How do I keep my toilet from constantly running?

Kar31843870
by Kar31843870
  7 answers
  • Pat Pat on Jan 30, 2018

    Replace the seal inside the toilet tank

  • Ken Ken on Jan 30, 2018

    Pat is correct. Most refer to it as a flapper. Cost you $5 to $10. Really easy to replace.


    http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/plumbing/how-to-fix-a-leaking-toilet

  • Dianacirce70 Dianacirce70 on Jan 30, 2018

    see if the flap isn't closing properly. Sometimes those get stuck in the open position. If you can't adjust the chain so that it closes, its pretty simple to replace the insides.

  • DW DW on Jan 30, 2018

    1. make sure the flap in the tank is sealing and 2. make sure the small chain isn’t interfering with the freedom of the flap. 3. if you have hard water a crust can buildup on any moving part.. if #1&2 don’t fix it replace with a good quality repair kit. Korky flapper repair kit is good starter. be sure to smooth the seat where the flapper seats also..there is no toilet problem an average diy’er can’t fix or repair if you take your time and are careful..there are plenty UTube videos that show how, from the floor valve up.

  • Irene Marchionni Irene Marchionni on Jan 30, 2018

    need a new flapper kit installed.

  • William William on Jan 30, 2018

    I agree! Best to replace the flapper. They get hard and warped over time. Make sure the chain is loose enough so the flapper seals the opening. A few loose links will work.

  • Kar31843870 Kar31843870 on Jan 30, 2018

    Thanks, I will try that.