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Toilet flappers are crucial for toilet flushing. Flappers can fail due to wear and tear, mineral buildup, or misalignment. A failed toilet flapper will cause the toilet to leak, wasting water and money.
Leaking toilets are common and found in every neighborhood due to some rubber toilet flappers decaying and warping after just 5 years. When a toilet leaks, caused by decaying flappers, the toilet fill valve makes a hissing noise when it opens and allows water to flow and refill the tank. If you hear this noise, take action right away to prevent water loss and a high water bill.
Identifying and fixing a leaky toilet flapper can help conserve water and reduce your water bill. Replacing the flapper is usually an easy and inexpensive fix.
To identify your flapper's failure check for:
- Debris on flapper
- Flapper worn or warped
- Chain too long or straight and lifts flapper even when you aren't flushing
- Flapper has deteriorated and no longer seals tightly
- Slime or debris build up prevents flapper from sealing properly
To repair or replace your flapper you may try the steps:
- Turn off the water supply to the toilet.
- Drain the tank.
- Unhook the chain from the tank.
- Disconnect the old flapper.
- Clean the seal under the flapper.
- Re-hook the old flapper or replace with a new one.
- Reattach the chain.
You may obtain free toilet leak detection tablets at our District office, 11 Reservation Road in Marina.
If you suspect a leak and need assistance, contact our Conservation staff at (831) 883-5905 or conservation@mcwd.org.
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