Replace Toilet Water Supply Shut Off Valve

Shut off the water at the main shutoff valve.

Replace toilet water supply shut off valve.

If the leak persists before replacing the entire valve try this. Learn how easy it is. Step 3 tighten shut off valve water supply line. Turn off the water at the house s main shutoff then disassemble the problematic shutoff valve without disconnecting the valve from either the water supply line or the line leading to the toilet.

Then disconnect the supply tube from the shutoff valve. Open the faucet to drain the line. Check for leaks around the base of the tank and around the water shut off valve. You need to tighten the inlet of the toilet line in the shutoff valve.

Start by disconnecting the water line from the valve. Cut the supply line with a pipe cutter leaving enough room between the escutcheon plate and the cut to allow installation of the valve fitting. Use a wrench or plier for loosening the nut at the other end of the valve connected to the water supply line. If there is a leak at the base of the tank tighten the supply hose gently.

Slowly open the toilet shut off valve by turning counterclockwise. If you have a gas water heater turn the knob to the pilot position. When cutting the supply line cut slowly and gently so. Open the main water supply valve to the house.

Deburr the pipe with a deburring tool. Unscrew the handle the packing nut and the threaded valve stem photo 2. Place a bucket under the old valve. Turn off the next valve up the line which may be the main water supply valve.

Drain the water lines. Shut off the circuit breakers to an electric water heater. For leaks at the valve gently tighten the packing nut. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to remove an old water shut off valve for a toilet and install a new one compression type.

Then open a faucet on the lowest level of your house and another faucet on an upper level to drain the pipes. Today i show you how to quickly replace a faulty water shutoff valve under the sink. Residential plumbing systems can contain several different types of water shut off valves that control water flow.