There are three likely culprits that can cause a toilet to run continuously — the float, flapper, or fill valve. Luckily, ...

A toilet flapper is a key piece of the appliance's design. A failing flapper is a common reason for leaks, and you should never ignore such problems as they can lead to wasted water and a ...

Q: My toilet will start running and then suddenly stop for no reason. It is keeping me up at night. What can I do? A: It sounds as if you either have a ghost inhabiting your bathroom, or you need to ...

Plumbing problems are some of the most dreaded in the house, so when you hear your toilet making sounds you know it shouldn't be making, it can quickly become a cause for concern. If what you hear ...

First you need to know how your toilet works. It consists of two parts: the tank and the bowl. Your house has a supply line that brings water into the tank, where a float stops it from filling past a ...

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A toilet flapper, which seals the opening between the tank and the toilet bowl, can leak if it's worn out. If you want to fix a leaky toilet flapper, follow this guide from Home Depot. 1. Turn off ...

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Q Our toilet has a noise like water running, but it doesn’t flush. It just kind of seeps and my water bill has gone up. Our plumber thought a new flapper valve was needed, so we installed one. It does ...

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