If you have a broken toilet, whatever the fix calls for, there is a good chance you'll need to cut off the water supply. Fortunately, this is easy to do and takes no time at all. This article will explain how to turn off the toilet water supply. Without further ado, let's get to it.
Turning Off Toilet Water Supply in 3 Steps
- Locate the shut-off valve.
- Turn it clockwise to the closed position.
- Flush the toilet to drain the tank in order to verify the water supply is cut off.
If it refills with water, it means the shut-off valve is not getting the job done. You're going to have to pull out the big guns and shut off the main water supply to the house. Once you do that, you can get after your project with the toilet (and you'll probably want to replace your shut-off valve in the process).
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Related resources:
How to Drain a Toilet
How to Fix a Leaking Toilet Tank
How to Plunge a Toilet
Replace Toilet Supply Line
Snaking a Toilet Clog
Stopping a Toilet Overflow
Unclogging a Toilet Without a Plunger
