When you flush the toilet and the Fluidmaster fill valve sticks open or doesn’t reset, you end up with a constantly running toilet, wasted water, and higher bills. Many homeowners face this issue as their toilets age, and while it can sometimes be fixed with cleaning or adjustments, a sticking valve usually means it’s time … Read more
It’s frustrating — you just cleaned your toilet’s fill valve to fix a problem, only to find that now the Fluidmaster fill valve won’t shut off. Instead of stopping when the tank is full, water keeps running, sometimes into the overflow tube. This wastes water, raises utility bills, and can cause constant noise in your … Read more
Few plumbing problems are more annoying than spotting water dripping from under your toilet tank. If your Fluidmaster fill valve is leaking from the bottom, it usually means the seal between the valve and the tank is failing, the locknut is loose, or the plastic shank has cracked. While this may look serious, the good … Read more
If your Glacier Bay toilet isn’t refilling properly or the fill valve has stopped working, you’re not alone. Many homeowners eventually face this issue, and the solution is usually simple: replacing the fill valve. The most trusted brand for replacements is Fluidmaster, which makes universal valves that work perfectly with Glacier Bay toilets. In this … Read more
When your toilet refuses to refill after flushing, it’s more than just an inconvenience. A Fluidmaster fill valve that doesn’t turn on means water isn’t flowing into the tank — and your toilet stays unusable. The good news is that this is a common issue, and you don’t always need a plumber. In most cases, … Read more
Few things are more frustrating than walking into your bathroom and finding your toilet tank hissing and spraying water from the top of the fill valve. Not only is it noisy, but it wastes water and can cause damage if left untreated. The good news? This is almost always fixed by replacing the fill valve … Read more
Older toilets often used a ballcock-style fill valve with a long rod and float ball to control the water level. But most modern toilets use a cup-style or cylinder-style fill valve without a rod. These designs are more compact, efficient, and quieter—but many homeowners aren’t sure how to adjust them. If your toilet isn’t filling … Read more
The auto fill valve (sometimes called a pressure reducing valve or automatic filling loop) is an essential part of a boiler’s heating system. It maintains the correct pressure in your boiler by automatically adding water when needed. If the pressure is too low or too high, your heating system won’t run efficiently, and in some … Read more
The toilet fill valve is one of the most important components in your bathroom’s plumbing. It regulates water flow into the tank after every flush. If your toilet is wasting water or running constantly, a standard fill valve may not be enough. The Fluidmaster PerforMAX Toilet Fill Valve with Leak Sentry is designed not only … Read more
Is your toilet tank staying empty after flushing? If your Fluidmaster fill valve is not filling with water, you’re left with a toilet that won’t work properly. The fill valve is responsible for refilling the tank after each flush. When it fails, your toilet won’t get enough water to flush efficiently. In this guide, we’ll … Read more