Is Your Toilet Constantly Running? Time to call A Salt Lake Plumber

The sound of a constantly running toilet means money is draining from your wallet. If water continually runs, some potential problems should be investigated. You’ll want to solve the problem as soon as possible to save on your utility bill. A toilet that runs constantly can add up to thousands of gallons of water each month. This waste could translate anywhere from an additional $75-$200 on your monthly water bill to $2,400 a year. 

Keep your money from going down the drain; it’s time to call a Salt Lake Plumber! To learn more about our plumbing services, contact Plumbing Utah Heating & Air today! Our professional plumbers are available 24/7 to help solve all your plumbing problems in the Salt Lake City area. Below are some potential issues that you may be experiencing with your toilet. We can help!

A Cracked Or Decayed Flapper

The toilet flapper is what seals the water tank above the toilet. When you depress the handle on the tank-it raises the lift arm and the flapper. This allows the water to flow into the bowl. The flapper will sink back down and reseal the tank as the tank fills.

A Damaged or cracked flapper will not effectively seal the tank and cause water to seep into the bowl continually. This constant flow of water won’t stop until the flapper is replaced. 

Chain Is Broken Or Too Long

The flapper cannot seal correctly when a chain is broken or too long. If your chain is too long, you must shorten it by unhooking it and moving it to another link. If you discover the chain is broken, you’ll want to replace the chain right away. The longer you wait to fix it, the more money down the toilet. 

Bent Or Broken Float Arm

The float arm is what raises the flapper when you depress the handle. If it is broken or bent, the tank will not properly seal. If the float arm is bent, all you have to do is turn it back into a position where it will hold the float ball at the right height. Contact Plumbing Utah Heating & Air for help at (801) 601-1298 if it’s broken. We can quickly solve your plumbing problems and answer any questions.

Cracked Float Ball

A float ball will float on the water and raise the float arm to the proper height, which helps seal the tank. The tank will not stop filling if the float ball is not high enough. In addition, if the float ball is cracked, water will supply it and sink. This will force the water into the overflow tube, continuously flowing down the drain. 

Float Ball Improperly Adjusted

If the float ball is set too high, it will cause water to flow continuously. And, If it’s too low, it will cause the flush to be weak. If there are no problems with the arm or other components, and the ball is not cracked, adjusting the height of the float ball could fix the problem. This is often all that is necessary to set up a continuously running toilet.

Bad Overflow Valve

The valve is designed to regulate the amount of water in the tank. If the pressure within the toilet tank is too high, the overflow pipe will leak. In this situation, generally, all that you need to do is tighten the valve slightly to reduce the pressure. However, the valve may need to be replaced if it fails to regulate the water flow.  

For the Best Salt Lake Plumber, Call Plumbing Utah Heating & Air

Contact Plumbing Utah Heating & Air today when you need a Salt Lake Plumber. We can handle any plumbing problem 24/7, 365 days a year. When you need a certified plumber to fix a clogged drain, pipe, or toilet that keeps running, call us today at (801) 601-1298. Whatever plumbing problem you have, our Salt Lake Plumbers have the solutions!