- What is a pressure assist toilet?
It is a type of flush mechanism that uses both water and compressed air to flush the toilet, which helps eliminate clogs by flushing waster further...
- My toilet is constantly running causing ripples in the bowl. What’s wrong?
Either the float on the fill valve is stuck or it is set too high, causing water to overflow from the tank into the bowl through the overflow tube....
- I think my flush valve is leaking, is there a way to fix this without removing the tank from the bowl?
Maybe. Start by checking the flapper, which is the rubber and plastic assembly piece that is attached to the chain. When the tank lever is pressed,...
- I think my toilet may be leaking. What should I do?
The most likely cause is that your toilets flush valve is leaking through the flapper, letting water continue to drain from the tank down into...
- Why is water leaking from the base of my toilet?
Most likely the wax ring at the base of your toilet has failed. To replace it you will need to loosen the bolts that hold the toilet to the floor,...
- What type of plunger should I use to unclog my toilet?
The best type of plunger to buy is one that includes a flange around the bottom. This allows the plunger to create a better seal inside the toilet....
- How do I test my toilet flapper for leaks?
Test your toilet flapper by pouring a bit of food coloring into the tank, then check back in 15 minutes to see if the water in the bowl has changed...
- What is an anti-siphon toilet fill valve?
The anti-siphon protection prevents the toilet tank water from getting into your home water supply...
- How do I replace a damaged refill valve?
Turn off the toilets water supply valve, flush the toilet and sponge out any remaining water in the tank. The refill valve is usually removed by...
- How do I adjust toilet water level?
To adjust the water level on a toilet with modern tank components, there is a lock ring or pinch clamp that allows you to raise or lower the float...
- How high should the water level in the toilet tank be?
It needs to be high enough for complete flushes, but it should be below the top of the overflow pipe. The tank should have a colored or molded water...
- Why is water constantly running into my toilet?
If the refill valve is leaking, the tank overfills and the excess water runs into the overflow pipe and into the...
- Can I test to see if the leak is coming from the refill or the flush valve?
Yes. Shut off the water supply to the toilet. Mark the water level on the inside of the tank with a pencil. Check the water level in 10 or 20...
- How do I test to see if water is leaking from the tank into the bowl?
After flushing the toilet, let it refill. Now put a few drops of food coloring into the tank. If the color appears in the bowl after a few minutes,...
- Mt toilet fills up every 10 minutes. What is the problem?
More than likely, water is leaking from the tank into the bowl. This could be the result of the lift chain being tangled which isnt letting the...
- What are the working parts of a toilet?
The refill valve, the flush valve and the trip...
- Why isn't my toilet bowl filling up?
See if you toilet has an overflow pipe. If so, a rubber tube should go into it. It has a metal clip on it and sometimes it can come...
- What do I do if there is a crack in my toilet bowl?
If it is small crack, you can try to repair it. Drain the toilet, dry it off, apply some Plumbers Goop and let it dry completely before refilling...
- There is water seeping from around the base of my toilet. What do I need to do to solve this problem?
Your wax gasket is probably not working anymore. This is a simple problem to fix. You need to remove the toilet and install a new wax ring. While...
- What does the toilet vent pipe do?
It is a pipe that runs from the toilet drain to the outside, usually to the roof. This prevents air lock in the drain...