September 1, 2010

3 Foolproof Ways To Stop That Running Toilet

Everybody has had this happen to them.  That irritating sound of the toilet simply running and running.  Even in my house, I’ve had this happen to me.  And I’m an Indianapolis Handyman with over 20 years of experience.  And what exactly do you do concerning it?  Take a look at these several straightforward suggestions to repair virtually any running toilet.

Step 1: Alter the Lift Chain
Begin by jiggling the toilet handle.  It’s often ideal to begin at the easiest option.  If this puts a stop to the running adjust the lift chain on the inside of the tank. The chain “may well” be tangled around the lift arm and you might need to move the position of the chain on the arm.

Just detach the hook from its position and hook up at the subsequent position on the float arm, and if this does not work check to see if the float has become disconnected. Typically the top of the float must be a little above the water’s level. In case it is not, adjust the arm on the float until finally the float sits where the water level is about 0.5″ below the top of the overflow pipe.

Step 2: Check for Leaking with a Coloring Tablet
If the toilet is still continuously running, try utilizing a coloring capsule (obtainable at hardware of plumbing supply stores). Merely flush and while the water inside the tank starts to fill up, drop in the tablet. If your tank is seeping you’ll start to notice the water in the bowl turn the coloring of the tablet.

At times the flapper valve is the actual offender and doesn’t seal the tank appropriately. This ought to be easy to fix. Shut off the shut-off valve down below the tank and flush the toilet to “clear” it. Get rid of the flapper and exchange it with a completely new one. If the flapper valve seat is damaged, you’ll have to upgrade the entire unit, which often you can find at a hardware store. Be sure to adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions properly.

Step 3: Examine the Ball-Cock Assemblage
In the event that the flapper valve as well as seat appear to be in great working order and your toilet is nevertheless running, the ball-cock assembly may need replacing.

These are available as a package, very cheaply at your neighborhood hardware shop or some store like Lowe’s or Home Depot.  Next just drain the tank and substitute utilizing a ball-cock assembly kit. Be certain to follow the kit’s instructions carefully.

These particular 3 ideas really should fix 99% of running toilet problems which you could come across.  If your current toilet however falls into that one percent, you may possibly need to get in touch with a plumbing technician or an Indianapolis Handyman in order to help you further.  With an expert, this ought to be a very easy job to finish.

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December 18, 2010
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Ronald Fraley Sr @ 9:35 am #

My wife and son do not jiggle the flapper handle to make sure the flapper seats properly when flushing our larger sized water closet tank[back Bathroom].

I cannot show my hardheaded wife how to properly flush our toilet[jiggling handle while the bowl fills and feel the flapper seal].

My question:

Is there anyone that has a patented toilet flusher that has a timer on it that automatically shuts off the water going into the closet tank[even if it's not full] so my water bill will not be outrageous.

Something that is simple and not expensive.

Thanks ..

Ron Fraley Sr.

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