When the toilet is constantly running we must first find out if you have a fill valve issue or a flapper and flush valve issue.
First, remove your tank’s cover and flush the toilet. Observe how the chain behaves. If it barely raises the flapper, it’s too short. If it’s so long that it threatens to get under the flapper, it’s too long. In either case, the fix is relatively simple. If the chain is too...
Clean bottom of the tank and flapper area and replace flapper. To determine which size flapper you need, please click here:Determine size of toilet flapper. If you need a 2″ flapper, we recommend the502 flapper; if you need a 3 ” flapper, we recommend either the513A flapperor the5403...
With one hand near the flapper valve to prevent overflow, give the toilet a flush. If it drains properly, you have fixed your clogged toilet. If it's not working like it should, it's time to call a plumber because you may have a more serious issue. Call the Geiler Company at 513-...
How to Fix a Toilet That Randomly Runs How to Replace the Chain in a Toilet 10 Easy DIY Fixes for Common Toilet Problems As the tank water lowers and the toilet bowl fills, the flapper drops back into position, sealing the hole at the bottom of the tank. When it is working properly,...
If you're wondering, "Why does my toilet keep running?" we can help. Here's how a toilet works and methods to fix a running toilet.
If your toilet’s lever arm is catching on the chain which connects it to the flapper at the bottom of the tank, then this will need to be remedied. The length of the toilet chain can be adjusted by moving the hook a few links down and reattaching it to the lever. Aggiungi un comm...
You can place the toilet tank lid right across the toilet bowl.Don't knock the lid on the floor - they break.Don't waste time moving towels and stuff - we're in a rush to stop the toilet from overflowing. Reach inside the toilet and push down the flapper valve that is letting the...
Hook the new flapper onto the ears on the overflow tube and connect the chain. If your toilet has a canister instead of a flapper, you seldom have to replace the entire canister, just the seal on the bottom. There's usually a simple trick to removing the canister, which you can find ...
1. Check that the tank fills just to the FILL LINE marked inside the tank cistern/reservoir. 2. With water into the toilet shut off, flush it and lift the flapper valve and look into the bowl passage for blockage 3. Try replacing the flapper valve and check that the pull chain is pro...