Adjusting the chain isn't the problem - it's as high as it will go and there's no slack. I've changed the flapper but that isn't the problem. Do you think it's the fill valve or do I need to adjust the ball. Thanks in advance...it's driving me crazy!
2007-10-10 09:35:27 · 8 answers · asked by Sunny_1_ 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You need the type of flapper with a float on the chain. By adjusting the float you can controll how long the flapper stays up.
2007-10-10 10:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by James 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but whatever it is, I did it too! I'm putting your question on my watch list, so maybe both of us can find out! Edit - I also tried shortening the chain, as many people suggested, and that doesn't do it at all. It's not like it's a huge thing - I maybe have to stand there 10-12 seconds to allow the toilet to flush - but my other toilet flushes by simply pushing the handle down until the flapper lifts and the water starts to flow out, and then I can walk away and it finishes on its own.
2016-03-19 09:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adjusting Toilet Flapper
2016-11-04 11:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by coak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the chain is as tight as it can be, then the ball is probably adjusted wrong. Like some one else said, replace the whole thing. Get a replacement that has a float around the fill valve instead of those old ones with arms and a big float ball at the end. To replace all the guts is cheap, maybe 25 bucks at the DIY stores. Should take about 1/2 to 1 hour to do it.
2007-10-10 12:25:37 · answer #4 · answered by stxboyz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The flapper with a float is the best suggestion. We use them at the hotel where I work ( 86 toilets ). It's a little piece of foam that attaches about 1/2 inch above the flapper and holds it open longer. Hardware stores should have them.
2007-10-10 14:11:58 · answer #5 · answered by Tim E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tighten the chain that links the handel on the outside to the flapper.
2007-10-10 10:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by yonitan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom had this problem and changing all the parts didn't help. we just got used to holding the lever down until the toilet completely flushed. Actually I think they are producing them that way as a way to conserve water. if there is just urine in the toilet it doesn't take as much water to flush. it takes more to flush solids so you have to hold the handle down.
2007-10-10 14:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by onemocc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's pretty cheap to replace all the insides so my suggestion is to do that it cost me $10
2007-10-10 09:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by polkyj7710 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