Why Toilets Run
Almost always one of three parts: a worn flapper not sealing the tank, a fill valve stuck open, or a float set too high. Occasionally it's a cracked overflow tube. All are quick, inexpensive fixes.
What to Check First
- Jiggle the handle — sometimes the flapper just needs to reseat.
- Check the flapper chain for tangles or slack keeping it from sealing.
- Listen for the actual sound — constant running vs. intermittent refilling points to different parts.
- Call us if it doesn't stop — these are usually 15-minute fixes.
Our Repair Process
Most running-toilet calls are diagnosed and fixed in the same visit — flapper, fill valve, or float adjustment, whichever's actually failing, with the part replaced on the spot from the truck stock.
Frequently asked
How much water does a running toilet waste?
A constantly running toilet can waste 200+ gallons a day — real money on your water bill every month it runs.
Is this urgent?
Not an emergency, but worth fixing fast given the ongoing water cost.