I changed the toilet flap ,about 1 year ago,now the flap dosn't want to seat flush,and causes it to slowly seep(on and off),and then drains alittle then refills the tank ,first I thought it was debri floating in the tank,any ideas why the flap wears out?or what may be the cause.
2006-07-27 03:37:02 · 7 answers · asked by Hawaiian Eye 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1. when buying flaps, check the rubber sides for possible warping. this may defeat its sealing purpose.
2. try returning the toilet bowl lever properly, if it has one.
3. check for obstructions between the hole and the flap. a small object/s may have found its way and stucked preventing the seal to work.
4. calcium or other mineral in water may have build up in the sealed area.
5. clean toilet water holder regularly. :-) and check for missing parts that may be holding the flap.
regards.
2006-07-27 04:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by Ley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use in tank toilet cleaners (the drop in pucks), the chemicals in them can and will damage the rubber components in the toilet tank, most noticeable is the flapper valve. It will probably expand the rubber and make it warp. Buy a new valve and install and don't use the in tank cleaners for longer life. And don't buy the cheapest flapper you can find, pick a mid priced one.
2006-07-27 04:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the flap could be warped causing water to seep down there, just buy another flap there only a couple of bucks
2006-07-27 03:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an annoying bathroom flap on a similar time as i exchange into residing in an house. it may be useful to you to easily replace it. $3 for a clean bathroom flapper, 2min to alter it - $seventy 5 water invoice. i could shop a spare, merely in case!
2016-11-03 02:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked for "calcium" build up around the drain?
Wouldn't take much.
If the flap is not seating, It could be that.
2006-07-27 03:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flapper valves don't last forever, but it SHOULD last more than a year.
Just change it. They are cheap!
If it's good for another year, it's one less thing to give you a headache
2006-07-27 03:43:08 · answer #6 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably got a cheap flap last time try something a little more expensive this time, it might last longer.
2006-07-27 04:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by handydaddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