How do you stop a ghost toilet flush???

Sandra Boster
by Sandra Boster
Changed flapper ... disassembled, cleaned, reassembled ... tried different flapper kit ... still runs water sporadically on its own.

  7 answers
  • Kim Kim on Aug 07, 2017

    You might want to check for cracks in your fill tank.

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  • William William on Aug 07, 2017

    Make sure the chain is loose on the flapper by a few links. Make sure the hose from the fill valve to the overfill tube is above the fill tube. Make sure the flush handle is loose and doesn't bind after a flush holding the flapper slightly off the seal. Make sure the float isn't binding after a flush. Next step would be to replace the fill valve. Sometimes sediment gets stuck inside the valve or the o rings fail.

  • I had the same problem once. See if this link helps! Keep us posted . . .


    http://homeguides.sfgate.com/prevent-toilet-ghost-flushing-35271.html

  • Melanie Czoka Melanie Czoka on Aug 08, 2017

    Did you try tightening the chain, or loosening it? I hate toilet troubles

  • Queen Queen on Aug 08, 2017

    I have the same problem and my latest find seems to be doing the trick so far. Found a flapper at Home Depot, Fluidmaster Perfor Max , flush valve repair kit, fixes leaks and saves water. It has an adjust flush right in the flapper. Be sure to follow installation instructions.

  • Gfl28201808 Gfl28201808 on Aug 08, 2017

    Had the same problem. I bought a new toilet.

  • All24081147 All24081147 on Aug 10, 2017

    Scrape bottom of unit where flapper is not sealing completely. Had this problem and cleaning like this solved problem