Do-it-yourselfers can easily replace a faulty toilet tank flapper without a visit from the plumber. If you have recently replaced the tank flapper and your toilet is still running, it may be time to ...

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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Q: Our toilet has a noise like water running, but it doesn’t flush. It just kind of seeps, and my water bill has gone up. Our plumber thought a new flapper valve was needed, so we installed one. It ...

Q: My toilet will start running and then suddenly stop for no reason. It is keeping me up at night. What can I do? A: It sounds as if you either have a ghost inhabiting your bathroom, or you need to ...

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 ...