How to fix a Kohler toilet that is leaking or running.
Is your toilet making that annoying sound again, because the continual discharging of water that is, quite literally, flushing your hard-earned money down the drain?
It is helpful to understand what causes the problem before we tell you how to fix it.
A continually running toilet is indicative of an internal water leak.We need to check the inner mechanisms of the tank to identify the root cause.
Most problems can be solved by checking the internal parts of the toilet.
Even if you need to replace any parts, this is a fairly straightforward process and you can do it at home without plumbing tools.Kohler has a video on how to fix a running toilet.
One important recommendation is to locate the shut off valve.As long as the water flows through the plumbing, a continuously running toilet is fine.That is not the case when the water spills onto the floor.
We can perform short tests to determine the most likely cause of the running water in your Kohler toilet before we start checking the internal parts.The test is simple and involves four stages.
The tank is intact and there is no leak if the water level is the same.
If the level has dropped below some of the parts, the washer or flapper needs to be replaced.There is a leak from the tank to the bowl.
The washer at the base of the valve can be damaged if the tank is completely empty.
This shows the presence of a crack that allows the water to leak.This prevents an accurate diagnosis of the problem.This could be a sign of damage to the valve.The valve should be checked for cracks.
If you have eliminated any leak issues in the tank, you are ready to diagnose the problem.How can we further investigate the issue?
Set aside the cover from the toilet tank.Slowly move the inner float inside the tank.This could be a solution to the problem.If the problem is fixed, flush the toilet.Move to stage 3 if not.
Roll your sleeves up for this step.To make sure the plug that seals the hole in the bottom of the tank is completely waterproof, reach in and check.A correctly placed seal prevents water from flowing into the toilet bowl and fills the tank to the appropriate level.The inflow of water will stop when the float rises.
Something might be preventing an adequate seal if that doesn't work.The exit seal of the tank is the same as the previous step.If this helped create an adequate seal, check again.
You will probably need to replace some of the parts if you eliminated any issues with the seal and moved around the internal parts.The float assembly would be the first thing to be done.You can buy these from your local store.Remove the hose from the top of the part first, then the assembly, and finally the tank.Ensure everything is securely tightened by replacing the old part with the new one.
You might have to replace the seal if steps 1-4 haven't resolved the issue.Remove it before the water supply is turned off.Nothing is keeping the water in the tank if the seal is removed.Remove the old seal and replace it with a new one when you turn off the water supply.
The Kohler toilet should be as good as new after you fixed the problem.Don't forget to turn the water back on when you're done and keep an eye on the situation over the next few days to make sure the problem is solved.
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