This article provides guidance on fixing a running toilet, which can prevent costly water bills and ensure the longevity of toilet components. It outlines common causes such as misaligned float valves, worn flush valves, and improper fill valve adjustments. The article emphasizes the ease of tackling such repairs as DIY projects, highlighting that replacement parts are low-cost and that many issues can be diagnosed by simply removing the cistern lid and observing the flush mechanism in action.
A faulty or misaligned float valve, preventing the cistern from shutting off properly is one common cause of a running toilet.
A worn or damaged flush valve can cause water to leak continuously into the bowl.
If the float on your fill valve is sitting above the height of the overflow pipe, this will cause the cistern to overfill.
Removing the cistern lid allows you to observe and diagnose the issue affecting your running toilet.
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