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

A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess water is leaking from the toilet tank into the bowl, and your utility ...

To turn off the water supply to the toilet, rotate the shutoff valve clockwise. This valve is typically found on the wall behind the toilet or on the floor. Hold the toilet handle down to empty out ...

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Toilet Leaks can come from cracks in the tank, too. In that case, the only reliable solution is a new toilet. There are really only two main toilet tank parts: The toilet flush valve, which lets water ...

A toilet flush valve controls the flow of water from the tank into the toilet bowl. It is made of a valve body, a flapper, and a chain. When you flush, the chain lifts the flapper and water flows from ...

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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Q I have a two-story home with two bathrooms. The bathroom on the second floor is directly above the one on the first floor and is almost identical in size and configuration. For 10 years I have had ...

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When this plastic valve cracks, wears out, or accumulates mineral deposits from hard water, water can leak through and cause a running toilet. Replacing this faulty valve promptly can save water and ...