Replace Toilet Fill Valve Assembly

Made a video showing how to replace the toilet water fill valve assembly. I couldn't get the water to stop running into the tank so I had to replace the entire assembly. Paid $7.48 for the new fill assembly at Home Depot.
Part Link:
Fluidmaster 400A Universal Toilet Fill Valve
www.homedepot.com/p/Fluidmaster-400A-Universal-Toilet-Fill-Valve-400ARP25/100554467
SKU# 100554467

[@Zionist_Eternal]

Well done. Thanks for not prefacing with the history of toilet repair but rather getting right to the point, clearly, concisely, and most of all, quickly and painlessly!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback!

[@akirebara]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’m a single woman who just bought her first property and so I’m slowly upgrading stuff in my place. My toilet still had a floater thingy and all! Super old and needed upgrade. Your video made it so easy for me to follow from start to finish. THANK YOU!!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Glad I could help. Let me know if you need anything else. I have a playlist made of all my household repairs if you would like to thumb through those. Thanks for watching!

[@dennybaj9289]

Fluid master

[@amyhendricks3627]

Although this is an older video, I bought the exact same replacement...got to admit mine was from Amazon (strike one), but all the instructions were the same (likely because it was the same universal product). As a 62 year old woman, I take pride in being able to fix the little things, and your video helped to assure me that I was doing things properly. I now have a fully functioning, non-running toilet, and I did it myself!! Have no fear DIY women...there are some things that are better left to professionals, but I'll be darned if I am going to pay plumber premiums for the easy, do it yourself stuff!

[@olliemoee]

Amy Hendricks do you still have the link of where on amazon you got yours?

[@bubbathebulldog]

Selemundo any Home Depot or Lowe’s has them for approx. $10-15 bucks.

[@amyhendricks3627]

@@olliemoee I'm just now seeing this, but here it is :) www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-PerforMAX-Universal-Performance-Toilet/dp/B006MWQKOU/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tank+fill+valve&qid=1586571196&sr=8-2

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Nothing wrong with buying from Amazon. It delivered to everybody during the pandemic.

[@amyhendricks3627]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 👍 I often check product prices and if Amazon has a competitive price, that's where I go! No sense running to the store if it's not necessary! My mindset about Amazon has changed considerably over the last 2 years! 🙂👍 It is nice to have options that actually make life easier!

[@cori8457]

Thank you. As a single woman i find i have to learn how to do a lot of tbings myself. Hopefully when i go to do mind it will be just as smooth as yours. 😊

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!

[@henningbergmann5494]

This is the second one for the basement bat. kzbin.infoUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@MaryHoopes]

Thank you. I'm 75 years old and my 82-year-old husband runs a 10K whenever there is repair work to be done around her house. This video helped immensely. Thank you.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Glad I could help.

[@SK-bb6ms]

I did it! Had my tablet next to the toilet so I could follow you step-by-step. It was only $6.98 at Home Depot, decided to also get a new flapper (cheap), just in case. The only trouble I had was unscrewing the assembly underneath, it was solid tight. Afraid I'd break the toilet tank by forcing it, I sprayed WD-40 on it, eventually it did help loosen it. Thanks so much for your video, I had no idea a toilet was supposed to be so quiet (Lol). As another woman home-owner, it feels good to fix it myself and save paying a plumber $200 minimum.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Glad I could help and save you some money. Thanks for watching!

[@Believe30]

Dang brother. you showed me the extra parts and everything. Thank you. I will do it tomorrow. P.S. I am a woman, so you helped us too. ;-) I am so grateful for people like you! I really appreciate it!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Very glad I could help. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching! All thanks to God for this channel and being able to help others.

[@Andrew_P86]

Just installed one of these on my 24/7 running toilet. Was very easy. I did have to saw off about an inch off my overflow pipe to make it an inch below the C.L. mark. Everything worked out great. No leaks at all. Prior to this install, I'd only ever replaced the lever and chain before.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Thanks for watching!

[@randalxu4889]

Thanks for the great video! Easy to follow and only took me 10 minutes to install a new fill valve. Luckily the technology for toilet fill valve has not changed at all. Thanks again!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@conniepetersen6608]

Your instructions were right on! Watching your video helped me so much! I DIDIT! Thank You! You are an angel!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Sweet! I'm no angel but do all things by God's work through me. Thanks for watching!

