Installing a new flush valve is one of the easiest DIY plumbing projects that homeowners can do. A new flush valve is cheap and can save hundreds of dollars a year in wasted water. This article will provide 10 tips to help you fix your toilet flush valve with ease and little fuss.
1. Turn to toilet water supply
The closed valve is normally located close to the toilet. The closed valves must be turned off so that water is not deposited in the tank glowing; this will make changing the red valves as easy as possible.
2. Where can I find a new flush valve and what brand is it for sure?
Hardware stores and home improvement stores are the best places to find a new flush valve, and they typically cost under $15. I recommend the Korky brand blush valves because of their reliability and low price.
3. Infected vac and towel
When emptying the toilet water it is always useful to have a towel on hand to clean up the mess around your working area. www.bobvila.com suggests using a wet vac to completely remove the water from the holding tank, but if you don’t have one, you can change the valve without one, just wait for something wet.
4. Is there anything in the store that will help me get the best flush for my toilet valve?
There are multiple brands and styles of flush valves, which can be confusing with little plumbing knowledge. When I worked for hardware for local, I was able to help customers find the right valve when they brought the old one in.
5. Read the new flush valve
You want to pick out the red valve, which is the closest to this one already proper, this will make it less water-soaked and a good fit.
6. Drain toilet tank water
As mentioned before, you will want to drain the entire tank of water before attempting to replace the flush valve. The toilet flushed with flushing water and the water valve was turned off. The water outside the tank does not necessarily have to be removed to change the valve.
7. Do we have any special plumbing tools to do this?< /b>
Fortunately, no special plumbing tools are required to change a toilet flush valve.
8. What will change the red valve?
If the toilet puts too much water or not enough water in the bowl you could be wasting money, or you are stuck with a clogged toilet. Changing the flush valve is an inexpensive fix that will help control the amount of water being held in the toilet by the tank.
9. Why doesn’t my new blush switch work after I installed it?
The common reason is that a new flush valve is not needed after it has been installed because it was fitted to the wrong valve. Make sure the flush valve is the same size as the one you are replacing.
10. Are there any useful websites that can help with this project?
www.bobvila.com offers many useful home improvement items that help both beginners and avid DIY enthusiasts. I always use the site as useful reminders before starting a DIY project. Click here for a great video instruction on changing a flush toilet valve from www.bobvila.com.
Sources:
Personal experience working at ACE Hardware for several years
www.bobvila.com
http://video.bobvila.com/m/21291711/how-to-replace-a-toilet-flush-valve.htm
