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    mwl1320 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 10, 2013, 07:28 AM
    Toilet tank float not working
    Both of my toilets are over-filling the tank causing continuous running water until you vigorously jiggle the handle and the float pops up shutting the water off. Both are Kohler, 7-years old and the problem just started a month or so back around the same time. If I semi-vigorously push down/pull up the float several times, it seems to help temporarily, but always goes back to the original problem where the floats are not popping up when the water reaches a certain height.
    I know nothing about any of this stuff - do I need to replace the guts? I took the cap off and flushed the inside per another post, but it had no effect. There was no washer to clean - just two plastic pieces that snap together and twist.
    I guess I could try replacing the guts myself but I'm afraid of doing it wrong and/or opening a whole 'nother set of problems... Any ideas? Do these floats just kind of stop working correctly over time? Any quick/permanent fix? Replace the guts? Is this a reasonable do-it-yourself job or should I get a plumber? Thanks!
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    Aug 10, 2013, 07:35 AM
    What ballcock do you have? Back to you, Tom
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    Aug 11, 2013, 08:53 AM
    The one on the left - 400A. Thanks - Mark
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    Aug 11, 2013, 01:08 PM
    You need to adjust the wate level, see the image below holdthe clip and push it down a bit to adjustthe water level and try the water level should be adjusted to apprx.1" below the top of the overfloew tueb, good luck.

    John
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    Aug 11, 2013, 01:25 PM
    Hi guys!

    Sorry John (Afaroo), but I'm quite sure that the issue here is NOT water level...

    Mwl1320, you said, "There was no washer to clean - just two plastic pieces that snap together and twist".

    Without question, there is a washer there and it sounds like that is the issue (gunk caught under the washer).

    Check out this video:



    Post back with result, OK?

    Mark
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