Running Toilet
Part of our Plumbing Repair services
A running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water per day, significantly increasing your water bill. Most running toilets can be fixed quickly and affordably.
Call 305-428-3782Warning Signs
- Toilet runs constantly
- Ghost flushing (flushes by itself)
- Hissing sounds
- Water rippling in bowl
- Higher water bills
Common Causes
- Worn flapper valve
- Float problems
- Fill valve issues
- Overflow tube problems
- Loose handle
Why Immediate Action Matters
Running toilets waste enormous amounts of water - up to 6,000 gallons per month - adding significantly to your water bill.
Our Approach to Running Toilet
We inspect all toilet components to identify the exact cause, then make repairs using quality parts for a lasting fix.
What to Do While You Wait
- 1Turn off the water supply valve located on the wall behind or near the base of the toilet.
- 2Do not flush the toilet if it is overflowing or threatening to overflow.
- 3If you know how, you can carefully remove the tank lid and check if the flapper chain is tangled or disconnected.
How to Prevent Future Issues
- Avoid using drop-in bleach tablets in the toilet tank, as they can rapidly deteriorate rubber components like the flapper and seals.
- Periodically check the toilet for silent leaks by adding a few drops of food coloring to the tank and seeing if it appears in the bowl without flushing.
- Be gentle with the flush handle to prevent stress on internal parts.
- Replace toilet flappers and fill valves every 3-5 years as part of regular maintenance.
Running Toilet FAQs
Common questions our Miami plumbers get about running toilet
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