Toilet fills only after shutting water off and back on again

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Toilet fills only after shutting water off and back on again
Author: voiceofja (MS) For some reason the water doesn't flow through the fill tube after each flush unless I turn off the water behind the toilet and back on again.
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Re: Toilet fills only after shutting water off and back on again
Author: Wheelchair (IL) Your fill valve is clogged with debris. What kind, I do not know. You might have to drain the tank and remove the valve to clear and clean it properly. Why not consider replace the fill valve with a new OEM valve. What brand of toilet do you have and how old is it? Best Wishes
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Re: Toilet fills only after shutting water off and back on again
Author: hj (AZ) It is a functional problem with some Fluidmasters. You need a new cap assembly, by the easiest repair would be to replace the fill valve, since you may not find a replacement cap.
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Re: Toilet fills only after shutting water off and back on again
Author: voiceofja (MS) Briggs toilet...10 years old. Replaced fill valved a few years ago
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Re: Toilet fills only after shutting water off and back on again
Author: Ridgidman (VA) Try replacing your fill valve. That should fix the problem. In my experience whenever a toilet has issues filling, replacing the fill valve will remedy the situation. A fill valve can last a week or it can last years. Edited 1 times.
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Thanks so much for all your help.
Author: voiceofja (MS) Thanks so much for all your help. Buying a new fill valve today. Edited 1 times.
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