Many of the problems listed above are not emergencies, but they can cause your toilet to work wastefully or improperly. An overflowing or leaking toilet, however,isan emergency. If this is the case, you can temporarily solve the problem by turning off its water valve. Often, a toilet’s wa...
One problem is commonly identified as the hissing sound associated with a "leaking" tank. The leak is caused by the flush ball failing to completely seat over the tank evacuation hole. This can result when the flush ball, after radially moving back into position over the tank evacuation hole...
Trace the water to its source. You may find it leaking from the water supply connection on the bottom of the tank. You should be able to tighten this connection with a pair of locking pliers but if not, replace the supply hose. If the water is coming from a crack in the tank, turn...
If you suspect your toilet might be leaking but you’re not sure, you can test it by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank and checking back in the morning. If the water in the bowl has changed colors, you most likely need a new flapper.[9] Get in the habit of insp...