The 3rd takes its everlovin' time and the handle needs to be held down and watched to make sure it flushes. One hardware store says it's a "two stage" toilet. I think he's full of bunk. What's wrong with it?
2006-06-12 01:07:44 · 9 answers · asked by Barbara S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
make sure the hole at the bottom front of the inside of the bowl isnt clogged....they usually will over time fill up with calcium and metal / mineral deposits... if it is clogged you can either get a dental pick and clean it out...or..empty the bowl (turn water off and flush it)...empty it down to about half...the water. get some muratic (swimming pool) acid...poor about a cup or two in there close the lid...open all the windows (actuall y do that first). close the lid and the bathroom door...wait an hour...then go in turn water back on and flush it several times in a row....you may want to hold your breath thru the first flush or so..that should clear it up.
2006-06-12 01:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jack Kerouac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look in the tank, your toilet handle connects to a chain which connects to a flap at the bottom of the tank. If you flush the toilet with the lid off and watch it. You should notice that the flap as it currently is will want to close mid-flush. The flap closing mid-flush is what is likely causing your problem.
To solve this, shorten the length of the chain between the flap and the handle. This will cause the flap to raise higher and stay open like it properly should when it is flushed. Then your toilet will flush like it should and you won't have to keep holding the handle down. I've fixed it on a number of toilets. Best part is, it doesn't cost anything to fix.
2006-06-12 01:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A simple adjustment to the handle should fix the problem. Take the cover off of the tank, and look inside. The flapper (the part that raises to let water into the bowl) is connected to the handle by a chain or a strand of rubber. Pull the chain or rubber strand tighter. That will allow for maximum flow of water, and it will raise the flapper enough that it will stay in the raised position for the appropriate amount of time.
If it is an older toilet, you may need a new handle or flapper. You can buy them at any hardware store in the plumbing department. They are relatively easy to replace. If I can do it, you can.
2006-06-12 01:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by lj1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bet the two up stairs work fine
the other get a toilet snake fish for children's toys...replace the inside works buy a kit yes the Handel also...an one pair of changle locks
(Big pliers) turn off the water read the directions
do step one to step 10.. take two aspirins an call me in the morning
2006-06-12 01:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by stillhappy89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea its becuse it is a "two stage" toilet thats what its called its because the lever that raises the cork does not raise the cork enough for it to stay open during the whole "flushing process" and thats why you have to push the lever while the toilet is flushing. I dont know how to fix it but my toilet is the same.
good luck.
2006-06-12 01:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by john 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this is a low flow toilet then they are slow to fill and slow to flush i recomend you go get a reg toilet from Home depot or lowes just ask any customer service they should be able to point you in the way
2006-06-12 01:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by Fred & Kim H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
y do u have 3 toilets? do u have a family of 12 or somethin
2006-06-12 01:11:16 · answer #7 · answered by THC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's one of those water-saver ones? I have one, and it does the same thing.
2006-06-12 01:11:54 · answer #8 · answered by AuntyB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a piece of crap and you need a new one.
2006-06-12 01:10:54 · answer #9 · answered by QTPie- Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