Unplug a Toilet the Easy Way
Three words: Palmolive dish soap. Pour in some Palmolive completely around the inside bowl of the toilet and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then, use your toilet plunger. Repeat as necessary.
Why Does My Toilet Run Constantly?
Step 1: First check the guide rod or chain on the tank stopper. If the rod is bent or the chain links are twisted, just straighten them.
Step 2: Next check the float mechanism. If lifting the ball up stops the water from running, try to bend the float arm down to get the right buoyancy. If you notice that the ball has water in it, it needs to be replaced. Replace it by unscrewing it from the arm and putting a new one in its place.
Step 3: If the toilet is still running, the valve seat and stopper may have corrosion or build-up preventing the stopper from closing. Lift the stopper up and check for any objects. Gently scour the seat and the rim. If there is a great deal of damage, replace the stopper and valve seat.
Step 4: The flush valve assembly may have
to be replaced if the toilet is still running. Take the old
parts with you when purchasing new inside gaskets and assemble
to ensure a perfect match. If the shaft of the assembly is
cracked, the whole shaft and assembly will need to be replaced.
Again take the flush valve assembly with you to get a perfect
match.
How to Shut Off Water in an Emergency
When pipes burst, fixtures leak, or appliances cause
a flood, stop the deluge by cutting off the water at its source.
Take a moment to locate all of the shutoff valves in your
home so you'll be prepared for an emergency.
Whole-house shutoff. For a home served by a well, the shutoff will be on the house side of the pressure tank. You should also cut power to the tank so it doesn't detect a phantom pressure loss and burn out trying to compensate. In a home with metered water, look for the shutoff on either side of the water meter.
Remember, your meter could be located in the basement, mounted on an exterior wall, or even out near the street in a concrete "meter pit" where the household feed line meets the utility main.
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