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We have a loud high pitched whine coming from our downstairs toilet. This continues until we flush it. How do I fix this problem permanently?
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Shut the water off. If the whine stops I'd replace the fill valve assembly.
Last edited by Dave_in_WV; 10/17/17.
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Do what Dave said. Can you check your water pressure? It sounds like you might have a water hammer going on.You shouldn't need more than 30 psi going into the house.
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Dave in WV is right. If your water pressure is on the high side, replacing the shut-off valve at the toilet may help too, if the fill assembly replacement doesn't solve it. I'm betting it will though.
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If the noise is continuous, change the ballcock and the flapper.
Also check your water pressure. Code requires a pressure reducing valve (PRV) at 80#.
If you're close to that or above replace or install a PRV.also.
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Ballcock and flapper assembly
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Make sure your angle stop is functioning properly and completely open as well.
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