A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess water is leaking from the toilet tank into the bowl, and your utility ...

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 ...

To turn off the water supply to the toilet, rotate the shutoff valve clockwise. This valve is typically found on the wall behind the toilet or on the floor. Hold the toilet handle down to empty out ...

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Last week Mike Wilson from Any Hour Services showed us one of the main reasons a toilet won't stop running — the flapper. He showed us how to fix it even without any tools. This week, he's showing us ...

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When your toilet suddenly stops flushing or filling correctly, taking a look inside the tank will usually help you diagnose the problem. Sometimes, what's going on inside your toilet tank can let you ...

Q: My toilet is causing me fits. The water from the tank is slowly leaking into the bowl, and I can’t figure out why. I have replaced the flapper, but the problem persists. What else should I do? A: ...

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