Though your toilet should last around 50 years, these two parts will wear out within about five years, leading to wasted water. Luckily, it's an easy DIY fix.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is a Bidet the Perfect Gift? A toilet flush valve controls the flow of water from the tank into the toilet bowl. It is made of a ...

Q: My toilet is causing me fits. The water from the tank is slowly leaking into the bowl, and I can’t figure out why. I have replaced the flapper, but the problem persists. What else should I do? A: ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A running toilet isn't just a nuisance; it's a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess ...

Q: My toilet will start running and then suddenly stop for no reason. It is keeping me up at night. What can I do? A: It sounds as if you either have a ghost inhabiting your bathroom, or you need to ...

Toilets should be seen and not heard, which is why learning how to fix a running toilet is a skill most homeowners would be wise to pick up. (And you only thought that you just needed to know how to ...

Q: We seem to have a flapper problem with two toilets. We've replaced the flappers several times, but the toilets continue to run. It seems like they don't close every time. Does it help to weigh down ...

If colored water appears in the toilet bowl, you have a leak. Visual Inspection: Remove the tank lid and inspect the flapper and flush valve assembly for visible signs of damage or wear. Check for ...