How to Flush a Toilet
Remove the tank cover and check for connection problems.. Ensure the flapper chain is taught.. Test the flapper seal.
Steps
Remove the tank cover and check for connection problems.
Remove the tank cover and check for connection problems.
Ensure the flapper chain is taught.
Ensure the flapper chain is taught.
Test the flapper seal.
Test the flapper seal.
Turn off the water supply before troubleshooting the flapper.
Turn off the water supply before troubleshooting the flapper.
Scrub off any mineral deposits on the rim of the flapper's seat.
Scrub off any mineral deposits on the rim of the flapper's seat.
Replace the flapper
Replace the flapper
Give a clogged toilet 10 minutes to drain.
Give a clogged toilet 10 minutes to drain.
Make your first thrust gentle to release air from the plunger.
Make your first thrust gentle to release air from the plunger.
Maintain the seal as you plunge with quick, repetitive thrusts.
Maintain the seal as you plunge with quick, repetitive thrusts.
Add hot water to the bowl if the plunger isn't submerged.
Add hot water to the bowl if the plunger isn't submerged.
Snake the toilet
Snake the toilet
Remove the tank lid and check the water level.
Remove the tank lid and check the water level.
Adjust a ball-and-arm float by gently bending the rod.
Adjust a ball-and-arm float by gently bending the rod.
Raise the float cup if your model doesn't have a ball-and-arm float.
Raise the float cup if your model doesn't have a ball-and-arm float.
Flush the toilet to see if you've solved the problem.
Flush the toilet to see if you've solved the problem.
Try adjusting the water level first.
Try adjusting the water level first.
Turn off the water supply before inspecting the valves.
Turn off the water supply before inspecting the valves.
Remove the fill valve cap and flush away any debris.
Remove the fill valve cap and flush away any debris.
Inspect the fill valve's washer, and replace it if necessary.
Inspect the fill valve's washer, and replace it if necessary.
Replace the fill valve, if necessary.
Replace the fill valve, if necessary.
Remove the flush valve if the fill valve was problem-free.
Remove the flush valve if the fill valve was problem-free.
Replace the flush valve seal if it's worn.
Replace the flush valve seal if it's worn.
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