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1 Broken or failing parts inside the tank (like a fill valve, flapper, ball cock or tank lever) may cause a toilet to run continuously. 2  DIY replacement parts for this problem typically cost $5-$50 depending on the brand of toilet, with an average cost of less than $25. 3  This project might take 20-30 minutes or two hours.
The two leaky toilets were the culprit, a hard pill to swallow but it was true. Now you may be wondering how much a leaky toilet can cost you. According to the statistics from my local water company, a small leak the size of the head of a pin, dripping at one drop per second can cost you 7 gallons per day. A large leak that is commonly found in toilets can cost you 200 gallons or more per day.