Over time flush tanks encounter problems such as frequent jamming, rusting and resentation due to effect use, tear and wear and water quality. Fortunately, a number of issues concerning flush tanks are simple to resolve without the assistance of a professional. If this problem is diagnosed and addressed with the steps highlighted here, you will always maintain a proper flush tank. Here are some easy fixes for common flush tank problems:
- Running Water
One of the many problems that oftentimes come with flush tanks is witnessed through running water after the flush. This is as a result of flapper valve being poorly positioned and designed and therefore, it allows water to flow directly from the tank to the bowl.
Fix:
Move the lever down and open the flush tank to examine the flapper valve. If that is not in the right position make it sit on the flush valve seat properly.
If the flapper is worn, cracked or damaged then replace it with the new one as quickly as possible. Flappers are cheaper and do not require a lot of installation preparation.
- Weak or Incomplete Flush
A poor flush may be due to insufficient water in the tank with the rim holes under the toilet bowl being blocked.
Fix:
Look down the side of the tank and see if more water is allowed to get to the bottom of the tank. It should not go above one inch below the top of the overflow tube. If the water level is too low turn the float or fill valve to increase the amount of water.
Look at the rim holes just beneath the edge of the toilet bowl. Frequently they can be blocked with mineral deposits or debris. There you may use a small brush, wire, and vinegar to try and clean the holes, and of course, facilitate the flow of water each time that you flush.
Check that the flush handle to the flapper link is not too tight or too slack since either way will impact flushing effectiveness.
- Leaking Tank
A leaking flush tank wastes water and could lead to formation of puddles of water in the bathroom floor. The most common causes include worn out tank bolts, washers or gaskets.
Fix:
Switch off the water supply and to evacuate the holding tank by rinsing it.
Check out the bolts and washers that hold the tank on the toilet bowl. Screw them on just a little tight, this is because if you over tighten it, it is capable of cracking the tank.
If tightening does not repair the leak, then the washers or the tank-to-bowl gasket needs to be replaced with new ones. Always buy parts that will fit your toilet to prevent accidents such as buying the wrong fitting flapper leading to flood in your bathroom.
- Flush Handle Issues
A flush handle that sticks out, is loose or fails to response to movement appropriately will pose a problem during flushing.
Fix:
Pull off the tank lid and check the chain that is joining the handle and the flapper. If it’s disconnected, reconnect it. Slide the chain in such a way that there is some slack – but not too much.
If the handle is loose turn the mounting nut at the end on the inside of the tank clockwise to make it tighter. If the handle itself is cracked or chipped or if the handle appears weak after removing the screws, then a new one is needed.
- Slow-Filling Tank
If your flush tank fills slowly, it is possible that the fill valve is blocked with or without considering sediment or debris, or there is a restricted supply of water.
Fix:
Closed the water supply and twist off the cap of the fill valve
- Noisy Flush Tank
Several and unexpected noises during tank filling are due to faulty fill valve, or high water pressure.
Fix:
There are newer quiet fill valves on the market, instead of the noisy one, replace it. Most fill valves that are used in todays water heating systems are what are known as noiseless.
If the noise is arising from high water pressure then turn the water supply valve and open it to a certain degree to cut on the pressure.
- Overflowing Tank
An overflowing flush tank results from a faulty float or fill valve that fails to cut off the flow of water whenever the tank reaches the right level.
Fix:
Reduce float arm or float cup to reduce the maximum water level which is present in the tank of the water temperature. This helps prevent over filling of the tank.
If the float mechanism or its fill valve is dislodged, then having a new one is recommended.
Conclusion
Not only flush tanks but any other fixture can sometime lead to such problems which are not really tough to rectify with normal knowledge and some hardware kits. That’s why, if you notice that your toilet has problems such as running water, weak flushing or leakage problems, you have to repair it immediately in order to increase the efficiency of the toilet and save more money on the water bill.
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