Glacier Bay dual flush toilet fill valve clean out

How to take apart and clean Glacier Bay dual flush fill valve to clean out debris caught inside causing to keep filling even after toilet water level has been reached.

[@marcelnowakowski945]

I am a licensed plumber working in Vancouver. I wanna say you video is excellent, very well done, very good explanations. It should be used as a teaching tool for plumbing apprentices. Great job - keep shooting!

[@andykeen6219]

I literally cannot tell you how amazing this video was to me. We have the EXACT same full inlet here in the UK. I took mine apart and the diaphragm was full of gunk (limescale); cleaned it all up in the sink of warm soapy water, reassembled and boom. She works like a charm 😇 this has been bugging me for years!! Sending good vibes and love to you my good man, thank you 🙏

[@douglaswombacher9221]

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[@ASH-ou4cg]

FINALLY! Of all the videos I watched, none of them were for the type of toilet that I had. Most have an easy twist off of the top portion of the intake valve, but mine has the same as this, where you have to push down and turn with pliers. After following these directions, I have my toilet flushing back to how it used to and filling back up in 20 seconds, instead of minutes. Thanks so much for this, really appreciate it!

[@MOHAMMADALIM330.]

I was searching for two days and finally i found yours explaining the way of cleaning the diaphragm of the fill valve without the need of removing the whole set..much appreciated and thanks indeed

[@AB-iw4kw]

Thanks for the video! I was able to fix a water fill valve this morning that wouldn't shut off with the cleaning you show in your video. It's the gift that keeps on giving. It made my Father's day much more enjoyable.

[@silverstate55]

Worked perfectly for our Western-brand toilet; the fill valve tower is exactly the same. My problem however was the small drain valve at the bottom of the float bowl; without this video I wouldn’t have been able to disassemble the fill valve tower to access the float bowl. Thank you very much, great job!!

[@payne7119]

This is the blair witch of diy repair videos.

[@LynxStarAuto]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joejones9546]

your welcome and by the way I made the blair witch movie. Glad you liked both of them.

[@joejones9546]

you remind me of my ex wife who like to drive from the back seat. haha lol that why i dumped her.

[@Neworldisordered]

Let me say, your video was very helpful, THANKS!!...... & .....this is the blair witch of diy repair videos.

[@SURVEYSEZ]

Why did you remove the over flow hose?

[@ivangidluck3272]

While your video skills are lacking you showed me what needed to be done. After taking it apart I couldn't detect any problems but after I put it back together the shut off valve worked perfectly.

[@walrusahoy5878]

Joe - Thank you my man. Just fitted my first concealed cistern, attached pan, waste etc and no leaks! Trouble was the cistern continued to fill despite adjusting float. I shut the water off and disassembled the unit as per your instructions, gave the (brand new) diaphragm components a clean and all is now working well. Many thanks from the UK.

[@walrusahoy5878]

Additional - fill valve still slightly leaking. In 10 hours reaches overflow, so probably something that can be tolerated. The system appears to work by having a very slow leak path into the diaphragm causing it to bend when under pressure from the mains water. When the float pops up a small rubber pad at the other end of the arm touches down onto a tiny aperture. This seals the unit pressuring the diaphragm and shutting off the water - very neat. Short story, clean the rubber pad and the tiny aperture in addition to this video.

[@sjpropertyservices3987]

Thank you for the video. I dredged up some sediment when replacing a well pressure tank and it clogged up the water inlet for my Glacier Bay toilet. I knew there was some type of filter, but had never needed to clean it before. My toilet is only a single flush model, but the video walked me through what I needed to do to clean the inlet.

[@williampool5889]

This worked perfectly. The only difference is mine had a little red clip that needed to be removed first. It came right out, no tools required. Thank you again for making this video!

[@AD3Supa]

This one fix my toilet problem!!! I really highly appreciate you dude. Now I don't have to worry about surprising water bills. You are fantastic.

[@jeffking6227]

Awesome video. This is same as delta valves. Explained it all perfectly. I didn’t really find any debris in it, but just a wipe down of the film on it stoped the leaking! Thanks!

[@DakshinaMudunkotuwa]

I had same issue and your video helped me to solve my problem. There were some debris in the rubber seal. After I cleaned it the problem got resolved. Thank you so much

[@bryanramos156]

Worked like a charm and fixed my running toilet issue. Thank you sir!!

