What to do with a Running Toilet

What to check for:
• Float arm not rising high enough.
• Water-filled float ball.
• Tank stopper not seating properly.
• Corroded flush valve seal.
• Cracked overflow tube.
• Ball cock valve doesn't shut off.

What to do:
• Bend float arm down or away from tank wall.
• Replace ball.
• Adjust stopper guide rod and lift wires or chain. Replace defective stopper.
• Scour valve seat or replace.
• Replace tube or install new flush valve assembly.
• Oil trip lever, replace faulty washers, or install new ball cock assembly.
What to do with an Inadequate flush

What to check for:
• Faulty linkage between handle and trip lever.
• Tank stopper closes before tank empties.
• Leak between tank and bowl.
• Clogged flush passages.

What to do with an Inadequate flush

What to do:
• Tighten setscrew on handle linkage or replace handle.
• Adjust stopper guide rod and lift wires or chain.
• Tighten tank bolts or couplings or replace gasket.
• Clear obstructions from passages with wire.

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