A Raleigh plumbing customer recently wrote in to inquire about a plumbing problem they have been having with their toilet:
“I always have to hold down on the handle for my toilet to flush, why is this happening/can this be fixed?”
You are in luck, the answer is simple and this issue can be easily fixed. The chain connected to the flapper is too long. The chain should be no longer than ½ an inch longer than the handle arm at rest.
How to fix:
When the handle trip lever is all the way down on the inside of the toilet, remove the chain and hold it alongside the trip lever arm. Then, move the clip from the chain (fits in the holes of the trip lever) so it does not rise more than ½ an inch above the arm. Re-attach and flush to ensure that it is working properly.
If this does not work, the flapper is most likely water logged or broken. In either case, it will need to be replaced.
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