How Do You Fix A Low Flow Toilet?
The modern low-flow toilet was invented around 1994. It was designed to flush 1 1/2 gallons of water, while still flushing adequately. Previous toilets used up to 4 gallons for a single flush. This simply wasted water. Most low-flow toilets do a terrific job getting rid of waste. There are, however, common maintenance issues that arise. The main problems come from the fill and flush valves. Knowing how to properly fix your low-flow toilet fill and flapper valves is a skill everyone should master. Step 1 Listen for running water or trickling. If you can hear anything, even just slightly, you might have a faulty fill or flapper valve. Step 2 Remove the tank lid and peer into the water. The water level should be about 1-inch below the overflow tube. You should see no water movement. Slight ripples indicate a leaky flapper valve. Step 3 Shut off the toilet water supply. There should be a valve near the wall. Then flush the toilet to empty the tank. Step 4 Reach in the tank and remove the f
