There are three likely culprits that can cause a toilet to run continuously — the float, flapper, or fill valve. Luckily, ...

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 ...

Let’s face it: for many Americans the bathroom is the first or second most popular place in their home. Certainly, it’s where they spend a lot of their time, whether they want to admit it or not. But ...

Open the tank, reach in (don’t worry—the water in there is clean), and push down on the flapper with your hands. If this stops the running, it means the flapper has lost its seal. Shut the ...

Q: My toilet will start running and then suddenly stop for no reason. It is keeping me up at night. What can I do? A: It sounds as if you either have a ghost inhabiting your bathroom, or you need to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. On one of my toilets, I have to hold the handle down for the toilet to flush all the way. What do I need to do? — C.R., Kirkwood ...

Q: My toilet is causing me fits. The water from the tank is slowly leaking into the bowl, and I can’t figure out why. I have replaced the flapper, but the problem persists. What else should I do? A: ...