Toilet Problems And How To Fix Them

Pressing the flush button or handle has no effect

When I push the toilet flush handle, nothing happens. Why?
This is because the linkage between the flush handle (trip lever) and the flush valve has become disconnected somewhere inside the tank. To fix it lift the tank lid and inspect the trip lever and all the connections made to it going down to the flapper at the bottom of the tank. Because of usage, water and mineral deposits can seize the flush handle and not let the tank ball seat properly. By squirting a few drops of a lubricating oil on the mechanism just inside the tank and wriggling it, it should loosen the deposits and free up the handle. If it's rusted too badly then you will have to replace that part. The nut inside the tank is a left handed thread so keep this in mind before you start. It might save some frustration. To loosen turn the nut clockwise.

How To Fix A Toilet F.A.Q.

• Exploded view of a toilet
• Water on floor around the toilet
• Pressing the flush button or handle has no effect
• There's the sound of trickling water in the toilet
• The toilet cistern / tank has a cold feel and is wet on the outside/ swetting
• The toilet cistern / tank takes a long time to refill after flushing
• Shower pressure drops when I'm in the shower / Flushing the toilet makes the water in the shower become too hot
• The toilet leaks after flushing between the tank / cistern and bowl only right after flushing
• There is a groaning sound about a minute after you have flushed
• After flushing the toilet water keeps running until you jiggle the handle or push the button again
• Water is leaking between the cistern / tank and bowl, slowly but constantly
• The toilet starts refilling all by itself
• Toilet blockage or toilet is blocked or plugged, and it takes two flushes to clear