[@TruthSeekr5000]

Thank You Sssooooooo MUCH!!! I DID THIS step by step and it WORKED. It saved me so much time and money tring to have a professional come in. Literally only took me about 7 mins. Iy would've been less time (I kept rewinding the video). I AM SOOO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!! You have no idea. Bless you!

[@TheElchan33]

This video helped me a lot in time and $$$. I did what you said and the toilet stopped running water after filling up. Thanks Joe !!!!

[@suzannemilot1642]

Merci beaucoup M. Jones. Grâce à vous, j'ai réussi à nettoyer la valve de ma toilette. Vous êtes très gentil. Merci et Bravo!

[@delraydan1939]

Bro.... awesome review... mine was running for like 10 minutes to fill.... but I cleaned mine out like you said... worked amazing... BUT... it kept running afterwards... then my girl says... just put the lid on... and wouldn't you know it... the toilet lid has to be on for some stupid ass reason.. but hey... it works now... thanks again

[@heyheymymy62]

Great video! You described what you were doing perfectly! I have an R & T valve, which isn't exactly the same as this one, but you're directions still worked!

[@kenackerman887]

Thanks so much for your detailed description; I could have saved a lot of time, if I went to KZbin first, before trying to locate the manufacture's support, that told me to pull the diaphragm housing straight up and out, instead of rotating it.

[@syedh2850]

You helped me so much. Hope you come back to youtube and post more. This was the most helpful vid for me. Thank you!!!

[@jonathanblackmore986]

Thanks fella,fixed my water closet this evening thanks to your willingness to share . Good Karma to you from Ireland.

[@guyharris6224]

Thanks couldn't figure out how to get the top off until I saw your trick with the pliers. Thanks all sorted!

[@maracaprile5786]

Thank you so much , Single Mom getting tools on hand saving lots of money !!! So helpful I did what you did but replace the black rubber and Magic happens !!! 🥰🐾

[@McGuirk808]

Helped me out 6 years later. Thanks, Joe.

[@ravinsingh8842]

Best video on KZbin. This situation had me stressed out, thankfully this video came through in the clutch. Thank you for this video!

[@JohnSmith-yb1im]

Thank you for doing this video, it saved me a trip to the hardware store. Thank you.

[@berikbeisebekov3049]

Best. It was hard to find this kind of simple video explaining the core steps of how to handle with this blue thing

[@shainas6149]

Thank you from a single mom!! My toilet wouldn’t stop running, but I followed these steps and now it’s fixed. ^_^

[@jeffbautista9935]

Finally after 3 years toilet back to filling quick. Thanks man!!!

[@davidallan2948]

Thank you sir. Solved the mystery of the running toilet!

[@kasturisrinivas]

It is very helpful to resolve such repairs rather than search for plumber. Much appreciated to who is put it in U tube.

[@jasonkazimer7477]

Worked for my issue of constantly filling, thank you.

[@HardwoodFloorRefinishing101]

Thanks for posting Joe exactly what I needed to do...toilet kept running and couldn't figure out why? Cleaned out gasket works perfectly now!!!

[@joshuapsmith3140]

This helped so freaking much. Just used a magnet to get iron bits out. Had a plumber change some pipes and that had shook some deposits downstream.

[@user-od4op6ng9y]

First I twisted the valve head back and forth and saw a rush of black gunk come up. Then I ended up breaking the valve head trying to get off. I went ahead and replaced the whole valve as it was fairly old. Once I removed the old valve I was immediately able to see what was wrong. The rubber gasket was breaking up in tiny pieces and clogging up the valve. In my experience over the years it's so much easier to just replace the valve then spend tons of time trying to diagnose.

[@robmwangi]

Thank you thank you thank you, we have this same system and the valve was full of gunk, had no idea how to sort it out until I found this clip. You have saved me a ton on calling a plumber!! Thank you!!!

[@Weneedtotalkabouttheducks]

Thank you , I have just been able to stop ours from overfilling by following this 😀

[@babygurl0237]

OMG, this really helped me. I was able to pull the pin out using my fingers. I used the pliers to open it and it was very easy. I rinse the diaphragm because it had some black stuff in it. It completely fixed the problem of the water coming out of the top.

