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Old 07-19-2020, 09:54 AM
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My guest bathroom toilet is making a high-pitched long squeek...Can anyone have a clue what it is & who to call?? Thanks in advance
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Old 07-19-2020, 10:01 AM
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Change the guts in the tank. It's a really easy fix and no expert needed


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Sounds like you probably need a new fill valve assembly. It's an easy DIY project. Watch a video on Youtube. Otherwise, call a plumber. Mike Scott Plumbing is good.
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Old 07-19-2020, 10:11 AM
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If it is a Squuk, I would definitely get a plumber.
I've seen whole systems destroyed by Squuks!
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Old 07-19-2020, 10:16 AM
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Relace the fill valve; easy to do. I once had the same problem
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Old 07-19-2020, 10:22 AM
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Perhaps you should check on your guest.
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Old 07-19-2020, 11:00 AM
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Thank you all so much!
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You can also buy the seal mentioned in the video:
[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD0HETCc-OQ[/url]
If you have a class 5 kohler toilet this should fit:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fluidmaster-Replacement-Toilet-Fill-Valve-Seal-for-400A-Fill-Valves-242/100580550?mtc=Shopping-VF-F_D26P-G-D26P-26_7_PLUMBING_REPAIR_And_REPLAC-MULTI-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-ToiletRepair_ProPlumber&cm_mmc=Shopping-VF-F_D26P-G-D26P-26_7_PLUMBING_REPAIR_And_REPLAC-MULTI-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-ToiletRepair_ProPlumber-71700000049659390-58700004890397666-92700042242840550&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3s_4BRDPARIsAJsyoL N1mkAcT8nEVcJfgjZ6s_Cf7ePukps8IhQMn7PC7GIP4W445ZjZ kggaAssFEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Make sure the water valve knob coming out of the wall is turned all the way on.
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just call plumber
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Make sure the water valve knob coming out of the wall is turned all the way on.
Most houses have the push-pull valves, not the kind that you turn. But, if you do have a valve that turns, turn it all the way open, and then back it off slightly. That will prevent the valve from getting stuck in the full open position.
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Old 07-20-2020, 06:49 AM
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Happened to our toilet too. Change the fill mechanism- guts. We had handyman do along with a few other minor items
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Old 07-20-2020, 06:59 AM
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Manny The Handyman, LLC is good and a lot less $$$ than calling a plumber.
He does a lot of work in The Villages.
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