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Toilet Plumbing Basics for Homeowners
Learn how a toilet works: the fill valve, flapper, supply line, wax ring and drain, plus which common problems are DIY and which need a plumber.
Plumbing & Water
Toilet Repair
5 guides, starting with Toilet Plumbing Basics for Homeowners.
Can a Leaking Toilet Cause a High Water Bill
Yes, a leaking toilet can raise your water bill. Learn how to check with a dye test and your water meter, and what else can cause a high bill.
Leaking Toilet Supply Line and Tank Bolts
Water on the floor near your toilet? Find out whether the shut-off valve, supply line, fill valve nut or tank bolts are leaking, and how to fix each.
Toilet Not Flushing Completely: Fixes That Work
A toilet that will not flush all the way usually has a low tank level, loose chain, worn flapper, blocked rim jets or a partial clog. Learn how to fix each.
Toilet Tank Leaking Water Into the Bowl
If your toilet tank slowly leaks into the bowl, the cause is usually the flapper, fill valve or flush valve seal. Here is how to test and fix each one.
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