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: ...

The float, the flapper, or the fill valve are the most likely causes of a toilet running continuously. You can perform easy tests like monitoring water movement to help identify the cause. Whichever ...

Q • In the middle of the night, I sometimes hear water, as if someone has turned on a faucet or a dishwasher is running. It only lasts a few seconds, but it is of concern. It seems to be coming from ...

What’s the culprit: A worn or misaligned flapper can let water leak from the tank into the bowl, causing constant running and higher utility bills. Why it happens: Flappers degrade over time due to ...