If the toilet/commode has not flushed properly and/or the water level in the toilet is higher than normal, do not flush the toilet again. The toilet may overflow. If the toilet does overflow, please do not flush the toilet again. Clean up any water that may have overflowed. There are two situations that may cause this issue: If multiple toilets are backing up in …
Read MoreStand in front of the toilet/commode. On the left side of the toilet, below the toilet tank, find the turnable handle. The handle will likely be on the wall or on the floor, in older homes. Turn the handle to the right, to shut off the water to the toilet. To turn on the water, turn the handle all the way to the left …
Read MoreIt’s normal for the toilet/commode to run for a few minutes after each flush, to refill the tank with water. The mechanisms in the toilet tank control the amount of water and the length of time needed to fill the tank. If the water in the toilet is running longer than normal, continuously, or without flushing, there could be a couple reasons: The chain …
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