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Tips to Avoid Plumbing Issues Caused by a Running Toilet Friday, February 28th, 9:05 PM
Tuscon, AZ plumbers offer quality insight into your toilet plumbing issues and how they can impact your home.

Tucson, United States - February 24, 2020 / Zing Plumbing /

All You Need to Know About Your Running Toilet

You may remember the old joke if your toilet is running you better go catch it. Well, that old joke actually has some truth to it. A toilet that won’t stop running can end up being more of a burden than you initially realize. Sure, the noise of a running toilet is pretty annoying, but the increase in your water bill is nothing to joke about.

A toilet that won’t stop running can raise your water bill as much as $100 per month. That’s is nothing to joke about. Continue reading to learn more about the causes of a running toilet, how to fix the problem and more importantly, how to prevent it.

The Common Causes of Running Toilets

The most common reason for a running toilet is the toilet flapper inside the tank. This device is a seal that works to stop the water from entering the toilet bowl after flushing. Essentially, it is the reason your toilet stops running or filling with water. That said, when the flapper seal isn’t working properly, the toilet doesn’t have that signal it’s used to and therefore won’t stop running.

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Another reason your toilet won’t stop running could be because your water fill line is set too high. If this is the case, the water will continue to flow into the overflow tube which causes your toilet to continue running. You may want to check your fill line before drawing any conclusions about the flapper.

How to Fix Your Toilet Issues

fixing running toiletsThankfully, when your toilet is running, the fix to the problem is relatively quick and easy. That said, it is probably best to call in a professional to make sure that nothing else is wrong with the toilet, including a leak somewhere in the pipes.

Sometimes, if a toilet has been running constantly for long enough, it could cause other issues within the plumbing of the toilet. When it comes to fixing a faulty flapper, though, the only thing you can do is replace the flapper.

Once the seal to the flapper is no longer working, the flapper is pretty much shot at that point and you must buy a new one. Thankfully, they aren’t that expensive and are easy to find. Just be sure to call a plumber to help you replace it and inspect your toilet in the process, this way you can be assured that you have a fixed running toilet.

Preventing a Future Running Toilet

Checking the tank of your toilet every so often is the main way to prevent this from happening. If you know your water fill line is set to the proper level, then just remembering to keep an eye on the flapper is your next option.

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It is a good idea to even have an extra flapper on hand, then you could potentially change it yourself the next time it happens. However, It is always a good idea to call out a professional once a year to check over your plumbing system to make sure everything is in order.

Zing Plumbing Can Catch Your Toilet

When your toilet is in the need of professional help, you can trust Zing Plumbing to get the job done right. With expert plumbing services in Tuscon, the community trusts this company because of its fast service, friendly workers and expertly trained technicians. They also offer great savings on their website!

Contact Information:

Zing Plumbing

3011 S Hearthstone Dr
Tucson, AZ 85730
United States

George Etchen
(520) 289-4693
https://www.zingplumbing.com/

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