Fix A Slow Filling Toilet Tank-With No Tools!

How to fix a slow filling toilet tank. This video will show you how to repair a fluidmaster toilet fill valve that is slow to fill the toilet tank. You will see how to disassemble the fill valve and clean out the debris that is clogging it, all without using any tools.
00:00 Intro
00:33 Turn off water
01:11 Disassemble Fill Valve
02:05 Cleaning out Fill Valve
02:27 Reassemble Fill Valve
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[@George_panagiotis]

Mike, you saved my life. I run an Airbnb. My guests are coming in two days. Toilet stopped filling up, and I was in full panic mode. No emergency plumbers out here in the country. I tried this hack, and it worked like a charm. Thank you, thank you!!!!

[@MikeKlimek]

That's great to hear! Glad it helped you

[@chriscangelosi9438]

@@MikeKlimek Pure genius, having the same problem, just replaced my deteriorated flapper, and now the fill valve won't fill, everyone suggests replace it.. but your video is the first that said clean it.. lol I also believe it is debri from the old flapper. When I shut my water off I still hear the fill valve making noise is that normal? I am gonna try this tonight when I get home from work!! Will let you know if it works.. subscribed!!

[@MikeKlimek]

@@chriscangelosi9438 Thank you LOL! I would say if your fill valve is making noises with the water off, that is unusual.

[@sweddymercury5869]

My fill valve is sporadic. It fills then pauses and then fills a little then pauses and does that until all the way fill. I will try this and see what's up

[@sandrajohnson2683]

Mike. I did what you said, worked great but now water is running non stop what did I do wrong. I turned water off. Sounds like it is still run

[@annasmith6281]

Holy cow, this just fixed it! I've been dealing with this issue for a year and my landlord never sent anyone in to look at it. I never knew the fix was this simple. Thank you so much for the easy to follow tips!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Anna!

[@randydub6868]

watched your video, the wife wanted to call a plumber. I went to Home Depot sunday afternoon, bought the float value, did everything on the video, except remember how high the float valve was. There was air in the line, but eventually, the noise went away. Adjusted, viola. Saved me $150-250 for a plumber for 15 minutes of work. Thanks.

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@kristinwright6632]

Yesss! This was exactly what was wrong with my slow water toilet. Thanks so much. I really appreciate folks who post how to fix that online. Has saved me many times.

[@MikeKlimek]

Excellent-Glad it helped you!

[@tonianderson7325]

Thanks so much Mike! You saved me tons of stress and money. I didn't know anything about how to fix it. I was ready to go buy a new toilet! I am grateful for your willingness to help and share your knowledge.

[@MikeKlimek]

My pleasure Toni!

[@Onpoynt1618]

Thank you Mike for sharing! I was about to call a plumber for sure then I stumbled upon your video. You just saved me some money! Thanks again for sharing.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-you're welcome!

[@thomastexer7979]

Mike, this fixed my problem 100% I really appreciate you taking the time to record this. Thank you !

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@strictlystreet1517]

Thank you … I always appreciate people like yourself who give clear and easy to follow and understand directions to to projects ourselves saving money in the meantime 👍👍

[@MikeKlimek]

My Pleasure!

[@coolpoolshark]

Practical no bullshit instructions. Fixed my fill valve not filling water problem at the first try in a couple of minutes. The deposits of corrosion gushed out of water inlet pipe after removing the fill valve. Viola, fill valve is back to normal. You got a subscription from me for a brilliant thinking mind. 👏👏👏

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! Thanks

[@dougadams6861]

Brand new home owner here with this issue. Picked up a new fill valve in case but definitely trying this first. Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome! If you decide to replace the fill valve, check out my video on how to do it in under 30 seconds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2etYpacq7aCfck

[@Msjudyyduj]

Mike, you rock! After watching your video, I mustered my courage (because I'm not accustomed to doing SUCCESSFUL home repair), and it took five minutes to fix the problem. I've posted my appreciation on my FB wall. I cannot thank you enough.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome Judy! Glad to help you!

[@Honeyjazz29]

With my daughter's assistance( her covering the valve with a cup while I shut the water on and off ), this video helped us fixed our guess bathroom toilet in less than 5 minutes!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@MikeKlimek]

Yeah Teamwork! Glad to help you!

[@marynmaryn9821]

As a single woman I tend to have to call in the troops when things go wrong. But I tried your solution and that was exactly what was wrong. I’m up and running again, full speed ahead… thank you thank you thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! You're Welcome Welcome Welcome!

[@gibs98]

Tried this today, it worked great. Thanks for making this video, Mike. It was very easy to follow along and now my issue is resolved.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad it helped you!

