27/08/2026
That constant sound of a toilet running... 😩🚽💧
You know the one. That annoying hissing or trickling sound that keeps going long after you have flushed. It might seem like a small problem, but it can be frustrating to listen to — and every minute it keeps running, water is being wasted.
If your toilet keeps running after you flush, don't ignore it.
The cause is often a simple problem inside the toilet tank.
🔍 Check for any of these first:
• A worn or damaged flapper
• A flapper that isn't sealing properly
• A chain that is tangled or too tight
• Water flowing into the overflow pipe
• A faulty fill valve
• A water level that is set too high
💡 Try the food colouring test: Add a few drops of food colouring to the toilet tank and wait 10 minutes without flushing. If colour appears in the bowl, you have a leak.
In many cases, the toilet will run because water is leaking from the tank into the bowl, causing the fill valve to keep refilling the tank.
It may only require an adjustment or replacement part/s. If the toilet keeps running, however, it is best to have it checked.
Hear it running? Don't ignore it.
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