Inspect flapper for visible damage/debris: Wipe flapper and surface area of flush valve clean. Replace flapper if this does not resolve toilet running. If you are unsure which size of flapper you need, please c
If your toilet won’t stop filling up, or it intermittently fills for awhile without being flushed, don’t fret; chances are, the problem resides right inside thetoilet tank, and even the most expensive fix will only run you about $10. Here we show youhow to fix a running toilet. Rem...
A toilet that cuts on and off by itself, or runs intermittently, has a problem that plumbers call a "phantom flush." The cause isa very slow leak from the tank into the bowl. ... The solution is to drain the tank and bowl, check and clean the flapper seat and then replace the fla...
Over time, a toilet can begin to run continuously or intermittently, resulting in increased water usage bills. The regular sound of running water can quickly get frustrating, causing many homeowners to wonder, "Why does my toilet keep running?" However, fixing this issue isn't overly complicated...
1. GHOST FLUSHING:This can happen intermittently, cycling every few minutes or every few hours 2. FILL VALVE HISS:A noise that is constant and sounds like forced air moving through the toilet. 3. WATER RESONANCE:(constant thumping) A noise you hear when the toilet is flushed and the toilet...
it may be the case that the flapper was pulled off of its mounting by the flush and that the toilet is running continuously and that the fill valve123is left in an open state. In yet another alternative, some other leak may exist in the toilet causing the fill valve123to stay on. In...
Take the lid off the tank and push the flapper down to prevent water from running into the toilet bowl. Stopping water flow can prevent an overflow. Turn off the water supply located behind the toilet. This knob should be at the bottom of the toilet near the wall. Illustration by Claudia...
Alternatively, it may be the case that the flapper was pulled off of its mounting by the flush and that the toilet is running continuously and that the fill valve 123 is left in an open state. In yet another alternative, some other leak may exist in the toilet causing the fill valve ...