Toilet Repairs

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Condensation forms on a toilet tank when cold water in the tank meets the warm air in the bathroom. You can install an insulation liner to minimize the condensation, sold as a kit at home stores. Drain the tank and wipe it dry. Trim the insulation to fit the sides of the tank then attach it with the adhesive supplied in the kit. Take care not to block the flush-valve assembly.

Fixing The Toilet Handle

A toilet handle is attached with a lock-nut inside the tank. If the handle is loose, tighten the locknut by turning it counterclockwise. If the handle is broken, remove the nut by turning it clockwise and disconnect the chain from the end of the trip lever then pull the handle and trip lever off the tank. Install a new handle, tighten the locknut and reattach the chain.

Adjusting The Lift Chain

If you have to hold the handle down to flush the toilet, the lift chain may be too long. If the chain keeps the flapper from closing tightly then it may be too short. Adjust the chain by hooking it in a different hole or by attaching a different link to the clip.

Fixing A Faulty Ballcock Valve

A brass or plastic ballcock controls the flow of water into the tank, it has a valve that is turned on and off by a float cup which slides up and down just below the ballcock. When the washers inside the ballcock become worn, the valve won’t close completely and water will run continuously. If replacing the washers does not solve the problem then replace the unit.

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