That constant sound of running water isn't just annoying — it's wasting up to 200 gallons per day. Downing Plumbing fixes running toilets throughout Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County. Usually a quick, affordable fix.
RUNNING TOILET REPAIR
A running toilet is one of the most common — and most costly — plumbing problems in the home. At 200 gallons per day, a single running toilet adds over $70 per month to the average Northwest Indiana water bill. Over a year, that's more than $840 wasted on water going silently down the drain. And that's for a toilet that runs continuously. The "phantom flush" — where a toilet periodically refills by itself — is a sign of a slower leak that still costs you hundreds per year.
The cause is almost always a worn flapper or a malfunctioning fill valve. The flapper is the rubber seal at the bottom of the tank — when it wears out, it allows water to slowly drain from the tank into the bowl, which triggers the fill valve to run to refill the tank. Fill valve problems can cause the tank to overfill, with water running into the overflow tube continuously. Both are straightforward repairs that Downing Plumbing handles with parts we carry on the truck.
We'll have your toilet silent and your water bill back to normal, typically in under an hour.
WHAT WE FIX
All the common causes of a running toilet — diagnosed and fixed in one visit.
A running toilet is almost always a quick, affordable fix. Downing Plumbing serves all of Northwest Indiana — call now or book online.
HOW IT WORKS
Most running toilet repairs take less than 30 minutes. Here's what to expect.
We remove the lid and watch the fill cycle to identify whether water is leaking through the flapper into the bowl or running over the overflow tube.
We press down on the flapper — if the running stops, it's the flapper. We also test the fill valve and float mechanism for proper operation.
We replace the flapper, fill valve, or both as needed. We carry standard parts on the truck, so no waiting for parts in most cases.
We flush and wait to confirm the toilet fills correctly, stops at the right level, and runs silently. No more water sound between flushes.
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