how to fix my toilet?

Question

my toilet tank won't fill automatically after it is flushed....but when i turn the water off and then on again at the source, it does fill. how do i fix this without having to get behind the toilet after every flush?

Answer 1

somewhat odd - but depending on what sort of flush (well -water input) mechanism your toilet uses - the solution might be simple.

case 1 - look inside, you have a big float (copper or plastic) at the end of a bent rod. The water is turned on. Push the rod down no more than an inch at the float end. Did the water run and try to fill the tank? if so you're almost done. Hold at the pivot and at the float end bend the rod up CAREFULLY a bit at a time (1/4 inch stages) and when there's enough water to flush ok, you're done. Look out for where the handle fits into the tank, keep at least 3/4 inch below that for water level. And the rise and fall of the float itself, and rod, should not hit or tangle in anything.
Case 2 - you can move the float up and down, water starts to run, but doesn't finish filling up the tank. TRy this - there may be a screw at the short (pivot) ent of the float (ball) arm. try turning it (only a quarter turn) counterclockwise, then gently push and pull the arm down and up again. maybe the valve was stuck.
case 3- the valve will have to be replaced, kits are available, and cost no more that $20-$25 (CDN so cheaper in the US) plus Rona/Revy can give you a free pamphlet that explains how to do it much better than the Chinese instructions sheet you might get in the actual kit. PS, buy a flex hose to replace the supply line, the solids (copper or plastic) are awful. Spend the extra five bucks.
case4 - call a plumber - who will charge $75 to show up (if and when they do) , plus parts and labor. $200 might be getting away easy. I'd say - check out Revy or the local public library first...;
case4 - you dont have an arm based float - just a plastic column. Look at the bit on top, and see whare it sits relative to the level of water in the tank. give it a small poke down, does more water flow? Column style valvesa are almost always plastic, and here you will want to buy a replacement, installation is a half hour job and a good DIY project - these valves are even easier than the lever/float to install and adjust.
Good Luck! B.

Answer 2

im no plumber but ive had a few less than perfect toilets in the past. it sounds like the pressure when you turn the water back on is making it fill, so that suggests the filler valve thing in the tank is sticking. open the top of the toilet cistern and take a look at what is going on. theres a type of float valve and some arm contraption in there connected to the flush button. its not rocket science, take a look.

Answer 3

Try changing the flush valve, AKA Ball Cock, inside of the toilet tank. If it has a fill valve whit a float ball attached on an arm make sure the ball is free floating. Also you may have too much water pressure causing the valve to jamb in a closed position. I have seen it happen but it is very rare.

Answer 4

I cant believe you can't type ball cock (Ballcock Ha Theres always a way) anyways you will probably have to replace it, sounds like it is getting stuck closed it is a pretty easy procedure and you can even p/u a kit at Walmart or try turning down the pressure I have had to do that on a two toilets in the same house

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Replace your ballcock valve. It in the tank of your toilet.

Answer 7

It is better that you change the new one .