How do you quickly fix a running toilet that is wasting hundreds of gallons of water per day?

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I hear a constant hissing sound of water running in my bathroom. How do I identify and replace the failing rubber seal inside the tank?

DrainDoctor · Answer

Remove the tank lid and inspect the flapper—the round rubber seal at the bottom. Over years, chlorine warps this rubber, preventing it from sitting flat, which allows water to leak constantly into the bowl. Turn off the water valve, snap off the old flapper, and clip a $5 replacement onto the flush

How do you quickly fix a running toilet that is wasting hundreds of gallons of water per day?

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