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What do you do when your toilet won t stop running?

Joe Ford

What do you do when your toilet won t stop running?

Here's the most common cause of a running toilet. … However, if the flapper (or the valve seal) is cracked, water will keep seeping into your toilet bowl, causing it to run constantly. If this is the problem, turn the toilet's water supply off by turning the cutoff valve clockwise. Flush the toilet.

How do I fix my toilet that won t stop running?

The most common cause for a high water bill is running water from your toilet. A continuously running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons a day. That can double a familyss typical water use, so fix toilet leaks as soon as possible. Some leaks are easy to find, such as a dripping faucet or running toilet.

Is it bad if my toilet keeps running?

It's normal for your toilet to run anywhere from 20 to 30 seconds after a flush; however, if your toilet runs non-stop, whether you've recently flushed or not, you might have one of the following problems: A bad flapper. A flapper chain that's too tight. The tank water level is set too high.

Why does my toilet run every so often?

A toilet that cuts on and off by itself, or runs intermittently, has a problem that plumbers call a phantom flush. The cause is a 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 replace the flapper if it's worn or damaged.

How do I replace a toilet flapper?

To replace a toilet flapper, start by turning off the water supply and flushing the toilet to empty the tank so that you can access the flapper. Next, unclip the lift chain from the flapper and remove the flapper by pulling it free from the pegs.

What causes a toilet to run periodically?

A toilet that cuts on and off by itself, or runs intermittently, has a problem that plumbers call a phantom flush. The cause is a 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 replace the flapper if it's worn or damaged.