I have 2 toilet on my upper level of my home and both
will run intermittantly. If i flush the toilets it runs a normal cycle
fills and shut off. Then they will start running for no apperant
reason. I replace both wax seals and bent the float, adjusted
the float level screw. Could this be a vent problem i.e. wind blowing
accross my vent creating a low pressure and sucking water from
my bowl??
2006-08-22 06:50:57 · 10 answers · asked by james r 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It sounds like more of a problem with the flapper. You flush the flapper opens. The water level goes down the flapper closes. The tank fills and everything seems fine. Then about an hour or two or three later you hear the water running.
I had the same problem and replaced the flapper multiple times trying to solve it and also tried a kit to help make the flapper seal better. In this case none of it worked and eventually the water would start running again.
Then one time I was in a Home Depot and was looking around for a better solution. I found this replacement for the flapper assembly that completly replaces it. Instead of the normal flapper you have a drain with a rubber seal around it. A cone type assembly comes down and meets with the rubber seal to close the drain. I replaced the normal flapper assembly with this different assembly and my running water problem has been stopped for the last 4 months.
2006-08-22 07:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could also be the toilet flapper which is in the center of the bottom of the toilet tank. it made need replacing or when the toilet was assembled the flush valve that the flapper is attached to was tightened so tight that the rubber seal pushed up around and is keeping the flapper from setting correctly every time. this can be repaired by trimming any rubber away from the direct path of the flapper. let me know if you if this helps or you have more questions.
2006-08-22 07:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by reedingcorey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the flapper valve, it's the piece that the flush handle picks up when you flush. These can warp or get a small crack in them and drip water, making your tank empty over time and require it to refill. It is definately NOT a wind problem with the vent.
2006-08-22 08:34:29 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need a new flapper, the device that seals the water in the tank opening. Before you run out and bye something you don't need, check the chain, that connects the flapper to the lever, for kinks. May just need to be reset or adjusted.
2006-08-22 07:28:54 · answer #4 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the tank perfect lid off and take a glance. Are there bubbles the place the rubber flapper is ? that could might desire to get replaced. they're low-value and a rapid restoration. next element it consistent with danger is the flush valve. additionally trouble-free to interchange. value approximately $10-$15. additionally a no-brainer to interchange. Takes under a a million/2 hour of a few time.
2016-10-02 10:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the valve that the float connects too is probably going out, or the flapper is not making a good seal. buy a replacement kit, they are like $15
2006-08-22 06:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by dzr0001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless you regularly have hurricane force winds.
If the water dissipates somehow, or the floater position changes possibly by movement of the structure of the house, it might happen.
2006-08-22 06:58:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a new flapper or fill valve
thats all i can tell you without you being more specific
2006-08-22 06:58:19 · answer #8 · answered by imbrue001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um yeah
2006-08-22 06:56:39 · answer #9 · answered by biggdogg091 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dirty bugger! Have you 'pebble dashed' the bowl...
2006-08-22 06:58:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