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common plumbing issues
Dripping faucets. Dripping faucets are usually caused by wear on one or more parts of the faucet. Since various faucet designs shut off water flow differently, a variety of components can cause the faucet to drip. In a standard two-handle faucet, a worn rubber washer/O-ring or a worn valve seat usually causes the drip.
Free-flowing toilets (water
keeps running). A flapper or tank valve that does not seat properly after the toilet is flushed usually causes the toilet to flush continuously. Until the flapper or tank valve seats properly, all of the water entering the tank flows directly into the toilet bowl. Sometimes simply jiggling the tank handle will reseat the flapper or tank ball, thus allowing the tank to refill and the toilet to stop running. If the problem recurs, the flapper or tank ball may be out of adjustment, the chain from the handle may be too long, or there could be a poorly adjusted refill mechanism.
Self-flushing toilets.
Self-flushing toilets do not actually flush themselves; they simply refill themselves. If the flapper or tank valve does not properly cover the hole in the bottom of the tank after the toilet is flushed, water may slowly leak into the bowl without the toilet being flushed. As water leaks into the bowl, the tank empties. Once the tank empties to a certain level, it refills automatically. The problem is usually corrected by cleaning or replacing the flapper or tank ball.
Toilets that will not flush. A disconnected handle chain may be the cause of this problem. If the tank is full, make sure that the chain connecting the handle arm to the flapper or tank ball is properly connected. If not, reconnecting the chain to the handle arm is usually simple. However, it involves sticking your hand into the tank to retrieve the chain. If the tank is empty, it may be that no water is getting to the toilet from the supply line.
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