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07/14/2016

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02/03/2012

How to Repair a Running Toilet

A running toilet can be a nuisance to your everyday life. It not only wastes lots of water, but it is SUPER annoying to hear. The good news is that a simple do-it-yourself repair will save you time and money on water bills.. (sanity as well)

After flushing, take note of how long the water runs and what sounds it makes as it fills up. If the water runs continually between flushes, you can probably deduce that the problem is a high float arm or stuck flush valve. If you hear the water running on and off, and there are minutes of silence in between hissing sounds, you’ll probably find the problem is a slow leak in the flush valve.

If the flush valve is closed and water is still running, you'll want to check the water level in your tank. It could very possibly be set too high. When this occurs, the water will spill steadily into the overflow tube. You can lower the tank's water level without shutting off the water or draining the tank. Simply bend the float arm down. This will not only repair the running toilet, but will save you money on your water bill! Flushing toilets account for thirty to forty percent of an average home's water usage. Lowering the water level saves water on each flush.

Sometimes gurgling noises and water trickling will occur even when no one has used the toilet. These are signs of a slowly leaking flush valve. As the tank's water level drops, the fill valve opens to refill it. Hearing these small noises in between flushes and throughout the day is often the only indication that there is a leaky valve.

08/15/2011

08/15/2011

08/14/2011

The faces of Jack's Plumbing during the annual fishing trip!

07/19/2011

If your toilet is stopped up and if the water level is low, there is an alternative if a plunger doesn't work.

Fill a bucket or plastic wastebasket with warm water and pour it into the bowl from waist level or higher.

Repeat if necessary after the water level is once again low.

07/12/2011

Do you know where your main water shutoff valve is located in case of an emergency?

Most main water shutoff valves are located in a basement, 1st floor closet, under house crawl space or garage.

07/12/2011

Tip: Consider replacing a water heater more than 15 years old. (The first four numbers of the serial number represent the month and year it was made.) Newer water heaters are more energy efficient.

07/08/2011

This is the face behind Jack's Plumbing...seriously!!