Can you hear your toilet running as if it’s being flushed frequently, even though no one is using it? A leaking toilet can waste massive amounts of water if not rectified and become a nuisance, keeping the household awake all day and night.
If this sounds familiar, you will likely require some plumbing repairs on your toilet to identify the leak. Contacting a plumber is often the easiest way to diagnose and fix the issue as quickly as possible.
This post looks at why your toilet is running when not being flushed.
Excessive Running
Excessive running or “ghost flushing” is precisely how it sounds. It is the motion of your tank refilling with water, and this can be down to one of three things, a worn flapper, a stuck chain, or a float – either a float valve or ballcock. However, the main reason is a worn-out flapper.
The noise you can hear is due to the tank trying to fill up as water is escaping rendering it unable to fill hence the process repeating constantly.
The good news is if your toilet sounds like it is flushing, then this part of the process is working, and it is likely to be an issue with the flapper not sealing the valve shut once the toilet has been flushed.
To find the cause of the issue, you need to open the tank, and you will likely be able to spot the problem.
If you need further investigations or help to replace a worn-out flapper, you need to contact a qualified plumber for extra plumbing services. At Henri-Taylor, we can help you with your plumbing repairs.
