The floater won't rise back up by itself and I can't see the reason for this. It doesn't look like anything is broken........so every time we flush we have to stand by until the tank fills up and reach in and pull the floater back up by hand.
2007-12-29 05:23:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Possibly the flapper valve (the "stopper" that blocks the hole going from the tank to the bowl, lifts when flushed to allow the water to flow) needs replacing. Also, the float could have a hole/puncture, causing it to fill with water, making it heavier.
2007-12-29 05:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the floater is a round ball it has a crack or hole in it and it sank when it got waterlogged. They are cheap to buy and take a few minutes to screw a new one onto the existing rod.
If the float is like a donut that slide up and down on a modern flush-control valve then you need to buy a new valve for about $10 or so. They are a little more work to put in but come with specific instructions and just need a pliers or wrench to put in.
2007-12-29 06:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the hardware store. Buy a complete unit. the valve that is. The stem valve, donut or ball what ever they have. Follow the water line to the tank. Turn off the water supply. you need an expandable wrench. Some you can do with a strong hand. Very simple job. Do not over tighten the lcok nut at the tank connection. Good luck. About $20.00
2007-12-30 02:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by FRUSTRATED 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you bend the rod (slightly) that the pick the flow is screwed onto downwards, (in direction of backside of tank), that's going to close off the water flow in the previous and cease the noise. If the venture persists after attempting this, you have a foul fill valve thats no longer remaining each and each of ways. those can be replaced fairly definitely, yet whilst the noise is going away once you raise the pick the flow ball, it style of feels to be remaining. additionally, inspect the pick the flow ball itself. If that's cracked and taking up water, it provide you this venture. They unscrew and value a pair of greenback from domicile Depot.
2016-11-26 01:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Floater is dragging against the walls of the tank or is full or water. Replacement tank kit is less than 10 bucks and a very simple diy
2007-12-31 14:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by Lon R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the floater
2007-12-29 05:33:26 · answer #6 · answered by smokey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
needs to be replaced, go to your local hardware store and get the parts
2007-12-29 05:29:26 · answer #7 · answered by Sophiesmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