A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess water is leaking from the toilet tank into the bowl, and your utility ...

Last week Mike Wilson from Any Hour Services showed us one of the main reasons a toilet won't stop running — the flapper. He showed us how to fix it even without any tools. This week, he's showing us ...

Q:I'd like to understand just how water comes into the toilet tank. I have two toilets that overflow, and I cannot figure out how to stop it. I've tried to lift the ball on one; the other is on a ...

The basics of how a toilet works haven't changed much in the last 80+ years. After a flush, water fills the toilet tank, lifting a float that shuts off the water when it reaches a certain level. A ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It’s annoying. One moment a toilet flushes reliably. The next, it doesn’t. In most ...

It can be a little disconcerting to hear your toilet run when no one has been in the bathroom recently. Rather than assume some kind of paranormal pooper is the culprit, it may be time to investigate ...