Noisy Filling Toilet Repair

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How to fix a noisy filling toilet. Showing 3 possible causes and the methods to resolve each.
1. Faulty fill valve
2. Debris in the supply line
3. Faulty shut off valve
If there's still an unwanted noise after checking these 3 common causes, then check the water supply pressure (shouldn't exceed 80psi). If the noise is a rattling or banging sound a water hammer arrestor may be needed.
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@drk321 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. With a little luck my wife will respect me once again......

@varonicatayler 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much! My dad just passed away a few months ago and I’d normally ask him about this type of stuff, but I paid 3 companies $75 each to figure out why my toilet was making a bullhorn noise. Quotes were $600-$1400 minimum. I bought this part for $15 on Amazon and did the first tutorial myself (first time) and the sound is GONE!! 😩🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thank you so much this has been going on for months!!

@waterheaterservices 2 жыл бұрын

I am a plumber, those quotes are astonishing. $128

@muffintop420 Жыл бұрын

Good for you, this is why I do most of my repairs myself. If they are too advanced I see what the job entails then get quotes or ask friends. It's good to be handy and have handy friends or family.

@odoroussmegma2191 Жыл бұрын

@@waterheaterservices I'm a plumbis as well. Build the poo?

@shahidajappie7377 Жыл бұрын

What was the part you replaced because my toilet makes a bullhorn noise when filling up

@justinipooped Ай бұрын

@@waterheaterservicesall dependent on area. No company here will rebuild tank here for less than 200. It ranges from like 200-275

@jasperjones6857 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, you can solve a hissing toilet by simply cleaning or replacing the fill value rubber seal. Shut off the water. Hold the fill valve arm up to horizontal. Give the valve cap a quarter turn counterclockwise, like a child-proof pill bottle cap. Separate the cap from the float arm. Remove the rubber seal and clean with a soft brush to remove debris. Reassemble and your noise problem may be solved. Mine was so loud, I really thought it was neighbor's smoke detector going off. I know this works in some cases, because I just used this method myself.

@Antzzz_Manzzz 3 жыл бұрын

Good video n straight forward. No unnecessary narration. Thank you

@trilogyleadershipacademy861 2 жыл бұрын

Just did this! (Without having to pay someone to do it). Your instructions were easy to follow. No leaks and works great! Thank you!

@achathorn 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Very clear instructions and illustrations. Focused on the issue and free of unnecessary filler: YAY! I will come back to this channel for sure.

@JoaoPauloBV Жыл бұрын

I just fixed mine by just tightening the valve! Thanks a lot 🙏

@alisonheath7638 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant, I had a hissing float for months, drove me mad, thanks to your brilliant instructions I installed a new float and I'm delighted, thanks so much

@ArupMalakar 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructions, the replacement took less than 30 minutes with my limited skills. Whistling noise is gone now!

@karenrobertson7592 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Straightforward, clear instructions are much appreciated.

@machadoden 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. Just replaced the valve of my bathroom.

@allanmayo9616 Жыл бұрын

Nicely explained. Solved my questions. Will follow your tutorials. Thanks!!!

@janicefullerton6201 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this helpful video, I have watched over 30 videos on this problem and no one ever said anything about the water supply line?

@ronvitale 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great video. Option #2 solved my problem and was easy to do using your instructions. Thank you again!

@weekendhomeprojects Жыл бұрын

About to do the same thing this week. I sub'd as you've dropped a few bangers over the years. Keep'em coming!!!

@stevenkruser2690 Жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm. Thanks Chief 👍

@user-xz4in2uk3g 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much... that was a great complete video for the causes of noise in toilet after flushing.

@thefreedomcall1906 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thanks for being so thorough!~

@dbottar2209 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Replaced the fill valve & all is well.

@ellenmasi5734 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very easy to follow to repair my whistling toilet.

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ellen!

@randomname9758 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I thought I would just have to replace some washer in the valve but didn't know I had to replaced the entire stem. It seems to be a waste of the other parts. Subscribed.

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely correct, that it's a waste of parts. It used to make sense to change the seals in a fill valve, but now purchasing a seal repair kit can cost as much or close to the entire valve. Some fill valve manufactures don't even offer the option to purchase repair parts and recommend replacing the entire valve. Unfortunately this is the way most things have gone. Thanks for the comment and subscription!

