[header] How to fix a running toilet [title] Turn off the water and drain the toilet. [step] Before you can check the flapper for problems, turn off the water to the toilet. Flush the toilet to drain excess water from the tank.
[header] How to fix a running toilet [title] Turn off the water and drain the toilet. [step] Before you can check the flapper for problems, turn off the water to the toilet. Flush the toilet to drain excess water from the tank.
[title] Flush the toilet for five to ten seconds. [step] Once the toilet is flushed, turn off the water to the water supply system. [substeps] If your toilet is flushed and warm to the touch (which is normal), it's safe to assume your water is normal. [title] Check to see if the flapper is empty. This will allow you to inspect the flapper without having the toilet running constantly. [substeps] The flapper is a round rubber seal that stops water from draining from the tank and into the toilet bowl. Shut the water supply to the tank and unscrew the screw to detach the flapper if it's off. [title] Remove the toilet seat for the first time.