What is the problem when the toilet tank does not refill after flushing, and how can it be fixed? This happens about half of the time.
2006-12-17 12:31:21 · 12 answers · asked by Judy C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Do not spend big money getting this fixed! An entire toilet costs like $120.00...FOR A REALLY NICE ONE.
Nine times out of ten the problem is the chain in cases like this. Take the top off the toilet and look to see if the toilet is filling up. It's really quite simple (despite what the plumbers might tell you). If the toilet is not filling up, look and see why not, like I said, it's probably the chain catching the nipple (which is what keeps the toilet from leaking).
A lot of times the chain gets caught up in the nipple and keeps the toilet from filling up. If the chain is too long, cut it. If there is something else blocking the nipple, remove it.
If the toilet is only fillng up half way and there is no leak, there is a thing called a ballcock (for real) that is not working properly. This too is very easy to fix.
I'm telling you, toilets are so easy. If you can't figure it out, email me and I will call you to fix it, do not spend money to fix this...please.
2006-12-17 13:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to remove the tank. Float valve replacement has been made easy for well over twenty years. The best one as far as I am concerned has the float that slides up and down the pipe. Fluidmaster 400A is the only one I will buy. Turn off the water valve under the toilet . Flush the toilet . Place a small pail or a couple of towels under the commode tank to catch any residual tank water. Undo the hose from the tank bottom. Unscrew the flat nut . A pair of chanellock pliers may be helpful doing this. Remove the tank top and unclip the small hose that goes from the fill valve to the pipe near the center of the tank. Lift out the old valve. Put the rubber gasket on the new valve and put it back in the hole. Screw the new nut back on and the hose back on. You should be able to finger tighten the nut and the hose nut .Put the small hose back on the central pipe. Turn the water on and check for leaks and snug up the nuts if necessary. Use caution , this is plastic you are working with.
2016-05-23 03:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the water is not flowing into the tank after flushing, then the fill tower is most likely getting limed up and the valve is not opening. If the water is flowing and it doesn't fill, THEN it's most likely the flapper ball. They cost like, $5.00 or less and take about 2 minutes to change. The flush tower is a little harder, but not impossible for someone who's moderately handy.
2006-12-17 14:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the flush ball is leaking. There are various designs of these, but they all work the same. Over time, they tend to harden and deteriorate so they don't seal. You can buy the repairs at any hardware store. Don't by the cheapest. Go for the best. They are not expensive. Most of them have the instructions for installation and any one with a little mechanical knowledge and experience wouldn't need the directions.
2006-12-17 13:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by expatmt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like half of my problems. ChecK if the chain connecting from the handle to the opening valve maybe catching on itself, if so, it is too long; come on, you can logically figure out how to shorten it. Or, the water supply to the tank is insufficient, that is too low to fill it fast enough for your needs. Adjust the valves accordingly. If these suggestions don't work, get yourself to Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart, or Ace, and purchase a toilet repair kit, and READ the instructions!
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2006-12-17 13:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by My Shoes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The little stopper thing probably isn't covering that hole in the bottom of the tank. We have this problem and the only thing we could do is get a new chain for the handle, or adjusting your existing one.
Unfortunately, we can't get ours to work normaly so after the bowl drains you may need to jiggle the handle to push the stopper back in place.
2006-12-17 12:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by Knee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real name for the piece that sounds like it is not working is the ballcock valve. It is the tower like assembly that the float attaches to. These are pretty easy to replace and cost under $10.00, available at any hardware store.
2006-12-18 02:39:44 · answer #7 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The culprit is the flapper valve is not sealing. 1/2 the time usually means its getting hung up on the chain or something.
Best to just replace it and the chain. Very cheap & easy DIY deal.
2006-12-17 12:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by bob j 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the cover off the tank, find out what insides you have. Could be a flushmaster, could be a ballcock, etc.
If you don't know the name, just remember what it looks like, go to your nearest hardware store, and get replacement parts.
2006-12-17 17:23:51 · answer #9 · answered by jes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to replace the flush tower.
2006-12-17 12:38:37 · answer #10 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