If you find that the toilet tank will not fill with water, the problem could involve the water supply for the toilet or the toilet fill valve. Your city or municipality can supply water to your home. Water pipe breaks or other problems in your area could cause an interruption in your service. The fill valve in the tank is connected to your home's water supply and the toilet is filled, as needed. If the water is working in the rest of the house, a defective filling valve could be stopping the toilet tank from filling up with water.
American Standard 3189.016.020 Colony FitRight Elongated Toilet Bowl, White (Bowl Only)
Instructions
1 Check the water supply for the other accessories, such as kitchen and bathroom sinks. If these are not working, there is a problem with the main water supply. Call a plumber to help determine where the problem is with your principal.
2 Check that the water supply for the toilet is working. Locate the water supply valve behind the toilet; A hose or pipe connects the valve to the toilet cistern. Open the tap at the end of the valve until the end by turning it to the left.
3 Turn the water supply for hygienic control all the way to the right to cut the water for the bath. Remove the toilet lid. Download the bathroom. After unloading, continue to hold the lever until all the water in the toilet is gone. Use a towel to wipe off any excess water.
4 Place another towel on the floor under the tank. Unscrew the coupling that connects the hose or pipe to the tank, using the tongs. Remove the plastic retaining nut located above the coupling of the hose or pipe. Remove the toilet fill valve from the tank.
5 Insert a new fill valve into the tank. Make sure the gasket is level with the bottom of the tank. Hold this in place with one hand, or have an assistant to hold it for you.
6 Tighten the plastic retaining nut on the bottom of the new filling valve. Fix it in place with the pliers.
7 Wrap the threads of the new fill valve with plumber's tape. The excess is removed. Reconnect the water supply line or the hose coupling to the wrapped wires. Tighten the connection with the pliers.
8 Turn on the water supply knob by turning it counterclockwise. Watch as the tank fills up and check for leaks. Tighten any couplings with pliers as necessary. Pull the chain and make sure everything is working correctly. Put the cover again.
Tips and warnings
- Do not try to repair a broken fill valve. Many old filling valves do not incorporate anti-siphon technology and trying to repair one of these could violate local building and plumbing standards.