Toilet Repair
A toilet that runs, leaks, or won't flush properly wastes water and disrupts a household. This page covers common toilet problems and how to request repair service.
Request this service
When it's needed
Common reasons you may need toilet repair
- A toilet that runs continuously or refills on its own
- A weak or incomplete flush
- Water leaking from the tank, base, or supply connection
- A toilet that rocks or isn't sealed to the floor
- An overflow that won't stop
What's involved
Typical service tasks & considerations
- Inspecting the fill valve, flapper, and flush mechanism
- Replacing worn flappers, fill valves, or supply lines
- Resealing the toilet base where it meets the floor
- Adjusting or replacing the flush mechanism
- Testing for proper fill and flush
Possible causes
Related plumbing problems & causes
Worn flapper or flush valve seal
A misadjusted or failing fill valve
A loose or degraded wax ring at the base
Cracked tank or bowl
Stay safe
Safety & prevention
General precautions to keep in mind. These don't replace professional assessment.
- !If a toilet is overflowing, turn off the water at the toilet's shutoff valve where accessible.
- !A toilet that rocks can break its seal and leak at the base — have it re-secured.
Toilet Repair FAQs
Questions about this service
- Why does my toilet keep running?
- A running toilet usually means the flapper isn't sealing, the fill valve is misadjusted, or the overflow tube is set too high. Replacing the flapper or adjusting the fill valve typically resolves it.
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Need toilet repair?
Describe the issue and submit a service request. Availability is confirmed with the business — no response time is promised here.