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... More »
How do I test my toilet flapper for leaks?
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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 color. If it has, then most likely your toilet flapper needs to be replaced. If this does not fix the leak, you may need to replace the entire flush valve. For more information on diagnosing a leaky toilet, watch our video "Why is My Toilet Leaking." To learn how to change your entire flush valve, watch our video "Installing a Flush Valve."
I think my toilet may be leaking. What should I do?
The most likely cause is that your toilet’s flush valve is leaking through the flapper, letting water continue to drain from the tank down into... More »
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,... More »
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... More »
What are the working parts of a toilet?
The refill valve, the flush valve and the trip... More »
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 isn’t letting the... More »
Where should I look for air leaks around the house?
Look around door and window frames, electrical and gas service outlets, outdoor water faucets, air conditioners, vents and fans and where dryer... More »
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.... More »
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... More »
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... More »
How to Repair a Leaking Toilet
If you discover you have a leak in your toilet, don't wait to get it checked out. As much as 80,000 gallons of water can be wasted each year by an... More »
How to Replace a Toilet Fill Valve
If you have an older toilet, a faulty fill valve can cause it to leak, wasting water and money. Generally, your best bet is to replace it. It... More »
How to Replace a Toilet
Has your toilet seen better days? Is it wasting water with every flush? Replacing your old, worn out, out-dated toilet with a new one is easier than... More »
How to Unclog a Toilet
When your toilet becomes clogged, your first reaction might be to call a plumber. But before you do, watch this video to learn about the correct... More »
How to Replace a Flush Valve
If water from your toilet tank is leaking into the bowl, the first suspect generally is the flush valve. In this video, we’ll show you how to... More »