[@vyeto]

Thank you for this video! Just fixed my toilet by following your instructions. This was very helpful!

[@666thatdude1]

Its a trip it wasn't even that dirty but made a huge difference !!! Thanks man

[@moonchasestar]

thanks so much. really help me fix the problems after consulting several people. God bless good deeds people like you.

[@tollisonc1]

Finally. It only takes like 1 minute to fill up instead of 30 minutes! I hated going in there to find un-flushed stuff lmao!

[@hhasanmd]

Thanks very much, this helped me to solve this. During this Covid19 getting service personnel is impossible. This saved me the water getting wasted

[@akapoetry]

Exactly! Same here!

[@cbo5723]

Thank you for the video saved me a trip 3 towns over to get plumbing replacements parts.

[@alexripezzi2296]

Thanks for the video, save me money, in other models you need to take off a red plastic tab on top to make the turn, I hope this help other people 👍

[@nikkibrewer8762]

How did you take the red tab off??

[@molitararbutus8438]

Thanks this fixed my issue. I thought it was the large flapper having the issue but it turned out to be this smaller fill valve.

[@hutukaTB]

Wow thank you so much, seems like debris was the main cause and this was a quick fix.

[@psp2697]

I used your instructions to fix my fill valve -- Thank you so much!!!

[@gloriacooks438]

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[@ferret1648]

very helpful and to the point. I had mine fixed in less than 5 minutes. Thx !!!

[@FedericoBridger]

You are a awesome! Thanks for sharing. I was able to fix my toilet following your instructions.

[@Snowaxe3D]

Thanks this was helpful, my intake was not working now fixed.

[@bleueyze3007]

Good detailed directions, a couple more steps may be needed: @ 02:10 use a q-tip to clean out the center hole of the fill tube, I removed a bunch of gunk from that hole, and at 02:52 pull out the float connected to the float arm and clean the float and the inside of the float bowl, mine was full of crud causing it to stick.

[@partyytime]

Thank you so much. This fixed my toilet!

[@dvu0704]

I just fixed mine by using this same method, mine doesn't have the pin to pull out, just push-down and turn counter clockwise and clean ed it. My has some sort of white sand or mineral built up which blocked the valve to closed all the way. Thanks for a great video.

[@user-jw7tj2hy8p]

This is very helpful. It explains how to release the fill valve plastic very well but I'm still hesitant to push so hard down on the stopper. It feels like it will break. I'll try again but thanks for at least giving me the confidence to try to fix my leaky fill valve seal on my Glacier Bay dual flush toilet.

[@diegodiaz8350]

did u braek anything trying to turn and pull tha piece off

[@user-jw7tj2hy8p]

I didn't. It was very difficult to turn at first but once you put enough pressure on it, it turns. After doing it the first time and understanding how much force to use, it was much easier doing it a second time (I purchased an incorrect replacement valve the 1st time).

[@cwc8979]

B T I have a toilet just like this one and it's not filling up with water that well.... would this fix it or should I buy a new part? What was wrong with yours?

[@alfabdall]

Thanks much, this helped me. Mine didn't have debris, but I flushed it out and it no longer occasionally leaks. I also removed the main flapper and hosed and wiped it down. Also I removed it from the toilet, because I felt it would be easier to work on the outside.

[@Qchiko]

This video is helped me fix my running water!💧 I appreciate you making this video! 🙌

[@tumorrito58]

Mr. Jones, thank you for your video👍

[@kevinkwei7205]

Great work showing us how to do it step by step. Save me a trip to Home Depot!

[@HEALINGTHEWOUNDS]

Thanks Joe, worked a treat. 👍

[@kernflow1]

Thank you! This done the trick 💪🏽

[@TheHeadlessHorseman]

Thanks helped fix mine. I had to tap on the top cap piece with screwdriver and hammer lightly to get the thing to break loose

[@oates76]

Thanks so much, fixed my two toilets that started acting up within a week of each other

[@sarabean6507]

Way to go in be in depth for those that maybe doing their first or are new to tools! Much respect for the info I had no clue about that diaphragm which I'm betting is my issue!!! Liked and subscribed! (Only positive fueled critique wld be less camera movement, cam stand/holder, or a second person/camera man, (but I'm sure you've heard it😏 already lol I get motion sickness so easy it's stupidly rediculous) but really liked how in depth n informative you are with the repair!!!! 👏🏻Nice job!!👍🏻

[@betsygreen2505]

This made a huge difference. Thanks!

