The heart of your toilet’s functionality lies in the fill valve and the float. When either of these components isn’t doing its job, water may continuously flow. Here’s how to figure out ...

Noise May Be Coming From Toilet’s Water Inlet Valve. By MORRIS CAREY and JAMES CAREY . Feb. 10, 2002 12 AM PT . ... A dry or deteriorated ball cock valve gasket can make the valve vibrate.

According to veteran plumber Roy Barnes, owner of Service Force Plumbing in Rockville, Maryland, “if your toilet is making a hissing noise, it usually is the fill valve. Something is preve ...

There are three likely culprits that can cause a toilet to run continuously — the float, flapper, or fill valve. Luckily, each is easy to replace.

Q:I'd like to understand just how water comes into the toilet tank. I have two toilets that overflow, and I cannot figure out how to stop it. I've tried to lift the ball on one; the other is on a ...

Causes. There are multiple reasons why your toilet may be making a hissing sound. It's usually related to water or air moving improperly from the water lines into the tank or bowl.

If you hear a banging or a bumping noise coming from your pipes after you flush the toilet, ... The fill valve is defective. The toilet lift chain connecting the lever to the flapper is too tight.

How to replace a toilet fill valve. The only part you’ll need for this job is a new fill valve, which you can get from Amazon or any home improvement store for about $15.

Your toilet is always there for you. Once you know how to fix the handle, the flush valve, and the fill valve, you'll be able to help in its time of need.

Dirt, debris, or mineral scale deposits can cause the valve to open randomly, making the toilet run intermittently. One quick fix for this problem is to purge the valve. My toilet's fill valve is ...

How to Repair a Running Toilet 1. Adjust the Float. The float arm controls the water level in your tank. If it’s set too high, water will keep running into the overflow tube.