A
running toilet won't leave any significant damage, but it sure can be
annoying. Often people will let the issue linger for weeks and continue
to be woken up by the sound. There are several things you can do to
remedy the situation, which I will explain below.However, if these tips don't work, make sure to call a professional Toronto plumber.
1. Flush a Few Times
First remove the tank lid and flush the
toilet a few times. You will notice a chain that lifts a flapper and
allows a tankful of water to fall through the opening in the bottom. The
water level will drop and the flapper drops while closing the opening. A
plastic float will drop as the water drains which is connected to a
valve. This valve allows water into the tank when the float is down and
stops. In the middle you will notice an overflow tube that drains water
out into the bowl if it gets too high.
2. See if the Flapper is Open
If you notice the tank not full or
filling, the flapper is most likely stuck open. You should grab the
flapper with your hand but if it stick repeatedly, then you will need to
find the cause. For instance, the flapper could be catching on the drain or perhaps the flapped wedged open is on its hinge.
3. Where is the Water?
When there is not enough water in the
tank, this can cause the toilet to run. Check to see if the water is at
the water line and to see if the water valve in on all the way. If you
find that the water valve is not on all the way, turn it on and the
water should begin to fill up.
4. Adjust the Valve & Float
The float is essentially the big ball at
the end of a rod and controls the valve that fills the tank after a
flush. There is also a donut-shaped float that slides up and down on the
overflow tube. Check the float to see if it is leaking. If it is, you
must replace it. You can make this purchase at a hardware store and it's
generally inexpensive.
5. Food Coloring Test
A handy little tip is to pour a few
drops of food coloring into the toilet tank and wait a couple minutes.
If the food coloring is in the toilet bowl, this means the flapper is
not sealing and needs to be replaced.
Rather than wait and put up with the running toilet, try the quick tips above. If those don't work, call a Toronto plumber to come in and get the job done quickly. Since a running toilet is basic issue, it's a pretty inexpensive process.
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