[@zimmey100]

Watched a valve replacement video just before this, so grateful to have run across this video. Worked like a charm. :D Thank you Mike!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Zimmey!

[@PMD17]

Hey, Mike, thanks for making the fix-it video. Solved the problem. I called our building repair guy last night. He said just hold down the flush handle to fill up the tank. I got tired of pressing the long rod down to activate the pump to fill the tank. So, this morning, did exactly what you instructed. I cleared out any debris. The bottom plastic screw was loose. So after 20 flushes works good again. Thanks again!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! You're welcome Phil!

[@marklorenz1104]

Thank you for this simple and easy-to-perform fix. It worked just like you demonstrated!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad it helped you!

[@shannonreddyhughes2677]

Thank you Mike for teaching me how to repair the fill valve. I was on my way to pick up a new one & I tried this & it worked! I appreciate you sharing!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! Glad it helped you

[@martinbowitz7163]

Very helpful video. My toilet took around 15 minutes to fill the tank. I followed the instructions in this video and it now works fine. Thanks for saving me a lot of time and money. I was about to get a replacement valve kit.

[@MikeKlimek]

That's great Martin! Glad it helped you!

[@nikigayaldo7686]

Thank you! Simple solution that I hadn’t thought of. Dirt and debris had backed up from a repaired line outside. Thank you for sharing!!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-You're Welcome!

[@k.margotmercer7615]

This worked for me! I’m so glad it was this easy and I didn’t have to replace the valve. What a simple fix! Now will try vinegar left soaking in the tank to remove mineral build up. Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@charleskelly1247]

Mike, thanks for the easy to understand and follow directions. I was never sure how that thing came apart, so I just replaced them for $8. I subscribed in case I have other easy fixes I need help with!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad it was able to help you!

[@deronlester3072]

Thank you, Mike! Super straight forward video and I was able to fix my toilet in less than 5 minutes. You're the man!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! Way to go Deron!

[@joshpowell6029]

Thanks man, I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to make this tutorial. Worked perfectly

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you!

[@JT-gq8wv]

Unbelievable ! This is for Real ! Repair took less than five minutes- and three minutes of that was to clear the magazines off the top of the tank ! thank you ! You bet I subscribed !

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! OK that made me laugh!

[@TruongNguyen-kv4ox]

Thank you! My saved my money after watching this. Other guys recommended a new one or showed how to change it. It's easy fix.

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad to help!

[@cooldude7160]

Thanks for the video. It has been extremely useful and as you demonstrated it only took about 5 minutes to replace the Toilet Valve

[@MikeKlimek]

Happy it helped you!

[@snoopygoogle]

Thank you for this simple solution! I can't believe I didn't look for this before. Like so many others, this was the problem/solution. I am very grateful for your video.

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad to help you!

[@cherylg7546]

Thank you for this!! I can't believe I fixed it myself (senior female on a fixed income with weak hands). Hardest part was turning the water off. Now the floater thingy keeps falling off. I'll do some more searches. It's an older Hydroright Dual Flush and the fill valve parts are black, not the blue ones.

[@opheliamyles6020]

Thank you so much ❤ I’ve been taking my toilet lid off for about a month and half and keep in mind I had a friend look at it and couldn’t fix it so I decided to go to KZbin and ran across your video and after watching your video a couple of times I decided to try it and did I mention I’m 66 years young with back problems …I thank you so much many blessings ❤

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Ophelia!

[@danielavasquez9632]

Thank you for this! 23 and had no idea how to fix my water issue. You saved me a call to my housing office! Thanks💗

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you Daniela!

[@carolinradford3709]

This just saved me so much hassle!!! Two teens that share a bathroom and the toilet was filling really slow. This was easy and fixed the problem! Thank you so much!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Carolin!

[@Runningbowels]

THANK YOU! Fixed! I was working on a rusted and leaking pipe going into the house. After the repair and with the water turned back on, the toilet tank took forever to fill up. Turns out that rusted sediments clogged up the fill valve of the tank of the toilet.

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@ZurichSee23]

Bless you! I did everything you instructed step-by-step and it all worked perfectly. Only fiive minutes to fix. Thank you for being so clear, simple, and uncomplicated in your demonstration.

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you!

[@SD-gf1qg]

Thank you man! Literally watched this and fixed my toilet in 5 mins! 10 freakin star video!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! Glad it helped you!

[@aprilkolozvary4522]

Thank you Mike you saved me from calling maintenance i live in apartment and i wanted to figure out how to do it myself and u were great help and explained very well!!

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad to help you!

[@CoderDiva17821]

Thanks so much we just fixed our toilet that wouldn’t fill up correctly when flushed using your video. You rock!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome!!!

