The toilet is running because either water is running in the toilet or water is running out. You need to replace the fill valve and/or the flapper. VIEW E-EDITION. 25¢ for 3 mos.

Q:I'd like to understand just how water comes into the toilet tank. I have two toilets that overflow, and I cannot figure out how to stop it. I've tried to lift the ball on one; the other is on a ...

The basics of how a toilet works haven't changed much in the last 80+ years. After a flush, water fills the toilet tank, lifting a float that shuts off the water when it reaches a certain level.A ...

At the same time the water entering the toilet tank is comparatively cold—about 50° to 60°F. When the warm, moist air hits the cool porcelain toilet surfaces, the air condenses, turns to water ...

Here's how to stop a running toilet. ... Make sure it’s attached tightly to the fill valve and that water is going from the valve, through the tube, and into the overflow pipe.

How to Repair a Running Toilet 1. Adjust the Float. The float arm controls the water level in your tank. If it’s set too high, water will keep running into the overflow tube.

Now the hammering continues until the toilet's water tank is filled. We turned off the water at the main again, and this time did not open the valve all the way, but it didn't help.

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If only that gentle sound of running water you hear at night were a stream, a brook, a gentle rain. But no, it’s the toilet. Some run in cycles as the holding tank gradually empties, then fil… ...

A toilet that won't stop running isn't just annoying – it costs you money. The fix is usually to replace the fill valve and flapper assembly. Here's what you need to DIY this project: 1. Shut ...

Flush the toilet, which will remove most of the water from the tank, and examine the valve to see if there is any debris that might be interfering with smooth operation.