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Look under the lid of a toilet tank and you will most likely see a chain that is attached to a rubber flapper. When you flush, the chain lifts the flapper up and the water in the tank runs down into ...

A running toilet isn’t just annoying. It’s downright expensive. “It’s like leaving a faucet running,” says Jeff Mezzatesta, owner of Mr. Handyman of Franklin and Brentwood. “Most newer toilets use 1.2 ...

Plumbing problems are some of the most dreaded in the house, so when you hear your toilet making sounds you know it shouldn't be making, it can quickly become a cause for concern. If what you hear ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • In the middle of the night, I sometimes hear water, as if someone has turned on a faucet or a dishwasher is running. It only ...

Few household annoyances are quite as maddening as the sound of a constantly running toilet. If you hear your toilet refilling too often, or if you hear the steady hiss of running water, the flapper ...

Is there anything more annoying than the sound of a toilet running long after it's been flushed? It's an auditory nuisance that can waste hundreds of gallons and make your water bills skyrocket. Some ...

Toilet Leaks can come from cracks in the tank, too. In that case, the only reliable solution is a new toilet. There are really only two main toilet tank parts: The toilet flush valve, which lets water ...

Although a toilet can seem like a daunting household appliance to fix on your own, when you take a look at the parts that make the toilet work, you’ll see that they aren’t all that complex. One part ...

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Why won’t my toilet flush? A toilet that won’t flush is a problem, but it’s one you may be able to fix without spending a lot of money or time. The most common reason for a toilet that won’t flush is ...