How to Replace a Fill Valve in Your Toilet : Home Owners Guide to DIY Home Improvement

by Alan Reid on Aug 23, 2017

Shut off the water at the supply, turn the handle clockwise to the right until tight
Drain water in the tank down toilet, I recommend using a shop vac to vacuum out the remaining water on the bottom to prevent a mess
Remove braided hose feeding fill valve, this should only be hand tight
Remove the nut/s that secures the new valve to the toilet with channel locks
Install the new valve, make sure rubber seal is on the inside of the tank, tighten the nut with channel locks
Tighten braided hose onto valve hand tight
Turn water back on slowly, place a plastic tube in tank center
Check height of water and valve operation, flush a few times to make sure it is operating properly
Your new valve is now installed in less than 10 minutes

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How to Replace a Fill Valve in Your Toilet