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  • Nov 20, 2009, 09:25 AM
    enrique623
    Toilet inside drip and refills every so often
    We hear drip of water from inside the toilet and toilet refills every so often. If I push down on the flapper, it stops dripping. I cleaned the flapper and where the flapper rests with vinegar. Any other suggestions aside from replacing the flapper? Thanks, Enrique
  • Nov 20, 2009, 11:22 AM
    massplumber2008
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    Hi Enrique...

    Nope... replace the flapper.. no way around it. Try to replace it with an exact replacement if possible (usually found at a plumbing supply store). Otherwise, the universal flappers work... sometimes.

    Finally, if you find the flapper replacement doesn't end up mating up to the old flush valve assembly perfectly (still drips) I want you to be prepared to replace the entire flush valve assembly. If you end up doing this, you will want to purchase a fluidmaster complete repair kit and replace the fill valve to the toilet at the same time... ;).

    Let us know if you want to discuss more... O.K.?

    MARK

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