How do fix a toilet with a leak? The tank fills up, then it starts to drain, the ball drops and it starts to flush again?

The tank fills up, then it starts to drain, the ball drops and it starts to flush again Asked by blueangel36 53 months ago Similar questions: fix toilet leak tank fills starts drain ball drops flush Home > Home Improvement.

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You need a new flapper If you take a look in the toilet tank...you will see that when you push the handle to flush, a little chain lifts a rubber flap...that opens a hole which lets the water go from the tank to the bowl. When the tank is empty, the little rubber flap flops down, covers the hole and stops the water from leaving the tank. The water starts to refill the tank.As the water level rises, the floating ball also rises and when it gets to a certain level the rod at the other end of the ball clicks off the water valve.

The most common problem is the flapper. Sometimes it just needs to be wiped clean with a rag because it has gotten some water residue on it. Sometimes the flap is just out of position and needs to be adjusted to completely cover the hole.

If that doesn’t solve the problem...you will have to buy a new rubber flap. They are quite inexpensive and very simple to install. Sometimes, if we use a chlorine tab in the toilet tank, the rubber flap will start to wear out more quickly.

If the ’quick fixes’ don’t work, please be sure to turn off the water valve, usually a round handle located under the back of the toilet tank. You can turn it back on when a flush is needed.At least this will save water until you can buy a new part. Hope that helps.

Like this... I had this problem... Just go to your local Loews's Hardware or Builder's Square or Home Depot-type store, and buy a replacement flushing mechanism; the whole thing. It should cost no more than $25 or so. I have no skills when it comes to home repairs, and I was able to handle this one; just follow the instructions.

You'll want to turn off the valve below the toilet, drain the tank, mop it dry(ish), remove the old flushing mechanism, and install the new one. Shouldn't take more than an hour or so. Once it's fixed, it may still have a slow leak for a few days; this is normal.

The rubber stopper needs a little time to acclimate to your tank's drain. Eventually, it should stop. If you want to test for leaks after a few days, just add a few drops of blue food coloring to the water inside the tank.

If the water in the bowl turns blue within a few hours, that's a clear sign. Anyway, this is something you can fix yourself - a plumber will do the same thing for about $150. Sources: Personal experience .

Here are some ideas. First, sometimes, you can tighten the screw on the top of the ball arm and that will help temporarily keep it from draining/refilling. Until you fix it, be sure when the toilet is not in use, you turn the water off so it will stop the drain/flush/fill cycle.

You can buy the parts or an entire kit to replace the inner workings of the toilet at a hardware store or a Walmart/Kmart. You could probably find them at a large grocery store, too. I don't know how to determine which you need to do, but I'm sure there will be someone who can help you with that at the store.

Here is a link How to Repair a Toilet. Sources: wiki how to and personal experience Alley1999's Recommendations 3 Pack of FV216 TOILET TANK FILL VALVE FV328 TOILET TANK REPAIR KIT Mansfield Plumbing #210 Toilet Flush Valve Amazon List Price: $7.49 .

With a toilet tank repair kit You've most likely got a leak, probably in the toilet flap. That happens when they get old. They make kits to replace it.

The procedure is fairly simple: shut off the water, flush the toilet to drain the tank, screw out the old one, screw in the new one, and turn the water back on. The kits come with pretty clear instructions, and they're less than $10 at any hardware store. PamPerdue's Recommendations Korky Classic Replacement Flap Amazon List Price: $3.49 Or you can get it from Amazon..

Sounds like a flapper valve problem It is a simple fix. They are cheap at Lowes or Home Depot. You can usually snap them out and snap them in.

The tricky part is reconnecting them to the flush lever arm. Turn off the water to the toilet and flush it, holding the lever open to let all of the water drain out. Open the tank.

The flapper valve is usually black or gray. It is connected by a chain to the flush lever, and hinges on the overflow drain pipe that sticks straight up in the middle of the tank. Some flapper valves snap on from top to bottom, and so just snap off from bottom to top.

Their hinges are hard plastic. Other valves slip onto the hinge from either side, and their hinges are soft rubber. Remove the flapper valve and disconnect from the chain.

Connect the new valve to the chain, and install it. It should be as simple as that. Flapper valves warp with age, and don't make a good seal.It is a simple and cheap fix.

I hope this helps. Manimal's Recommendations MP Toilet Valve/Flapper Do it Flush Valve with Flapper and Chain Amazon List Price: $8.10 .

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