The repair plan for leaky toilet tanks depends on where the leak occurs.
Toilet tank pump leaking.
A new valve costs about 15.
A screwdriver adjustable wrench small wire brush sponge white vinegar and rags.
Leaking toilet tanks can be repaired by changing out the rubber gaskets around the tank bolts and the spud washer which can deteriorate and fail due to hard water and minerals.
Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the length of the new valve before installing it.
The largest seal is the one between the tank and bowl.
To remove the old valve you empty the tank and loosen and remove the nut holding it.
A water leak typically springs from a toilet s water supply fitting the joint between the tank and the bowl or water.
And you can t blame the water department for this because this is actually water being wasted hour after hour day after day non stop.
For this project you ll need the following tools.
A running toilet may seem like a minor issue that could be overlooked.
The toilet pump also known as the fill valve is a simple component to replace.
A break here will cause a major leak with water shooting out from underneath the tank at every flush.