My toilet keeps running water after its used or at random times, why?
The most likely culprit in the case of the running toilet is the flapper. Often times, minerals or chemicals in the water either cause the material of the flapper to degrade over time, or coat the flapper in a thin layer of deposit, both of which lead to an imperfect seal between the flapper and the flush valve. This allows water to slowly run into the bowl, draining the tank just enough to cause the fill valve (or ballcock) to turn on and replace the water that is missing, hence the sound of a running toilet. If the flapper is in good shape, check the tank-to-bowl gasket for wear and tear, and check the fill valve for signs of malfunctioning. Q: If my shower is running out of hot water, do I need a new water heater? A: This will depend on your situation. A gradual loss of hot water when taking lengthy showers may be a sign that the size of water heater being used is too small, or the water heater has a low rate of efficiency or heat recovery. However, if short or average length shower
