Toilet Bowl Shut Off Valve Leaking

Do not remove the valve just tighten the packing nut.

Toilet bowl shut off valve leaking.

For a leaky toilet water shut off valve the easiest solution is to tighten the package nut 1 4 turn with a wrench. Alternately fill a five gallon bucket with water then pour a steady stream down the bowl from between 12 and 18 inches above the opening. The shut off valve contains a rubber washer which creates a watertight seal and preventing any leaks. Dripping shut off valves can leave puddles of water on the bathroom floor which can ruin the flooring make the room look dirty destroy bathroom furniture cause mold and mildew to grow and run up your water bill.

Tighten the packing nut on the toilet shutoff valve one eighth turn clockwise to try to seal a leak around the nut. Use light steady pressure so you don t damage the water lines. I can see after watching this video that i need to get back there clean everything up possibly pull off the trim. Use a plunger to force out any water that remains in the bowl.

Toilet shut off valves are rarely used and as a result normally get stuck. The most common problem for a toilet shut off valve is that it can develop a leak. There s an easy way to fix it and you may want to give it a try. This will also force the water out.

I replace an old valve that was leaking. Tighten the packing nut. If your water supply valve is leaking you may not need to replace it. Hopefully this is enough to compress the rubber gasket so that it is sealed on the valve stem to prevent water leaks.

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