How Do You Replace Toilet Ballcock Assemblies?
When your toilet is not working properly, it can lead to many problems. Many times a plumber is not available immediately, and you need to get the problem repaired as soon as possible. Learn how to replace toilet ballcock assemblies by following these steps and don’t wait on a plumber. Purchase a replacement ballcock assembly for your toilet at a hardware store. Bring the broken assembly to compare when buying a new one. There are plastic or metal assemblies that work on any toilet. The plastic does not corrode, but is not as strong as the metal. Turn the water shutoff valve to the “off” position before working on the toilet. Remove the valve plunger. Inspect the washers for defects and replace them accordingly. Flush the toilet to get all of the water out. Use a screw driver to unscrew the float arm from the ballcock assembly. Remove the refill tube from the overflow tube. Loosen the coupling nut located on the bottom of the tank where the water inlet pipe enters the tank. Grip the nu
