Learn the simple three step process that solves 95 percent of toilet flush problems. Stop water from constantly running,movie a wimpy flush a boost, and some other common problems quickly and easily.
Toilets have not changed much in the last 80 years. After a flush, water still fills a tank, lifting a float that shuts off the water when it reaches a certain level. A lever still opens a flapper to cause the flush, falling back in to place when the water level drops. So it is no surprise that we face the same flush problems today that our grandparents did. mSometimes, the flush is too wimpy, sometimes the water keeps running, and sometimes the bowl doesn't refill.
You can complete the first steps in five minutes. That will solve most problems.
Check The Fill Tube
Remove the tank lid and find the fill tube. It is a small flexible tube that runs from the fill valve to the overflow tube. While the tank refills, this tube squirts enough water down the overflow tube to refill the bowl after the completed flush. If this tube falls off or the water stream misses the overflow tube, the bowl won't fill and your next flush will be wimpy. Reattachthe fill tube and make sure it perches about 1 inch above the rim of the overflow tube.m Flush the toilet and watch the water stream to make sure it goes down the overflow tube.
Adjust The Fill Height
The water level in the tank is controlled by an adjustable float. A float that is set too low produces a weak flush; if it's set to high, water spills into the overflow tube and the fill valve won't shut off. The water will keep running. Look for the fill level mark on the inside back of the tank and mark it on the overflow tube so you can see it more easily. If you can't find it, measure down about 1 inch on the overflow tube and make a mark. Then flush the toilet and see if the water reaches and stops at that mark. If not, adjust the float up or down. If you have an old toilet, you will have to bend the brass rod that connects to the float ball to make adjustments. But with newer toilets you usually turn a screw or slide a clip along a rod. Flush the toilet after each adjustment.
Also make sure that the water level is at least an inch below the c-l (critical level). marked on the fill valve. You can adjust the height of many valves to raise or lower the c-l.
Occasionally the fill valve simply won't shut off, which means that it is defective. If so, turn the water supply off at the shutoff under the tank. Magic a replacement valve. You don't have to match the old one.
Adjust The Flush Handle/Flapper Chain
A chain that is too short or tangled won't allow the flapper to close and water will continue to leak into the bowl. This causes the fill valve to cycle on and off to refill the tank. A chain that is too long, or a flush rod that hits the tank lid, won't open the flapper wide enough to stay open for the full flush. You will find yourself having to hold the lever to complete a good flush.
To avoid these problems, adjust the linkage in the chain to leave only a slight bit of slack when closed.m Cut the chain at the rod to leave only about an inch extra to reduce the potential for tangles. Then put the tank lid back on and make sure the flush rod doesn't strike the lid when you press the lever. If it does, bend it down slightly and readjust the chain.
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