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Stopping that Noisy Toilet

So your'e significant other is constanly baggering you about the noisy toliet running after each flush.  It is a constant bother and also a big waste of water.  There is a simple adjustment that can be made , so follow this steps:

1. Lift off the lift off the back of the toliet tank and set aside where it will not falll and get damaged.
2. On most toliets there is a float mechanism that controls a valve that allows the tank to fill after each flush.  If this is not set properly, the water valve will remain open and that is the noise that you are hearing
3. There is a "cross type " screw known as a phillps head that controls the follow of the water.  Remember " Lefty loosy Righty tighty"  Making the screw tighter will restrict the amount of water.  Making it looser will allow more.  Since we want less water turn it to the "right" clockwise until the sound of the water stops

After you have tried the method above and the noise has not stooped the next step is to see if the "flapper" is stuck.  The flapper closes off the supply of water to the toilet bowel.  If if does not close after each flush. Water will be constantly running.

1. If you see a chain follow it down to the bottom of the bowl and you will see the "flapper".  The chain could be too long and can be easily adjusted
2. If the flapper is down and water is still running then it needs to be replaced.  Your local hardware or big box store ( Lowes or Home Depot) will have a replacement flapper or a whole new assemble.

What ever is the source of your noise problem, fixing it is a must for saving water and protecting your home from future damage.

by Matt Champlin -

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