[@yoloboie9479]

This tutorial was so easy to follow. I used the exact same fill valve. Thanks so much!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Glad I could help

[@lacreciasmith6180]

Thank you very much for this video. It helped me to make repairs without a plumber. Please keep up the good work. God Bless You and Yours

[@justinchow2459]

thank you! a lot of the fill valve are the newer ones, so wasn't sure how to replace the older ones.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@noxx1954]

You saved me from another struggle with the landlord! Thank you so much!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Zanter06]

Thanks so much. Had the same ball float and everything, never stopped running. That new fill valve was 18$ Canadian LOL.

[@taciturnip]

Exactly the job I did tonight. Video was very helpful. Thanks!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

+Scott Bitterman thanks for letting me know! Glad I could help.

[@CityHallSlovene]

Thank you for your excellent tutorial!!! You saved me an expensive plumber call!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@leonard5606]

I have to replace mine I'm checking out a video to see what's what......I'll do it tomorrow (Dec 2018) I bought the exact same fill valve at Walmart today for $6.43 and I thought it was going to be alot more. Thanks for the video...... cheers :)

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Let me know if you have any problems. Thanks for watching!

[@amystreasuresdesign]

That was stupid easy, thank you for this video! I need to replace mine and have been putting it off for over a month, mainly because I thought it would be harder and I was so focused on job hunting. But now that I see how easy it is, I can take care of it in a few minutes. Thanks!

[@mikeywalters83]

Thank you for the video. I went out and bought the same valve as you did and it worked perfectly.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

+Mike Walters you're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@uptownphotography]

If you have a leak at that nylon nut and flange on the underside of the tank can Teflon tape be used? Thanks and nice video. Phil

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Yes, that will help the threads seal. Is there a rubber washer in the line that screws into it?

[@uptownphotography]

@@becausestuffbreaks Yes, there is a rubber washer. I bought a Danco Valve kit and I didn;t realize (until watching a video) that they come in different heights for different toilets. The Danco valve kit says "Fits Most Toilets"... I am going to measure before I take the old valve assembly out. Hope it fits however. Thanks... Phil

[@becausestuffbreaks]

@@uptownphotography let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!

[@clhenthorn]

@@becausestuffbreaks It went well. The new valve assembly was actually about 1.5 inches shorter, but it works fine and the toilet flushes the way it should. I was nervous it might not, but the new valve assembly was here and i wanted to replace the old unit. Luckily, it all went well. Thanks... Phil

[@becausestuffbreaks]

@@clhenthorn awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@Anne-of2yg]

Thank you, it took me less than 10 min. to replaced the toilet valve

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@rachidziadi5050]

Thanks bro. Is it Fluidmaster 400a Toilet fille valve?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

It sure is. Did I not mention that in the video? Thanks for watching!

[@peterboissiere9684]

U need to install the clip it is a air gap. It will pervent syphoning of the tank water down the overflow tube.

[@IUSECAMERAS]

man this video was so satisfying to watch. great, great video. i also have the i guess "old original style" valve fill valve assembly but mine is alot older. goin' to switchover and cop a universal one from Home Depot tomorrow! thanks!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

+IUSECAMERAS Thanks! Glad I could help.

[@bethankful32]

So, the ball is no longer necessary? I didn't see or hear what you did with the one you removed. Other than that --- great video. Will replace mine in the next few days.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Threw the ball away. Thanks for watching!

[@tt90001]

Where the float ball goes, does this mean the newer model no longer require a floatball? Sorry i am a newbie.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Does yours have a floating ball on the chain?

[@tt90001]

@@becausestuffbreaks yes i do, would that means the floating ball no longer require after the installation? Many thanks.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You can leave it. That's just there to make sure the flapper comes up all the way to make sure it flushes.

[@tt90001]

@@becausestuffbreaks thx

[@magnificent2131]

Thank you for this video, It was easy to follow and helped me from smashing my Toliet..lol ty again . New Sub!

[@arnagas]

Thank you for video. It was a fight with the water line coupling for me. Sucker would not come off. Everything was easy after that

[@becausestuffbreaks]

+Arnaldo Gasco glad I could help.

