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Problem |
Cause |
Repairs |
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Water In Tank |
Float ball or rod misaligned. |
Bend float rod down carefully to
move ball so
that it will not rub
against side of tank. |
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Float ball contains water.
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Replace float ball. |
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Float ball not rising high
enough.
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Carefully bend float rod up, but
only slightly. |
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Tank ball not seating
properly.
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Remove any corrosion from lip at
bottom of tank
of valve seat.
Replace tank ball if worn.
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Ballcock valve does not shut
off. |
Replace washers in ballcock off
water assembly
or, if necessary
replace entire assembly.
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Toilet does not flush or flushes
inadequately.
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Drain is clogged. |
Remove blockage in drain with
closet auger. |
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Not enough water in tank. |
Raise water level in tank by
bending up float
rod slightly.
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Tank ball falls before enough
water leaves tank. |
Move guide up so that back tank
ball can rise
higher. You may also
replace tank ball.
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Leak where tank joins toilet bowl.
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Tighten nuts on tank: replace spud washer, only
if necessary.
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Ports around underside of bowl rim clogged.
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Ream out residue from ports. |
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Tank Whines
When Filling |
Ballcock valve not operating properly.
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Replace diaphragm washers or install new ball
cock assembly.
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Water supply is restricted.
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Check shutoff
value to see if it is completely open. Check for scale or corrosion at entry into tank or on valve.
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Moisture
Around Fixture |
Condensation |
Install foam liner. tank cover, drip catcher, or
temperature valve.
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