How Do You Stop A Commode From Running?
A leaky toilet can waste untold gallons of water running from the tank to the bowl, then down the drain. The telltale sound of a the toilet refilling itself periodically will alert you to this potentially costly problem, which is easy to fix yourself. Possible Problems Step 1 Inside the tank, examine the chain that runs from a bar to the rubber flapper. Make sure the chain has little slack. Make sure any excess chain is removed so it doesn’t get trapped below the flapper. Step 2 Inspect the float, a large, softball-size plastic or metal ball that rises with the water level. A properly operating float will rise and trigger the refill line to shut off at a certain point. If the float is not rising with the water, it needs to be replaced. Step 3 Inspect the flapper. This is the rubber door that opens when the toilet is flushed and closes when most of the water drains from the tank into the toilet below. Look for deterioration, mineral build-up, rips or any other damages. Replace a damaged
