small jobs.
These are things I need to teach my kids so they know what to do when they own a home
Glad to help
Thank you for the upload. I installed one today and I feel so empowered I was able to do this instead of calling a plumber!
Thank you! I'm a full time RN, raising 2 young adults, struggling to make ends meet..followed your video..changed the fill valve & installed toilet insulation..my toilet works Perfectly! You helped me save alot of money...
I'm a new homeowner and this was extremely helpful! Took me ten minutes. Thank you, I appreciate it!
OMG! You're amazing. I've never done any type of plumbing work in my life and I just nailed this. Thank you!
Thanks for the upload, you got me believing in myself again haha!
Thank you, Sir! You were very helpful!! I'm an old lady here all by myself worried how I was going to do this and there you are showing how easy it is and thanks to you is was very easy and didn't take as long or was as hard to do as I thought it would be. Again, Thank you so much for being here!
Just finished swapping out my fill valve and it worked perfectly! So proud of myself for taking it on and actually getting it done properly 😁 I never would have tried it without this video so thank you!!
Watched two videos and this one was the best. A+ for saying it would take between 10 and 15 minutes because that’s exactly what it took this novice to replace the float valve!
Thank you for helping this 62 year old gal fix my toilet! You are a toilet guru!!!!
i appreciate the way you affectionately tapped the new valve at the end
Saved lots of money by following your video. Your instructions matched those in the product. Yet seeing it is better than looking at the pictures in the instructions.
Thank you for helping me and my friend learn how to properly fix our problems we were experiencing during installation. Your video has helped us properly figure out what was going wrong when we tried to install the flow master 400a series toliet fill valve. Keep up the good work buddy. Much appreciation to you and your video.
Thank you
Thank you. This was very helpful!
I replaced my very first fill valve today thanks to you! This video was so easy to follow. Thank you so much!
Awesome! I never would've had the confidence to fix this myself except for the assurance shown in this video. For $10 I was able to replace the fill valve without calling a plumber, and it was surprisingly easy. Thanks!
I'm a new homeowner and this video just saved me so much money by not having to go through a plumber. Thank you thank you!!
Watched your video and followed it step by step, fixed my toilet in 5 mins for a total of 14.95 + tax for parts. Thank you very much! Saved me the cost of a plumber. I'm a new subscriber!
I have done one toilet valve replacement many years ago and checked your video here today on just to make sure I did it right and your video helped! I rose my new fill valve unit as high as the older one...installed it and connected the item to the toilet tank itself...hooked back up the water line and turned it on slowly for possible leaks. No leaks, so I flushed the toilet and it works just like new again! I used the FluidMaster 400A unit though. Thanks!
I replaced my toilet fill valve myself (saved money and time as handyman are hard to find these days).Thank you for the clear and easy instructions. 👍🙏
I replaced my flapper earlier, thinking that would solve the running toilet. It did not solve it. That job was already pushing the limits of what I'm confident doing. But despite that, I went ahead and replaced the fill valve using this video. Problem solved, confidence restored. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the video I am 62 year old and thanks to the video I was able to fix the toilet my self and was easy and cost me only $10 😊
Thank you... you put smile on my wife's face!
This video was very easy to understand and every step was clearly demonstrated and explained. My toilet had been running and I was able to replace the fill valve by myself. The only issue I encountered was the old one was over 20 years old and I couldn’t unscrew the plastic ring that sealed it to the tank. I had to go buy a small hack saw to cut it off. After that it was a breeze to install the new one. Thank you so .much!
Excellent video. I have Fluidmaster fill valves in all 3 of my toilets, but prior to watching your video, I never knew they were adjustable. (I'm sure I would've known that long ago if I'd taken the time to read the instructions!) The cost of water here is very high and my toilets are older, so they aren't designed to conserve water. They currently use considerably more water than necessary. Being able to adjust the fill valves will allow me to reduce the amount of water used every time a toilet is flushed. Thanks to you, I'm looking forward to a lower water bill in the future!
I just replaced my fill valve and flush valve at home! Thanks for your videos!!!!!
Thanks a lot. Really quick video. Nice and simple and to the point. This was my first time replacing a full valve and it took about 20 minutes while reading the instructions. Thanks for the video.
Thanks to you, I was able to install a Fluidmaster today!🤗🤗🤗
Was it easy Michelle?
Thank you! Single mom here...just saved me a plumber bill and hopefully I can catch up on my water bill that's over $1,000 since my toilets been running constantly and I didn't realize it was such an easy inexpensive fix!
Thank you so much!! This video was very helpful and informative. Once we got the old valve out ( which was a ridiculously long project because the previous owner glued the thing on the bottom), it took about 3 minutes to install the new one because your directions were so clear. Also, very helpful to know which one to purchase- thanks, again!🎉
My master bedroom toilet never ever totally flushed, I always had to flush twice or more and/ or pour some liquid soap in the center right after pulling the lever so it would flush all the waste. Thanks to you I adjusted the height of the fill system and now it flushes perfectly. I had new flapper and lever , so that didn't need to be replaced. I bought the Fluidmaster 400H because I like the fact that is easy to adjust all features.
Thank you Sir for a great , short and even more important , easy understand video.
Thanks! This video was better than the instructions that came with the Fluidmaster fill valve. It took me about 35 minutes because I am slow and have poor mechanical skills, but the result was perfect!
Thank you SOOOOO much! Was able to fix that myself with your easy instructions. You saved the day!
Never thought I'd leave a comment like this, but this is the best toilet refill valve video on RUclips, lol.