[@atraxxtheone]

Thanks for this tutorial. You helped me clean out all the gunk.

[@rizkymuhamad361]

Thank's. Your video fixed my issue.

[@vinayakd1980]

Thank you. Most informative video.

[@vadtr2586]

Thank you very much. It was very helpful

[@MZ-mu6om]

Excellent instructions Mr. Thank you very much !!

[@miguelmolina1178]

very helpful. straight to the point. thanks!

[@orbitflyer9275]

I was so hoping I could use this video to get mine to work again. Followed to a T. Still takes 10 minutes to refill. May have to get replacement parts. Sux.

[@fabiomiguel7212]

Amazing! Thanks a lot. It worked like a charm.

[@stevenwasserman1430]

Excellent video. But next video get someone to hold the camera. In any case, followed your instructions and totally eliminated the slow filling and prolonged water shutoff problems. Thanks a bunch, Mr. Jones.

[@OFW12345]

Thank you! A big help and save my money too.

[@jasonaldea9744]

Thank you my water is free and clear filling up just fine.

[@ki4bsd]

Thank you so much - I followed the instruction and fixed the issue.

[@heidimcadam6009]

thank you very helpful, works great now and not that big of a job.

[@PreciseGaming13]

I finally fixed my toilet! You saved me a bunch of money bud. 😀

[@doomdoomduck]

Thanks a lot. This video has helped me to fix it by myself.

[@akapoetry]

You’re a wonderful teacher!! Thank you! :-)

[@gloriacooks438]

Smart. Person. want. To learn more . Please? .

[@Zippysfriend1]

Thank you for the video.. worked great!!

[@marcialsaldias9499]

Hola, no entendí nada de lo que hablaste, pero tu vídeo me sirvió mucho, te envío un saludo desde Valdivia, Chile, y muchas gracias.

[@mamiepulliam5379]

Thank you so much you just saved me a ton on money I through I had to buy a new toilet

[@seananon4893]

I unfortunately have one of these toilets, and buying a NEW ONE, is the absolute RIGHT idea....

[@grahamby1]

Wow, that is a tiny little hole for the water! No wonder gets clogged. Thanks for the advice 😊

[@MJLNRGames]

Thanks so much! Your video was very helpful.

[@Bammabits]

Dude!! THIS is exactly the fix we were looking for - thanks so much!! p.s. maybe a camera stand next time? :D :D :D

[@gretchenm47]

This worked perfectly, was exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@rajmars]

Awesome video. Very helpful. I tried it, Still inlet is slowly overflowing despite the arm locked water stopped to the flexible pipe

[@MrBeary91]

Thanks a million bro. Fixed my issue!!

[@adhikaramgeeranda1595]

Thamk u very much...u saved alot of money... ❤️

[@wc4462]

very helpful, thank you for sharing.

[@vampirebd2001]

You my friend is a life saver .

[@Gurucwd]

Edit: resolved I just wanted to let you know I resolved my problem. I had used a regular pair of pliers to open the top of the valve. Accidentally I managed to deform the top valve opening which is a pressure release. What happens when I first fill the tank with the new seal the tank fill fast and works properly. When the tank reached the fill line the arm would engage and the valve stopped the flow. Then at the next flush with the water now above the seal keeps the seal down and does not let the flow into the fill tank. What I had to do was replace the whole fill valve with a fluidmaster one. I have since repaired the opening using acrylic to open and reform the top but am not sure if it will be ‘flush’ (pun intended) with the arm. Will report back later on that. Btw: fluidmaster 242h seal will also replace the Niagara seal for the glacier bay. That comes from Amazon for $4. Niagara will send a new seal for no cost but it takes about a week. My fill valve was corroded. Replacing this allowed an initial fill but not a subsequent one. The internal pressure is not being released in the new valve. If the pressure release hole is blocked would the valve ever fill?

[@melan2778]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@joslynecotto6222]

Seems so easy, I tried and for the life of me I could not remove that top pir=ece under the blue cap. Just went a bought a new fill valve $14.00. Seems to be working better.

[@hemi1500srt]

Good video helped me out thanks man

[@DonCornelius366]

Good job. Looking at it, I couldn't figure out what to do.