[@bcam2544]

THANK YOU came home to my toilet filling super slow, did this and it fixed it immediately

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-that's great to hear!

[@nbuehring]

Thank you, than you! Many of the other videos I came across just mentioned replacing the fill valve. Mine was filled with grit from the city repairing a main valve on my street. This cleared it right out!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome Nicholas=great to hear!

[@edgarshoe]

I've never seen a tank that clean! ✌️

[@MikeKlimek]

That's just good clean livin right there!

[@jeffreyminer223]

Hi Mike, Thank you so much for this video. Your instructions and demonstration were perfect and I was able to fix my slow-filling toilet in under 10 minutes. Thanks again - I am subscribing right now.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome thank you!

[@deborahmickel5458]

Thank you so much. The water Dept installed a new meter and after the water was turned back on the tank was taking a couple of hours to fill up. This completely solved my problem 😊

[@MikeKlimek]

That's great to hear! Glad to help

[@paulkim1998]

Thank you so much! Almost bought a new fill valve. All it needed was a bit of cleaning. 👍

[@MikeKlimek]

Sweet Paul! Glad it helped

[@Jerrysfinger]

Worked perfectly. Had a dislodged gasket at the base of the fill valve clogging the tube. removed it and now it filled the tank in a minute. thanks dude

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome Dave!

[@ShadowAssault]

Awesome. Works like a champ. Shirt and straight to the point. Much appreciated. You sir, got a sub

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome Thank you!

[@gretchenumland2264]

Thank you! I have company coming tonight and you saved the day!

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you Gretchen!

[@ronnab3464]

Thank you Mike! I have been waiting a long time for my husband to fix the slow refill on my toilet. I finally decided to check KZbin to see if maybe I could fix it. Bingo, it worked and your instructions were perfect. I did use a Q-tip to make sure the filter was clean then used the glass like you said, but it was not squirting water like yours did so I got a chopstick and stuck it down the hole in the center of the filter. Repeated with the glass and it worked!!!

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Ronna!!!

[@tomwatson9062]

Did you serve your husband chinese food for dinner that night?😅

[@nash_tech]

Thank you so much! Just got my slow filling toilet tank fixed. I couldn’t twist open the cap initially. After rewatching your video, then noticed that you pushed the wider part of that buoy up first before twisting. Thank you ☺️

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@nash_tech]

Hmm. I spoke too soon. It works once, then slow flow again. I tried the same fix, worked once, slow flow afterwards. Any fix for that?

[@carljenkins5092]

Thank you so much for this video. I thought that was all one piece. It worked like a charm. You saved me a trip to town. Thanks again👍

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome Carl!

[@chingyuetkhor1794]

Great and simple method. It worked well and thank you very much. :)

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@sdsilly80]

This was fabulous! So easy to understand and re-create at home. Solved my problem right away, and even got some satisfaction seeing the black water come bubbling up. Eww! Thanks so much!

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome Aimee!

[@Peter_Herrman]

Thanks! You sent me in the right direction. However, I have the exact same valve, and when you take off the top as you showed, there are little rectangular holes around the center hole that were completely gummed up with stuff. I had to take a pick to get the gunk out, and THEN it worked! Important step not to miss if your valve is really gummed up! Thanks again.

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you Peter!

[@danielvalenzuela2117]

Amazing. Worked like a charm thank you sir

[@MikeKlimek]

Sweet! You're Welcome!

[@lnc-to4ku]

This was so great! Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! You're Welcome!

[@christinecallahan4004]

Thank you for making this Mike! This worked like a charm. I was getting ready to call a plumber before I found your video, so again, thanks a million!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome Christine!

[@naecertified9337]

I was able to fix my toilet because of your video! Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Excellent! You're Welcome!

[@missionpreparedness1533]

I just finished fixing a toilet based on your instructions. Thank you.

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@Charming_Prism]

Thanks Mike! turns out that wasn't my issue, but by following your steps i realized i had somehow turned down the water valve! Now my toilet actually works! I only suffered from this for 6 months :P

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL! Better late than never!

[@venkatkotu7090]

Thanks a lot, Mike, You just saved me a lot of money. This is exactly what I needed to do to fix my toilet.

[@MikeKlimek]

That's great to hear! Happy to help

[@tinarodriguez9120]

Mike I can't believe I fixed it! Thank you from the bottom of my water tank. So glad I looked on KZbin and found you.❤❤❤❤❤. New subscriber 🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome Tina thank you! Glad to help you!

[@DrGregShaw]

Love this ! Just followed your directions and bam ! Thank you

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad to help you!

[@jameskroeck3178]

Worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome James!

[@MarkBaker1917]

Great demo! Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome Mark!