@mariap470 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video so well explained 🙏thanks so much!

@mebibyte9347 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, this helped us diagnose our toilet noise! Cheers 🥂

@JJDSports2012 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks.

@indiansfanzz 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it make the most sense to start with the supply hose flush out then see if noise is gone? This way, no money has been spent replacing a part that wasn't needed. Perhaps consider an edit to show that first???

@paulnewman5572 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, well done sir.

@phudoan1647 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your information, very informative

@sjd2121 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This video made it a breeze. A plumber tried charging me $289 to fix my toilet.

@ryandodd8946 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Helped a lot

@raulfalcon238 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!!

@BlackPrince-rf8tr 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks my friend.

@mohammadasghar5084 3 жыл бұрын

Very good way to show and that's helps really good appreciate

@blumartini9606 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your post worked for me no need for a plumber

@trinhk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. Mine is making a hissing noise when refilling and when it is full, it makes a bang noise which is very annoying. If I increase the water flow, that banging noise is more prominent. What should I do?

@TrevorGilday 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. Very informative. My toilet shrieking at me was getting on my nerves.

@mariap470 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video great instructions 🙏

@allwedoistwin 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thank you

@sandymilne224 2 жыл бұрын

What do the different cap colors on the Fluidmaster valves mean? The stores sell black, red, blue etc. is it flow rate for filling the tank?

@sukhrajdhaliwal8624 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping

@metalslingr 4 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks!

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabriel!

@danjoseph9262 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best, thank you!!!!

@neilhokanson3500 4 жыл бұрын

Great video - clear and concise.

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil!

@BillVol 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Subscribed.

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it.

@doesntmatter3068 Жыл бұрын

Thank you easy fix!

@scottbunner 8 ай бұрын

Thank You!

@williambaity575 3 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and clear explanation and demonstration

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks william baity! Cheers!

@WilliamSmith19992 3 ай бұрын

great thanks!!

@amazonkee74 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@APC9906 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@Msleelee9487 4 жыл бұрын

hey I fix the toilet myself thanks for saving me money!!! Yeeeeeee!

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Glad the video was helpful. Nice job on your repair!

@brunovilleneuve3916 3 жыл бұрын

I got this exact same toilet system and its screaming like crazy when water fills back in!! I changed the line valve, the water line itself and now i'm about to change the toilet valve for a Korky one.. hope this fix the noise! Thanks for the infos.

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruno! Hopefully the fill valve resolves your noise. Cheers!

@brunovilleneuve3916 3 жыл бұрын

@@PROSDIY nailed it! This thing is very quiet!!

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Nice job on your repair!

@coleennedbalski9535 Жыл бұрын

Both my upstairs and powder room toilets make a subtle tapping noise that is prominent downstairs in my laundry room in the basement. It’s nothing like these other hammering noises and rattling of pipes. Is this typically the same problem? And is this how it starts out?

@sehjadi 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mediatrixchekwube5398 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you 😊

@ironmonkey720 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Sounds like my issue

@stephenkingking7634 4 жыл бұрын

I have older neighbour upstairs and he is on the john every damn night and wakes me up with that damn toilet noise.. I guess these tips i what i need to do when i knock on his door to tell him i want to fix his toilet :)

@darken8090 4 жыл бұрын

Did you do it

@eradearborn5229 2 жыл бұрын

The item works well.

@KipCount 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Kholer fill valve that was filling VERY slowly, or sometimes not at all. I got a replacement Kohler fill valve but it whistles really loudly while filling. Then I got another one, and that one also whistles. Don't know what to do. Any advice?

@christielbates 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is making a super loud “honking” or foghorn type sound after I flush. It’s a newer toilet with the two buttons on top. Any ideas? Trying to fix myself!

@offendedliberal6374 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the noise I was looking for

@tedlahm5740 Жыл бұрын

That one does spin to adjust the height. You pulled it?

@khclassy3 4 ай бұрын

How do I know what size part to buy?

