Trickling water in toilet?

Dumbledore

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 9:02 am

Is it normal that lately I hear a constant light trickling sound coming from my toilet? I didn't have this before what can be the issue? I checked and didn't see any leaks

salamanca

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 9:05 am

Dumbledore wrote:

Is it normal that lately I hear a constant light trickling sound coming from my toilet? I didn't have this before what can be the issue? I checked and didn't see any leaks

Check the overflow pipe. The water may be constantly running into it if the fill valve needs to be replaced.

Dumbledore

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 9:07 am

salamanca wrote:

Check the overflow pipe. The water may be constantly running into it if the fill valve needs to be replaced.

No idea what you are talking about! I guess I need to call a handyman

dena613

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 9:11 am

Call a plumber
You can end up with a $1000 water bill

zaq

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 9:21 am

If you have a tank style toilet, the plug in the bottom of the tank that lifts up to let the water flush, may not be closing completely and therefore allowing water to trickle into the bowl.

613mitzvahgirl

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 9:22 am

We had this a few months ago. BhBh we called a plumber. He came and said if we didn’t it would’ve caused problems. I think you should call a plumber- this shouldn’t be happening.
Hatzlocha

Dumbledore

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 9:24 am

613mitzvahgirl wrote:

We had this a few months ago. BhBh we called a plumber. He came and said if we didn’t it would’ve caused problems. I think you should call a plumber- this shouldn’t be happening.
Hatzlocha

Thank you!

ddmom

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 9:29 am

zaq wrote:

If you have a tank style toilet, the plug in the bottom of the tank that lifts up to let the water flush, may not be closing completely and therefore allowing water to trickle into the bowl.

This is most common repair. Super easy to do it on your own. Regular wear and tear!

cholentfan1

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 10:33 am

We had something like this and it turned out the flush mechanism was worn out and needed replacing. The marvels of youtube meant we replaced it ourselves.

lucky14

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 11:05 am

cholentfan1 wrote:

We had something like this and it turned out the flush mechanism was worn out and needed replacing. The marvels of youtube meant we replaced it ourselves.

Yeah I was going to suggest to YouTube it. Save a lot of money on a plumber. And you definitely want to fix that if you’re paying for water…

Dumbledore

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 11:58 am

lucky14 wrote:

Yeah I was going to suggest to YouTube it. Save a lot of money on a plumber. And you definitely want to fix that if you’re paying for water…

I'm not paying for water bill.

mom2mysouls

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 12:19 pm

Dumbledore wrote:

I'm not paying for water bill.

Maybe the landlord will take care of it, if he cares about the water bill. It's a simple piece from home depot, a flapper or new chain...

Dumbledore

Wed, Nov 01 2023, 2:37 pm

mom2mysouls wrote:

Maybe the landlord will take care of it, if he cares about the water bill. It's a simple piece from home depot, a flapper or new chain...

I called a plumber bh I just needed a new flapper and chain