[@johnnysizemore9399]

Excellent video totally worked. Awesome,no tools required.

[@MikeKlimek]

Sweet!

[@foofee28]

Thank you so much for this! As a woman I can truly appreciate straightforward tips and tricks to help myself. I didn't even know I could turn the water off and on to my toilet. Lol!

[@MikeKlimek]

Way to go Felicia! Glad to help you!

[@SwissBrahmin]

worked amazingly, thanks for sharing this.

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@mkjohnson44]

This was a lifesaver thanks Mike!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@nicolemacpherson706]

THIS WORKED!!!! Thank you so much, Mike. What a helpful video!

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you Nicole!

[@madmike4]

Great job. Works like new again. Thanks Mike

[@MikeKlimek]

Sweet! Glad to help!

[@JulieFalen]

Gonna try this today!

[@jacobthompson603]

I went through the steps and found out that my issue was that the arm/valve was positioned around 2 O'clock. I moved it back to 5 O'clock and that fixed it immediately. Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-you're welcome!

[@pepperrae36]

Wow! Thanks. Works like magic.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! Glad it helped you!

[@chrishayes5755]

definitely like magic. I took the piece off, put it back on, and somehow that fixed the issue wtf.

[@bonne-nuit]

Thank you sir for the quick and easy fix!

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@mcj5644]

You just saved me some cash! Thank you very much for this extremely helpful video, my friend! 🚽😁👍

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@michealzalmanovitch5538]

Thanks Mike, I really appreciate the video - it was very helpful!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-nothing like an easy fix!

[@tamijones1094]

Fixed my slow filling toilet 🚽! Very grateful for you sharing your knowledge to help others! If you need any computer help let me know!

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Thank you!

[@ashwinraju2463]

You are a life saver! Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad to help!

[@hfsabune]

Mike, lifesaver! This totally fixed my issue, thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome Haba!

[@Pavlovs_Frogs]

This knowledge saved us some time and money. Thank you very much!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Jakub!

[@milspot]

Perfect, worked beautifully

[@MikeKlimek]

Sweet! Glad it helped you!

[@papahedge]

Thanks! Worked like a charm

[@MikeKlimek]

Sweet!!!

[@deprooespreston3984]

Perfect Vid! Thanks Mike

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@richardburns9588]

Top man. Worked like a dream. Much appreciated, pal.

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you!

[@algarbarino8538]

Great advice. Thank you!!!!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@John-yw8kv]

Great tip! Saved me from a buying a new valve. Should add one more step as I had to do take the rubber washer in the cap and clean it. Thank you.

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you!

[@jimp.7094]

Thanks Mike. Worked perfectly!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome Jim!

[@Stripercuz_Creative]

thanks dude! super easy and I don't have to wait around for a plumber. you da man!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! Glad it helped you!

[@vvmmm1]

You are awesome, Mike. Thank you. I fix the issue in a minute following this video.

[@MikeKlimek]

Sweet Van! Glad it helped!

[@LionessDeWinter]

Thank you for this video! It helped me to locate the problem. I've ordered replacement parts for the entire refill apparatus. The problem was that the rounded bit wasn't moving well and finally got stuck, causing the water to run continuously. I tried flushing it, but in all honesty, I probably broke it completely trying to fix it myself. Plus, the valve required replacement. The refill was SLOW. After getting stuck with a $650 water bill with another toilet due to running, I should've replaced the valve at that time. I'm grateful to you for saving me another $700 plumbing bill. Your vids are incredible! I'm slowly learning how to be an adult! 😄

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Glad to help you!

[@evelynrubia6987]

Thank you for the information

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@johnmchale6667]

Great video,thanks

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@posgene117]

This video saved my life! Thank you so much

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL You're welcome!

[@vladgruin]

Love you man!

[@NigelRedding]

Just used this video to help with my problem!! One thing I had to do that wasn’t mentioned was blow into the hose where the water comes out! I had A LOT of sediment inside the assembly, and I was able to blow it out. I have a private well, and will most likely have to do this again in the future! Thanks for the help!!

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad to help you!

[@daleanbrooksforest3670]

Thanks!!! Super easy!!!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome-glad to help!

[@theMightyStick]

Super useful! Now to put on my best “Handyman” face and boastfully tell my wife I figured out what was wrong with the toilet.

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL!

[@unlimitedbag]

Helped a lot. Simple and easy. Thank you brother.

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@jayhawk3027]

It worked! Thank you Mike!

[@MikeKlimek]

You are welcome!

[@HectorRoque-fk8pr]

Had this issue... followed your instructions... and it works....Thank You

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you Hector!

[@carolineliem2281]

Saved the day. Thanks!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Caroline!