@davidguberman4780 4 жыл бұрын

Great video - @ 1:06 how come the water didn't all come out of the tank when you disconnected the riser? (you emptied the tank afterwards which still had water in it @ 1:08 on)

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Great question. All newer designed fill valves have an anti-siphon device built in. This is a rubber diaphragm at the top of the fill valve that that allows water to flow into the tank, but not back out. These protect the potable water supply by not allowing the toilet tank water to flow back into the water distribution piping. This suction or siphon could occur in the case of a water main break, or from large water consumption (firefighters). Thanks for the question! All the Best!

@kimhunter2532 Жыл бұрын

To home Depot or Lowe's I go. My top flush toilet is whistling and rattling!

@danielyoon9414 6 ай бұрын

Hi I was wondering if it is the problem when I hear a machine gun sound. Sometimes the noise gets really loud.

@ralphwaters8905 3 жыл бұрын

I've had nothing but trouble from BrassCraft MULTI-TURN angle stop valves, often because of the soft rubber compression washer. There's nothing worse than going to fix the toilet only to find out you have to replace the supply valve (and line) as well. I've had MUCH better luck with the 1/4-turn version. I cannot say whether this is a ball valve internally, but I can hope...

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I agree Ralph. The quarter-turn valves are far superior. I personally use Dahl valves which are quarter-turn ball valves.

@TheYzeman 2 жыл бұрын

Damn. I think it's my shut off valve and It's connected to a polybutylene pipe. Not sure if I want to touch that pipe. I really just need to replace everything with Pex but that's a huge project.

@Triumphinchrist1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent video.I understand that the rubber refill tube carrying the water goes into the overflow tube (white tube in the center of the tank attached to the flush valve).I have a toilet flush tank where, when I set it up as in this demo, the water keeps seeping through into the toilet bowl, wasting water & also takes a long time to refill too.So I ended up putting the black refill tube into the clamp outside the overflow tube instead of inside, so the water does not go into the overflow tube but outside the tube. When I do this there is no water seeping into the toilet bowl when the tank refills.I guess this is not the how it supposed to be, but then I loose a lot of water when I put the rubber tube inside the white overflow tube.Can you please tell me if I'm doing anything wrong & why water leaks out while doing it the way you suggested? Thanks a lot.

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great question. It sounds like the fill valve is faulty or obstructed. I'm confident with a new fill valve this wouldn't happen. The refill tube is designed to go into the overflow tube to prime the toilet bowl with water. This water acts as a trap seal which blocks sewer gas from coming back up. It also primes the toilet bowl so that the toilet flushes properly as well. I think what is happening is the internal valve on the fill valve isn't allowing enough water out to fill the tank in a reasonable amount of time, but the refill tube is running properly causing a lot of wasted water. The first thing I'd do is replace the fill valve. Let me know if you have any questions and how it goes. Thanks!

@Triumphinchrist1 4 жыл бұрын

@@PROSDIYThanks for the response.AFter reading your comment I put the tube back where it belongs in the Fill Valve.It works great except that after flushing, water seeps in for couple minutes & the refilling takes a couple of minutes too.After that it's all fine.Wondering if this is normal.I just changed the system from the old float system ,except for the fill valve which is 10 years old.I don't think there was a leak previously or maybe I didn't notice.Wanted to send you a pic of the tank but looks like it's not possible here.Let me know your thoughts.Thanks.

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

What parts did you end up changing? The water that is entering the bowl through the refill tube sounds like it is working, as you are seeing it flow into the bowl. This is normal operation. The part that isn't working is how long the fill valve is taking to fill the tank. This is one of 2 things. If the fill valve eventually fills the tank and the water stops flowing into the bowl/tank then it is the fill valve that is faulty. If the water continues to flow into the bowl after the tank is full, then it is a faulty flapper. From what you've described it sounds like a faulty fill valve. If you'd like you can upload a picture to imgbb.com/ and it will give you a link to share the image. This is a free service. Thanks

@Triumphinchrist1 4 жыл бұрын

@@PROSDIY Thank You much for the reply. Here is a pic link ibb.co/K0L9Xzv

@yvonneg7580 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, yes, however i was waiting thru it's entirety to HEAR what the fluidMaster refill is SUPPOSE to sound like!!! Our FM 400-?? has been obnoxiously loud SINCE diy install prob one+ years ago ... or maybe it just FEELS that long ago!!! I DESPISE THAT DANG THING ... and it's right next to my bedroom too!!!

