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KMS Woodworks on Apr 17, 2013is the chain The proper length? I have fixed some for some clients where it was left too long and it would get caught under the flapper. You also need to be sure the float is adjusted properly so the water level stops before it reaches the top of the over flow tube. this is a more common problem than the flapper.Helpful Reply
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Kathy on Apr 17, 2013thanks will check it outHelpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Apr 17, 2013If the fitting that the rubber flapper seals against or the flapper is not in the proper position or has moved sense you installed it the flapper will not seal properly. It is critical that the flapper lays flat when its closed and not at an angle from the pivot point when its closed. Also on the chain part. If it is to short also when you flush the handle you can be putting to much pressure on the flapper causing it to go out of alignment. So the chain needs to be just right. To long it hangs up the flapper, to short is causes it to become misaligned. My guess its to short.Helpful Reply
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H.O. Electric on Apr 18, 2013Put in the correct "ball and chain and seal" and change the fill mechanism. That will do it.Helpful Reply
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Kathy on Apr 18, 2013we have checked everything above and it still runs. what do you mean by correct ball and chain seal? we thought they were all the same!Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Apr 18, 2013Kathy, that is the point of my post also. They are not all the same. Although they all tend to fit, each manufacture has their own that work much better. like a car, you can get aftermarket parts, or the manufacture parts. Both look the same, but the original equipment always works best.Helpful Reply
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Kathy on Apr 18, 2013wow thanks. never knew that. will get on that right away. i really appreciate this. everytime it happens the water bill shoots way upHelpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Apr 18, 2013I have also swapped out just the "tank" part . I have seen tanks for about 40 bucks but the better one are about 60 to 70. This runs a bit more than just a "kit" but the install is easy breezy. http://www.homedepot.com/p/American-Standard-Cadet-3-1-6-GPF-Toilet-Tank-Only-in-White-4021-016-020/100599001#.UXAD4aJg_VEHelpful Reply
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