The float, the flapper, or the fill valve are the most likely causes of a toilet running continuously. You can perform easy tests like monitoring water movement to help identify the cause. Whichever ...

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 ...

The seat disk predates the Korky flapper, so your toilet must be really old if it has a flush valve that uses one. It’s a flat rubber disk that fits over the valve opening, held in place by water ...

Q: My toilet is causing me fits. The water from the tank is slowly leaking into the bowl, and I can’t figure out why. I have replaced the flapper, but the problem persists. What else should I do? A: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It’s annoying. One moment a toilet flushes reliably. The next, it doesn’t. In most ...

The way a toilet works is a mystery to most people. But like many mysteries, a closer examination may reveal that the toilet isn’t really very mysterious at all. In fact, this device is ingeniously ...

Compared with some of the headaches that go along with home ownership, a leaky toilet tank valve is a minor problem. Yet a steady trickle of water is a waste of both water and money, and eventually it ...

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