@redplaiddevelopments 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Is that my good towel??

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

You know I wouldn't do that to you brother! 😀

@nrmz5728 4 жыл бұрын

When I flush the toilet it makes a noise similar to yours in the beginning of the video BUT I can manipulate the noise if I turn the facet on/off. Does this indicate that the shutoff valve could be the issue and not the inners of the toilet itself?

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew, That's hard to tell. The reason the sound changes is because the water pressure drops when the faucet opens. It can still be the shutoff or the fill valve. The most common cause of a noisy toilet is the fill valve though, so I'd start with that. Good luck on your repair and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

@BobBob-vt9ix 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video. My toilet is making a loud banging noise when flushed for one or two minutes. What may cause that. Thx.

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob Bob! I'm not 100% sure to be honest. If it was water hammer it would only happen at the end of the filling cycle and not during. Does the banging noise only happen while the toilet tank is filling and stops when full? If so it is most likely the shutoff valve or fill valve.

@BobBob-vt9ix 4 жыл бұрын

Pros DIY Thank you for your reply. Banging sound continues after tank is full and sometime it continues for several minutes. So if it’s water hammer, do I need to replace it or it can be fixed without replacing. Thanks again for your help.

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

If it was water hammer it would only occur immediately after the toilet fills then stops, so we can rule that out. If it is occurring after the tank is full, it sounds like pipe expansion and contraction. Which can be very difficult to fix if the water distribution piping isn't exposed. If water pipes are secured tightly against wood and walls and the pipe expands it will rub against the surface. This makes a banging/knocking noise, usually fast at first then starts to slow to a stop. It is very common to happen in summer on cold water supply fixtures (toilets) and in winter on hot water supplied fixtures (showers). This is because the greater change in pipe temperature which will cause expansion or contraction. The only way to fix the issue is creating more space between the piping and hard surface or adding a buffer between the two. So the most common sign is a knocking noise that usually starts off fast and then the pace slows to a stop. Does this sound like the issue?

@BobBob-vt9ix 4 жыл бұрын

Pros DIY Sound is occurring while tank is filling as well as after it’s filled. But it sounds like it’s hard task. But thank you for your help. Really appreciate it.

@Berto-bo7mr Жыл бұрын

When I flush the toilet, it fills up. But then, sometime later, there is a subtle sound of water refilling for about 10 minutes, then silence, then another low sound of the tank refilling again for about 10 minutes, etc. Can you tell me if any of the problems you are addressing is likely the cause of my problem or how to get rid of that problem? Thank you very much!

@JoeL-re1dc Жыл бұрын

Sounds like your flapper in the bottom of the tank is not sealing after a flush. It lets water slowly seep out, then when the level gets low the float drops and refills again. Easy and cheap fix. Before you go to the trouble to replace, lift it open and check that a piece of debris isn't stuck under it. (I had a manufacture label fall from under the lid and jam mine once)

@stevenmartinez3690 4 жыл бұрын

Double Like

@PROSDIY 5 жыл бұрын

𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 Fluid Master Fill Valve: geni.us/wfhctX Braided Supply Line: geni.us/bcGbJ 1/4 Turn Valve: geni.us/pzOzK Disclosure: Pros DIY is an Amazon Associate. We earn a small commission from qualifying purchases through our affiliate links at no additional cost to you.

@qhamaclaasen4049 2 жыл бұрын

What causes a fill valve to fault?

@tylerregina2090 2 ай бұрын

Thank you my land lord. Didn't do that . Now my pipe in wall makes noise. Is it dangerous. I keep telling him but he keeps saying that nothing. What should I do.

@ryanjstever 3 жыл бұрын

Is turning off the home water supply necessary to investigate if the shut off valve is the problem?

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

It is if you are going to take it apart or replace it.

@ryanjstever 3 жыл бұрын

@@PROSDIY I just turned it off anyways :) thanks. My toilet is vibrating the pipes, but the vibration is not really coming from the toilet. The shut off valve is old but looks perfectly good. Any thoughts?