[@ssd8837]

Mine looks the same as yours but I noticed that the nut under the water tank is metal. Now I'm worried if I attempt to unscrew it, I may break the tank itself. Mine is very old but exactly the same as yours except for how it is locked under the tank. Any recommendations?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

It shouldn't break the tank when you go to unscrew it. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!

[@suep4530]

I think I may have to take on this job soon!! Thanks for the video!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

No problem. I have another one where I replace the flush and fill valve if you need that. Thanks for watching!

[@robertkallenbrun4656]

I replaced the washer on my existing ballcock valve and locknut and still water is leaking from the tank/locknut and when hand tightening the valve moves, is this normal?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You should make sure the nut on the outside bottom of the tank that holds the valve in place is tight. It's where the water line screws into the back tank.

[@dgdev1024]

Much thanks for the video. Worked without a hitch!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@christinegarber1964]

Thanks for the great video, now I have a weekend project to do. :)

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@merlanwilliams4290]

Very Very helpful thank you so much............am going to do it myself.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!

[@Heymuskrats]

Thanks for the video! Will be doing this soon at my new home!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@equity4t]

Took me less than 15 minutes! Thanks so much

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@itzabby6057]

Was the one before adjustable in height?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

No

[@Sanjuk0522]

What do i do is bottom lock nut will not loose? I am using adjustable wrench and it will not turn loose. Wrench keeps on slipping off from the plastic nut. I have the exact fill valve as yours. The rubber ball broke off the plastic at top that is why i am trying to change the fill valve

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You can get vice grips and lock it on the nut. Maybe even break it off

[@Sanjuk0522]

What kind of tool do you recommend??

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Plumbing Tounge and Groove Pliers or Curved Jaw Locking Pliers.

[@Sanjuk0522]

Like 10? 12 inch channel lock plumbing tongue?

[@Sanjuk0522]

I know the water supply line is7/8. So is the lock nut 7/8? Im trying to buy open wrench so i should buy 7/8

[@desertrose777]

Thank you for the video, very helpful when I have to do these by myself. Joys of homeownership. :)

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@trainingvids9991]

Very helpful...thanks, I was able to change mine out today no issues.

[@v.v365]

This video would be a life saver if not for the fact that my toilet that I’m replacing the fill valve on is metal and made of several different parts so it didn’t come off easy and now we’re working fruitlessly at the old lock

[@therajus1]

Does the new assembly replace the black ball?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Yes

[@cocomcqueen5905]

Thank you I really appreciate this helpful video 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@glorificus10]

Thanks for the video! Having this same problem and might have to replace the entire fill valve. By any chance, do you know what the model number was for the fill valve you replaced? If I could find a new one, I might only have to replace the top part which would make the process much easier (the arm to the float ball broke off at the attachment site).

[@becausestuffbreaks]

+Some Girl I have no clue, but you can buy one just like it, take the top off it and put it on the old one.

[@casadeannabel3093]

Hi thanks for the how to vid there what model of fluid master did you use ?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

400ARP25

[@casadeannabel3093]

@@becausestuffbreaks Thanks so much. 👍. How does it work.? Fast fill ? Does it also last long. Loved your tutorial the best. Not rushed and easy to follow.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Fast fill. It can be loud sometimes. It was at least 2 years old by the time I moved out of that house

[@nosweetful]

Thank you very much, I did the way you taught and I fixed it easily

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@she_came_down_in_a_bubble_6160]

Stupid question maybe but why didn't u put the floater ball back on?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

The new one has the floater built around it. Just looks different but does the same thing.

[@she_came_down_in_a_bubble_6160]

@@becausestuffbreaks thank you for responding and thank you for this video! I was going to pay plumber, now I think I can do this

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@alexgerber102]

Excellent video! Thanks for posting!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@pickerpickerson3138]

hey justin i shut the water off, and disconnected hose, but water is still coming out a little bit any suggestions?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

The valve probably has a bad seal and lets a little water through.

[@BlondieSL]

Just a reminder to those who may not know or realize. But the water shutoff valve, like at 0:30 that you need to shut off, it's a good idea to "exercise" this every once in a while. I do ours ever 3 months. I just set a continuing reminder with Google Assistant to remind me. I just close it and open it, a few times to "clean" out the ball stop. This keeps it working and not to seize. I totally forgot to do that with the ones under the bathroom sink and they both seized.

