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Toilet not filling up

Updated: 9/15/2023
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Either the shutoff valve at the floor is plugged up or the fill valve in tank has failed. They are easy to replace. - Make sure water valve at floor is OFF. Then flush toilet to get rid of remaining water, sponge out last drops . Remove the pipe from valve to tank, (if it's a hard plastic or steel one then get a new SS braided one when you go for the Fillvalve. ) Now remove large nut on the base of Fillvalve, (where you took the pipe off) unscrew this and fling out the old fillvalve and ball. -Go to Rona or Home Depot and get a Fluidmaster 400A or it's current equivalent (they will Know) This is a Universal Fillvalve, and very reliable, easy to fit and long lasting. They cost $15-18 . These valves have very good instructions - READ THEM . After installation, fit your new SS Braided connector and turn water on at floor.

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