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

That's usually the safest bet :) Does the noise only happen when the toilet tank is filling? Since the a vibration can come from both the fill valve and shutoff, I would start off with the most common and easier fix first. Replacing the fill valve.

@anthonysellers7545 3 жыл бұрын

Which solution would be for the "foghorn" sound? Thx

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there isn't a definite answer for that. I would start with the easiest tasks first to see if it fixes the problem. Flush line of debris. Change fill valve, then check/replace shutoff if needed. Thanks for the question.

@anthonysellers7545 3 жыл бұрын

@@PROSDIY and @everyone else - changing the fill valve solved the problem. No more foghorn. Thanks for the response.

@REXXSEVEN 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣I could imagine that you're just sitting there and all you want to do is flush your toilet, and then you have to deal with that sound.

@rauldonaugustine7630 4 жыл бұрын

I have a humming noise in my toilet to the kind of the toilet is a glacier Bay

@dars.2165 4 жыл бұрын

After flushing, the toilet has been filled with water and then there is interrmittent hissing noise after a few minutes. Will i need to replace the flush valve?

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a flush valve that is doing the last bit of filling. Does the hissing noise continue every couple of minutes? If it does it could be a flapper that is leaking, or the water level being set too high and pouring over the refill tube. To test if the flapper is faulty, let the toilet fill. Then add food coloring to the tank water. Let the toilet sit for 30 minutes, if you see food coloring in the toilet bowl water, the flapper needs to be replaced. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for the comment!

@rajahani4659 4 жыл бұрын

in my case it's making humming noise which can b heard in house what should i change the valve??

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, it is most likely going to be the fill valve. You can try manually moving the float on the fill valve up and down to see if you can recreate the noise. Thanks for the question.

@rajahani4659 4 жыл бұрын

thx alot for getting back to me means alot👍👍

@PROSDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raja, Good luck on your repair!

@cbsteffen 10 ай бұрын

Toilets should flush quietly and use less water when you only have to pee. Toilets that flush loudly can wake light sleepers and startle people with sensitive hearing. It’s important to save water for whomever personally has no access to clean water. In other words, you should never have to avoid flushing a toilet after using it for any reason. That just makes the seat get dirty faster, and if the toilet is shared, whoever uses it next might think you’re just leaving behind a mess and expecting the other person to pick it up!

@Scubasgamecorner Жыл бұрын

How do you know what length to set the new fill valve ?

@AJ-dr5jr 3 жыл бұрын

I replaced the fill valve with the exact same kind, flushed the line into a bucket and I still hear a hissing when the toilet fills. It is not leaking. Any ideas?

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

It might be excessive water pressure. You can try closing the shut off valve slightly to see if that makes a difference. Has this always happened or just started happening?

@AJ-dr5jr 3 жыл бұрын

@@PROSDIY thank you for replying. When I turned the valve slightly it stopped doing it. I’ve owned the house for about a year and it started happening about 6 months after I moved in and has been doing it on and off but now it’s every fill.

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

@@AJ-dr5jr Sounds like high water pressure. You could have it checked to see if it's excessive. Most city supplied homes run 50 - 65 PSI. Anything over 80 PSI is excessive and a pressure reducing valve should be installed on the main water supply entering the home, reducing the pressure. It's your call in the end. You could just leave the valve slightly closed, since that is resolving the issue. I'd probably get the pressure tested though. Excessive pressure can lead to prematurely worn faucets and valves. A less common issue is the shut off valve to the toilet is causing the hiss as well and should not be ruled out. Replacing the valve takes care of this.

@Silphwave 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an idiot, I don't even know how to turn the water supply off to my toilet let alone start the rest of this process.

@Triumphinchrist1 4 жыл бұрын

Lol don't say you're an idiot ! Maybe you're just too preoccupied with other stuff. :)

@beverleyfrancis5652 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the demonstration given. But my valve fixture is the older one. Does not look this.

@runninbare 3 жыл бұрын

Don't un screw the water line from the toilet until the water is shut off and you flush the toilet...

@PROSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

True you should shut off the water before disconnecting the water supply line. It doesn't matter if you flush the toilet before or after disconnecting the supply line as there's a check valve in the fill valve. This stops the toilet tank's water from siphoning out and cross-contamination.