![]() RELATED: 10 Plumbing Tips Everyone Needs to Know The entire replacement process, for which you’ll need a set of water-pump pliers and an adjustable crescent wrench, should take under three hours. At $19 to $35 per valve, that’s still cheaper than a plumber’s visit-but to avoid unnecessary expense, proceed with patience. You can’t hurt the toilet if you make a mistake, but you might have to buy more than one replacement valve if you break the first one. If you’re a more dedicated DIYer, feel free to go for the fix. This fix is a bit more complicated, so you may wish to call a plumber at this point. Most likely, hard water deposits formed within the lower portion of the inlet valve assembly, and the only way to solve this problem is to replace the whole thing. If the previous steps fail to eliminate the toilet’s hissing, the problem lies in the valve assembly described above. ![]() Photo: Replace the entire inlet valve assembly. When you get it home, put the new seal in the cap and reattach the cap to the inlet valve assembly. You can order a new seal from the toilet manufacturer, but it’s easier just to take the old seal to your local home improvement center or plumbing supply store and find one that matches. If the old seal is damaged, it may have been blocking the valve and causing the toilet to hiss. If it’s damaged, continue with the next repair option. If it’s in good shape, replace it in the cap and reattach the cap to the inlet valve. Inspect the seal you rinsed for rips, tears, or warping. The water will flush out any debris that may have been trapped inside the valve.
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