In the event that you’re looking to solve a problem in your toilet, it’s the initial step to shut off water flow. But, if you’ve not attempted this before, or are using an older model toilet that does not have a shutoff valve this might seem to be a bit daunting. It’s not a problem, regardless of closing the valve, shutting off the toilet, and shutting off your main supply of water to the house, or simply adjusting the float lever to remain in place, there are many options to shut off the supply of water from your toilet.

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Locate the shutoff valve connected to the pipe in front of your toilet. It is a football-shaped valve that is connected to a hose or pipe that is attached to the tank’s bottom behind the toilet. On the other side of the pipe is to be inserted into the wall. There are some older toilets that don’t have shutoff valves in the back of them. If this is your situation it’s best to follow this method of using a wooden block or disconnect the main water source for your entire home in order to shut off the water supply to your toilet.

The valve should be turned clockwise until the valve isn’t turning anymore. By turning the valve clockwise as much as it will be will shut off the supply of water for the bathroom. The valve shouldn’t have any difficulty in turning. Therefore, do not try to push it to the limit if you are unable to quickly turn it. If the valve for water appears like it’s rusty or impossible to turn, you can try applying WD-40 on it. If you’re unable to turn it then you’ll probably need to replace it.

Clean your toilet and make sure that the water has been turned off if it is possible. In the event that the water source has been shut off, water that is in the back tank will run out of the toilet bowl and won’t be replenished later. If your toilet has become clogged it is possible to determine whether the water is shut off by raising the float lever inside the tank. It is the lever that is attached to the sealed, hollow floating float that sits on top of the tank’s water. If the water is on it, it is added as you pull this lever downwards. If the water is turned on, you’ll have to immediately move the float lever up in order to stop the tank from overflowing.

The valve should be turned counterclockwise after you’ve completed the process to turn on the water. Once it’s time to switch the water supply to turn back to the toilet, all you need to do is move the valve counterclockwise to the extent you are able to. Make sure the toilet is flushed to check it out and ensure that the water is turned on.