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, pull it up and remove the old wax ring. Place a new wax ring at the base of the toilet and replace the toilet using new bolts. For more information on this, watch our video “How to Replace a Toilet.”
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 »
If the refill valve is leaking, the tank overfills and the excess water runs into the overflow pipe and into the... More »
The pressure relief valve could be leaking. Try operating the valve to see if it will stop. It also might need tightening. A gasket around the... More »
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 »
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... More »
The shower head may need to be cleaned of hard water deposits. Take the shower head apart and clean it using an old toothbrush and a... More »
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 »
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... More »
Instead of buying a new valve stem, try to ream the faucet seat with a seat reamer to remove any calcium deposits that may have formed from your... More »
Certain types of humidifiers such as the ultrasonic humidifier should be used with distilled water. If not, the humidifier could leave a sticky,... More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Whether your water comes from a well or from a municipal water supply, you want it to be clear, you want it to be clean, and you want it to... More »
This video will show you how to water your lawn properly. We’ll talk about the different types of sprinklers that are available from your... More »
