Check the flapper
A worn or warped rubber flapper lets water leak from the tank to the bowl. Add a few drops of food coloring to the tank. If color shows in the bowl without flushing, the flapper is leaking.
Adjust the fill valve and float
If water rises to the overflow tube, the float is set too high or the fill valve is failing. Adjusting the float or replacing the fill valve usually fixes it.
Check the chain
A chain that is too tight or too loose prevents the flapper from sealing properly. It should have a small amount of slack.
When to call
If you have replaced the parts and it still runs, if the toilet rocks, leaks at the base or clogs repeatedly, a plumber can find the underlying problem.
Need a hand?
If it is more than a simple fix, we are a call away in Clifton and nearby towns.