The water that fills my toilet tank just trickles in. Help!
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JoClarke
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It is not the stopper. There is a small trickle of water entering from the pipes. I took off the top where the water enters and cleaned off all hard water and also checked the tube for tears or kinks, there are none. It takes about 40 minutes for the tank to fill so toilet can flush again.
9 answers
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Could something be wrong with the valve?
Jill Feigelman
on Nov 07, 2014
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I'd call a plumber. If it's running for 40 mins, his cost will be more than covered by the price of wasted water on your bill.
Marion Nesbitt
on Nov 07, 2014
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Need to replace the fluid master.
Adrianne C
on Nov 08, 2014
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Has the valve behind/below (usually near the floor) the tank somehow gotten turned most of the way off? This can happen with mopping/cleaning the floor sometimes.
Dorothy
on Nov 08, 2014
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that just happened to me recently. it turned out to be the tank setup needed to be replaced. replaced it and no more problems
Elaine
on Nov 08, 2014
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Dirt/rust has stopped up the inlet valve controlled by the float, the replacement valve should cost less than $10 if you do it yourself, the task is simple but can make a mess, you'll need towels! Some of these valves can be disassembled and cleaned, some can not..replace it and the problem should be fixed!
Pete Wells
on Nov 08, 2014
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My husband said "replace he supply line". See Pete comment above too. Good luck.
Liliana Wells
on Nov 08, 2014
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I had the same problem and it resolved every time if I simply turned on the bathroom sink directly after using the toilet (as in when washing hands). Good luck. If that doesn't work for you I would also call a plumber as someone else has suggested.
Jane ryan
on Nov 09, 2014
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I had the same problem and found that the inlet valve seal was warped. I removed it and flow was normal again.
Angie
on Nov 10, 2014
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