[@mrblackthesavagelord1175]

Hey thanks for this video this really helped me out keep up the good Work

[@lindawoodward516]

Awesome instructions with details given. User friendly. Can't wait to go to Home Depot and save $ in labor! Widows Unite! Lol

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@amyhendricks3627]

It was surprisingly easy and I didn't have to pay plumber level prices to have it done. I am so proud of myself!! (although, it is important to note that I am easy to please!) :)

[@lorirob1]

I cannot remove original coconut from original old valve. Been there 22 years. I have tried every tool. It will not budge. Help

[@lorirob1]

.meant locknut

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Are you talking about the nut holding the fill value to the water tank at the bottom where the water line connects to the fill valve?

[@홈즈홈즈-b5k]

@@becausestuffbreaks yes

[@youngquiles1235]

Fluidmaster fill valve where did they come from

[@becausestuffbreaks]

+Damien Quiles JoseTV LOWES has them

[@tonyaguilar2151]

How is it workinh for you so far..?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

+Jose Aguilar perfect

[@diegoghia1201]

Why is that hose going in the overflow tube . Shouldn’t be secure but outside of the overflow

[@becausestuffbreaks]

It goes out the top of the bowl when flushing. Helps keep the bowl clean and help make everything go down. The hose should spray into the overflow but it will still work if it doesn't.

[@diegoghia1201]

@@becausestuffbreaks I just installed a flush master ... I tried setting the hose inside the overflow .. but all the water just dumping into the 3 inch drain. I set it outside the overflow

[@becausestuffbreaks]

@@diegoghia1201 I wish I could see what you're talking about. I started a public MeWe group you can share pictures, video, and chat with me and hopefully others as people join. I want you to join my group on MeWe: mewe.com/join/shareyourtrade

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I also have a friend with a KZbin that's a plumber and he probably knows what you're talking about. Here's his video changing that and you can ask him on there kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmK7ZJ2AnZisgrc

[@stephenlau2812]

Thank you for your video!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

+Stephen Lau you're welcome!

[@supersesqui]

BEFORE putting in the new fill valve.......flush the water line out for 30 seconds at ...full flow....to get rid of any debris which will damage the new sealing rubber in the new valve.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Like into a bucket?

[@supersesqui]

No. Just put a large cup over the upstand. turn on water and let it flush out into the cistern. Clears all the debris.

[@LPJISKOOL]

I cannot turn the water off

[@becausestuffbreaks]

If there's no valve to the toilet then I guess you'll have to shut it off to the whole house.

[@LPJISKOOL]

Justin Peters I mean there is a valve but it doesn’t work. I also have no clue where my main water supply shut off is.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I'm not sure if there's another way to turn your water off since the valve doesn't work. Usually the water valve to the house is outside under a rectangle metal lid to a rectangle box underground.

[@LPJISKOOL]

Nevermind I got a plumber. This video helped me out a lot!. Thank you!!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Did he have to shut the water off to the house?

[@Blake-es2wx]

Thanks

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Ladysunkiss]

Thank you!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@MrOsiris220]

Thank u

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@donearl6675]

👍🤗

[@becausestuffbreaks]

👌

[@ScantPear]

You need to adjust it that's all

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Tried that. It was a rubber seal that I had found bad in a previous video that I will link below. I just decided to change the whole thing since it was so cheap. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epa1m4CIa62gkK8

[@ScantPear]

Justin Peters oh ok, but stop buying korky because korky is junk

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Thanks for the advice.

[@saraortiz3160]

Can hear you

[@jeffjanulis2411]

You guys making these videos showing women how to do stuff are making us dudes obsolete .....except for that one particular "thing" you can't buy off the shelf.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Lol, is that love? They have custom companion apps that will conversate with you now.

[@youngquiles1235]

When you have a toilet make sure you always clean out the water when you put in a new phone wow so way the tank doesn't get all dirty in the football doesn't get all once you put it in your Fluidmaster fill valve on the tank so clean then you can put in but if you have no flow Bob will probably have a hole in them you might as well take it out

[@juanbravo2965]

Thank u

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!