Q Our toilet has a noise like water running, but it doesn’t flush. It just kind of seeps and my water bill has gone up. Our plumber thought a new flapper valve was needed, so we installed one. It does ...

Toilet flappers (the valve seal in the toilet tank) can become old and worn-out. When this happens, water can seep through from the toilet tank into the toilet bowl.

Q: My toilet is causing me fits. The water from the tank is slowly leaking into the bowl, and I can’t figure out why. I have replaced the flapper, but the problem persists. What else should I do? A: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess ...

Q: My toilet will start running and then suddenly stop for no reason. It is keeping me up at night. What can I do? A: It sounds as if you either have a ghost inhabiting your bathroom, or you need to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s Detect-A-Leak Week, a campaign to encourage Oahu water users to check for leaks around their home and ...

A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess water is leaking from the toilet tank into the bowl, and your utility ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s Detect-A-Leak Week, a campaign to encourage Oahu water users to check for leaks around their home and repair them to minimize water waste and costly bills. WakeUp2Day’s Chris ...