When It Is Time To Call Someone
If you have adjusted the flapper, chain, and water level but the toilet still keeps running, one of the parts may be too worn out to work properly.
That still does not always mean it is a huge repair. A cracked or stiff flapper can often be replaced with a simple part from a hardware store. The same may be true for a float or fill valve that no longer responds correctly.
But if you are not sure what you are looking at, or if the toilet keeps running after your adjustments, calling a plumber may be the safest choice.
The most important thing is not to ignore the problem for weeks. A toilet that keeps running is not just annoying. It can waste water quietly every day without you realizing how much it adds up.
Sometimes the fix really is as simple as lifting the tank lid, watching the flush, and making one small adjustment.
