2006-06-09 07:02:13 · 12 answers · asked by ern d 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The "flapper" in the bottom of the tank is leaking.
2006-06-09 07:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by parshooter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The flapper isn't down all the way. If it is running all the time it means that the hole in the bottom of the tank isn't covered properly...I suggest getting new guts for the Toilet.
2006-06-16 02:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by slatka_zeka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my experience, it's the little flapper valve in the tank that provides water to flush the bowl. They are VERY cheap and easy to replace. A new valve is a couple dollars, and can be installed in a minute or two.
2006-06-09 07:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by Karl the Webmaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The little flapper thing that does down and blocks the discharge hole. If they get soft and spongy they leak. If there is some roughness you can put vaseline on the opening and flapper valve and then it seals. Otherwise just spend $2.98 and put a new one on. Any idiot can change them.
2006-06-16 06:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a "Corky" flapper at Home Depot, etc. On older toilets the standard type is too stiff and doesn't seal well.
2006-06-09 07:06:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
funny, all the answers seem to come from guys.
just take the tank lid off reach down in there and check the seal of the flapper, maybe your chain is to short.
lol funny
2006-06-09 07:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by gin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
calcium deposits prevent the float from returning to it's proper position preventing the water from shutting off completely. Either emory clothe to remove or replace the works. I hope this helps.
2006-06-09 07:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by ciscokidofhearts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the plug does not fall into place you have to open it up and make sure it falls into place you will see what i am talking about when you open up the back of the toilet
2006-06-09 07:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by jerseyboxing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
float chain mechicnism flapper wear
2006-06-09 07:05:49 · answer #9 · answered by good guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some times the chain is to short
2006-06-09 07:13:22 · answer #10 · answered by exitonlymine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