How to Deal with a Running Toilet: Troubleshooting and Solutions
A running toilet is more than just an inconvenience—it wastes water, it can be noisy and drives up utility bills. It is also one of the most common plumbing issues we are called for! Fortunately, most issues relating to running toilets can be fixed quickly and easily. Here’s how to troubleshoot a running toilet and get it back to normal.
Identifying the Cause:
The most common causes of a running toilet are:
- A worn-out flapper that doesn’t seal properly. The toilet flapper is located at the bottom of the tank. The flapper seals the opening between the tank and your toilet bowl. When your toilet flushes, the flapper lifts out of the way, allowing water to refill the bowl. It’s a circle-shaped part connected to a long arm called an overflow tube.
- Misadjusted float causing too much water in the tank.
- A faulty fill valve that fails to stop water flow.
Step-by-Step Fixes:
- Check the Flapper: The flapper is responsible for sealing the tank. If it’s damaged or warped, it may not close completely. Simply replace it with a new one to fix the leak.
- Adjust the Fill Valve: If the water level is too high, it may spill into the overflow tube. Adjust the fill valve by lowering the float to stop the water flow.
- Replace the Flush Valve: If the flapper and fill valve don’t solve the problem, the flush valve might be malfunctioning and needs replacing.
Fixing a running toilet is often simple and can be done quickly providing parts are readily available. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs will save water and keep your plumbing system running efficiently.
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