{"id":4983,"date":"2022-01-10T11:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T16:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/?p=4983"},"modified":"2022-01-07T14:38:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T19:38:51","slug":"why-toilet-always-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/why-toilet-always-running\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Toilet Is Always Running"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/toilet-with-button-flush-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"toilet-with-button-flush\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/toilet-with-button-flush-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/toilet-with-button-flush.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/>You flush your toilet, wash your hands, walk away, and you don\u2019t think much of it. You walk by your bathroom again later on and it still sounds like\u00a0the toilet is still flushing\u2026 what\u2019s going on?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your toilet should stop running after its normal flush cycle. If your toilet is still flushing and no amount of jiggling the handle or messing with the toilet makes it stop, then it\u2019s time to enlist the help of a professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s time to improve your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/plumbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plumbing in Orlando, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The first step to fixing your toilet is figuring out the source of your problem. The second step is finding a reliable HVAC company that can perform the repair. Let\u2019s get into everything you should know below\u2026<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s Causing Your Toilet Problem<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few problems that may contribute to a toilet issue like this. You should check for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Problem with the Float<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The water level inside of your home\u2019s tank is controlled by an adjustable float. The problem comes when the float isn\u2019t where it\u2019s supposed to be. If the float is too low, you\u2019re going to notice that you have a weak flush. If your water is set too high, this is when you\u2019re going to notice that your toilet starts running continuously.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy and low risk to figure out if you\u2019re dealing with a water imbalance. Just flush your toilet and see where the water stops. Once you realize you have a definitive problem, our professionals can come out to your home and fix your float problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Flapper is Leaking<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your toilet\u2019s flapper is what\u2019s in charge of sealing the drain. If the flapper is dirty, broken, or even warped, then it means that you\u2019re going to deal with continuous flushing. If you look up this problem online, you\u2019re going to see a lot of articles and even videos instructing you to DIY. Quality toilet repair needs to be handled by a professional. We know it might seem simple, but professional service is always worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chain is Broken<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your flapper chain connects your flush lever and your flapper. If the chain is compromised or disconnected, your toilet isn\u2019t going to be able to perform its job. Our professionals can pinpoint the problem and solve it ASAP.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where Can You Find a Professional You Can Trust<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s incredibly important to find the right plumber who can perform your toilet repair. Figuring out what\u2019s gon=ing on is half of the equation, but finding the right professional to make your repair worthwhile is the crucial other half. Our professionals are ones you can rely on. We\u2019re trained, licensed, and we have the experience necessary to make sure that your toilet is in proper shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that DIY attempts and amateur work are tempting. They both promise to save you money and a considerable hassle. In reality, this type of work is only going to cause you ongoing problems. Professionals will get you the work you deserve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Contact Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. to <\/b><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a><b> for your toilet care.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are a few reasons why your toilet might be running.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[176],"tags":[80,396],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4983"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4983"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4983\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4985,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4983\/revisions\/4985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}