How Do You Stop A Toilet From Running?
When water runs into an overflow pipe • Step 1 First, check the float ball. If it is submerged more than halfway in the water, it is waterlogged and can’t rise high enough to shut off the fill valve. Replace the ball. • Step 2 Check the guide arm to make sure it’s not binding on the inside of the tank or the overflow tube. If it is, straighten the guide arm. • Step 3 If the float ball and guide arm are operating properly, adjust the water level by bending the guide arm or turning the adjustment screws on the fill valve. Flush the toilet and recheck the water level. When it is adjusted correctly, the water level will be even with the fill line on the tank or overflow tube (see How to Fix Flushing Problems). • Step 4 Service or replace the fill valve. Turn off the water supply and flush. Open the fill valve, rinse the parts and replace any worn seals. On plunger types, loosen the thumbscrews to slide out the float arm and lift out the plunger. On diaphragm types, remove the top screws. O
