How to fix flapper in toilet tank
Step 1Turn off the water and drain the toilet. Before you can check the flapper for problems, turn off the water to the toilet. Flush the toilet to drain excess water from the tank. This will allow you to inspect the flapper without having the toilet running constantly.
The flapper is a round rubber seal that stops water from draining from the tank and into the toilet bowl. When you flush the toilet, the chain pulls the flapper up so fresh water can fill the bowl.
Problems with the flapper are among the most common causes of a running toilet.
Step 2
Remove the toilet tank lid and look inside. Lay down a towel somewhere safe and out of the way, such as in a corner. Hold either end of the lid firmly with both hands and pull the lid off the toilet. Place the lid on the towel to prevent it from getting scratched.
Toilet lids are made of heavy ceramic, so don’t place them anywhere they can easily be knocked over.
Step 3
Adjust the chain length if necessary. The chain that pulls the flapper up can cause problems if it’s too long or too short. When the chain is too short, it will pull up on the valve when it shouldn’t, allowing water to drain constantly. When the chain is too long, it can get caught underneath the flapper and prevent a seal.
If there's too much tension on the chain, remove the hook attaching the chain to the flush lever. Move the hook up 1 or 2 links until the chain has more slack. Reattach the hook to the flush lever.
If the chain is so long that it can get caught under the valve, use a pair of wire cutters to trim a few links from the top of the chain. Reattach the hook to the new top link and reattach it to the flush lever.
Step 4
Inspect the flapper for problems. Remove the flapper by unhooking the sides from the pins at the bottom of the overflow tube, which is the open tube in the center of the tank. Inspect the flapper for mineral deposits, warping, discoloration, disintegration, and other signs of trouble.
You can clean a dirty flapper that’s got mineral buildup on it.
A flapper that shows other wear-related problems should be replaced.
Step 5
Clean a dirty flapper. Mineral deposits from the water can build up on the flapper and prevent it from sealing properly, allowing water to run.To clean the flapper, soak it in a bowl of vinegar for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, scrub the rubber with an old toothbrush to dislodge buildup and dirt.
Alternatively, put a few drops of baby shampoo on a rag and use it to wipe down the flapper. This will clean the flapper and add more elasticity to the rubber.
When the flapper is clean, put it back in place. Attach the hooks on the side to the pins on the overflow tube.
Turn the water back on and let the toilet tank fill.
Listen for the sound of water running to see if that fixed the problem.
Step 6
Replace a worn flapper. If the flapper is brittle and hard or doesn’t seal well after cleaning it, purchase a new one. Take the worn flapper to the hardware store and purchase a new flapper in the same style and with the same dimensions. You can also buy a universal flapper that will fit any kind of toilet.
To attach the new flapper, fit in into place and attach the hooks on the side to the pins on the overflow tube.
Turn the water back on and test the flapper to see that it’s functioning properly, and that the toilet isn't running.
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