Repairing a Noisy Toilet                                          1. Put food coloring in tank to help trace your leak. 2. Check your local  codes to find out if an anti-siphon flush valve is required. 3. Do toilet repairs when stores are open, in case you need specialty items. #1 Identify problem If water runs into tank after flushing, replace  flapper valve If water runs into bowl constantly, replace flush valve  assembly Sponge Rags or old towel #2 Prepare tank Turn off water to toilet Take cover off tank Flush toilet to empty water from tank Soak up excess water with  sponge Adjustable wrench Channel joint pliers Screwdriver Wet sand paper #3 Remove old flush valve Disconnect supply line from flush  valve Remove nuts holding valve to tank bottom Pull out old valve assembly Clean opening in tank bottom Replacement anti-siphon flush valve Manufacturer instructions Needle nose pliers #4 Install new flush valve Assemble new valve per manufacturer's  instructions Set valve into hole and secure Connect refill tube to overflow Hook up supply line under toilet tank Replacement flapper valve Utility knife Scissors #5 Install flapper Unhook arm or chain from old flapper Unhook old flapper Cut new flapper to match old Hook up new flapper and attach arm or chain Toilet bowl cleaner Drop-in deodorizer #6 Set water level and test Turn water on Monitor water level in tank Adjust valve to water line Flush and check for leaks

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