How to Adjust Toilet Fill Valve?

Turn off the water supply valve behind the toilet

Remove the tank lid and set it aside safely

Flush the toilet to lower the water level

Locate the fill valve adjustment mechanism

Turn the adjustment screw or slide the adjustment clip to change the water level

Raise the setting if the water level is too low

Lower the setting if the water level is too high

Check that the water stops about 1 inch below the top of the overflow tube

Turn the water supply back on

Let the tank refill and observe the water level

Repeat the adjustment if needed

Replace the tank lid once the level is correct

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