Thanks for the straight forward tutorial.
Thank you for the quiet toilet.
Great video fixed mine in 10-15 minutes! I had a lot of leakage from the top of my fill valve and this solved the issue! 10/10 video keep it up
Like a lot of the comments said, $15 DIY success. I was a bit nervous to do this but this video made it straightforward and clear. Thank you!
Thank you so much after messing up the first time we followed your instructions again and we fixed our toilet. The easiest instructions ever
Thank you so much for this handy video. I just changed the fill valve in my downstairs toilet 😊
Water was shooting from the top of my original fill valve. I had to be replace it. I was able to easily replace my damaged fill valve with the same product used in your video and thanks to your steps.
Thank you.
Thank you 🙏🏼 and terrific job fixing your fill valve 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I am the least hand man I know. You said this takes about 10 minutes, so I figured I'd be at it for an hour. Nope! About 10 minutes. I appreciated your instruction as it was simple, to the point, and exact. Thank you!
nice tutorial. i made sure it was the right height by standing it up next to the old that i had just taken out, and adjusted the height of the new one to be the same as the old one.
This tutorial was very helpful! Your instructions was well explained and easy to follow.
At first I went to replace my gasket in my old fill valve but the plastic was so old and brittle I accidentally cracked it 😬
The new Fluidmaster is better anyhow and since it’s adjustable it’ll help me save water. Thanks again!
Excellent video! One of the most articulately explaned videos i've seen!~~
Thank you. This was so helpful for fixing my toilet today.
Damn good tutorial. No wasting time or complicating things just a comprehensive guide. Thanks.
Thank you so very much. Your instructions were so clear and well explained. I was hesitant to replace the valve myself but it was a success. Thank you
Thank you so much, I was going to pay 150 to have someone come out and fix it in a few days, this cost me less than 20 bucks and in about 15 minutes.
best expalanation on line !
THANK YOU! I NORMALLY DONT DO HOME REPAIR STUFF BUT TODAY I DID! 😂
I have seen a few on RUclips to fix this issue but after I watched your video you are the best great job and well done 👍
Thank you
I did it! Super proud of myself and now I want to go fix some other stuff around the house....I know better though lol. Great tutorial. Thank you!!
Great video. You explained it all where I could understand. Thank you!
Thanks for this video dude! I read the enclosed instructions, but I enjoyed your clear and straightforward directions best.
Thank you! Replaced my fill valve with your excellent instructions.
Great video with easy to follow instructions! Kicking myself for not trying this out sooner.
Thanks to you, I was able to install a Fluidmaster today!
Very straightforward and detailed. Thank you very much 👍
Thanks for the video! Just replaced mine in minutes!
Awesome 👍🏼🔥👍🏼🔥
This is the best tutorial on RUclips holy sht
Thank you! I was able to install a new fill valve without tools
Just fixed mine. Very nice and clear instructions
Thanks for the easy instructions! Literally took me less than 5 minutes. Ok maybe ten with adjusting. Super easy!
Thank you!! Just replaced the toilet pump. 20 min job LOL..
AWESOME! Saved me a bunch of $$$.
Appreciate all the help. The hardest thing for me was getting the old one off. It was an old one that was screwed down tight.
I could not get mine off. I finally had to call a plumber
It worked!! Thanks for the great instructions and video!
Thank You, only spent $9 to repair my problem.
Just fixed mine, maybe took 20 minutes. Thanks for the help bro.
I kid you not. I knew the fill valve was the issue, just didn’t know how easy it was to fix, so I got a plumber. He told my wife we needed new toilets and etc. Wanted to charge $3,500!! I said “awe nah fam” and went on youtube. You basically just saved me $3,485! This vid came in clutch!! 🙏 ✊
Exactly what I was needing.. Just saved me headache and cash. Thank you so much.
Thanks!
Good clear instructions. I fixed mine today.
It works perfectly. You are THE How To guy!
Glad it helped, thank you!!
Incredible helpful!!!!!! I was able to fix my toilet for $25 (had to buy 7/8 to 3/8 connections)
Thanks for taking the dread out of replacing the fill valve. I have several toilets in my house and it seems that many require the fill valves to be replaced, and I'm not that handy. But after watching this video, I feel confident that I can make the changes without paying a fortune to have somebody come and do it for me.
Thank you! This saved me from calling a handyman.
Easy fix. Thanks for the tutorial!
Great instructions! thank you for this! I was able to replace myself
Thank you for sharing the video. You saved lot of money for me
I just spent around $15 and the job is done
Everything you need to replace the fill valve. Quick & easy to follow along.
Thank you pimp I fixed my toilet for $8.99! Thanks Zaddy!
Thanks for the great instructions and video. Just fixed ours.
Thank you for helping me change this part. Appreciate it 🍻🙌🏼
Thank you. This was so easy and straightforward.
OMG!! I did it 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much!
Great video easy instructions.
Great vid. Got the work done and with confidence.
Thank you for this, when my old fill valve stopped working, I thought I would have to call my plumber and wait until he was available. When I got the new fill valve it took me about ten minutes to complete the job including adjusting the water levels.
Expertly done video. Thank you.
Thank you so so much. Accomplishing this made me feel like king of the world lol
Thank you for the video it was awesome you did a great job and was clearly understood
You’re amazing, thanks man
so easy to follow!!! thank you!
Thanks for the vid. Just changes mine👍🏾
So many bad vids. Then there is this golden nugget from the gods. Where have you been all my life
Thanx. You saved at least $100.
Thank you! Made is supper easy and simple for DIY people.