A toilet flush valve controls the flow of water ... water can leak through and cause a running toilet. Replacing this faulty ...

Replacing it is straightforward but has a few basic steps. Turn off the water supply: Use the shut-off valve near the base of the toilet. Drain the tank: Flush the toilet to empty as much water as ...

Toilets from 1980s typically use about 3.5 gallons of water per flush, while modern-day toilets use as little ... and at some ...

A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance ... stops when the flapper does seal down, it’s time to replace the rubber seal. The flapper valve is inexpensive and can be swapped out in minutes.

Toilets from 1980s typically use about 3.5 gallons of water per flush ... be better off replacing the entire toilet," says Harrison. Common repairs include faulty flapper valves, toilets that ...

The EPA estimates replacing an old, inefficient model with a new Flushometer that meets the agency's WaterSense labeling standards will save a business more than 5,400 gallons of water. This ...