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Is your toilet taking forever to refill? It might be time to replace the fill valve. This DIY guide walks you through the entire process with no plumbing experience needed.

Failed toilet valve floods Dallas City Hall, city says According to Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert, standing water was found on several floors of the building, and it may take all week to dry out.

News. A broken water pipe flooded Dallas City Hall’s Council Chambers over the weekend The issue was due to a failed flush valve on a toilet in the men’s restroom adjacent to the chambers.

Before buying, be sure that your home has at least 25 pounds per square inch of water pressure, the minimum required for a pressure-assisted toilet to work properly.

Lift the flapper valve so some water flows into the toilet bowl. If the water goes back down on its own, you won’t have to do anything else. Otherwise, you’ll have to get plunging.

How to Repair a Running Toilet 1. Adjust the Float. The float arm controls the water level in your tank. If it’s set too high, water will keep running into the overflow tube.