PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE
CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
Water
in tank runs constantly
|
1.
Float ball or rod is misaligned.
float
ball contains water.
Float
ball not rising high enough.
Tank
ball not sealing properly
Ballcock
valve
does not shut off
|
1.
Bend
float rod carefully to
move
ball so it will not rub
against side of tank.
2.
Empty
or replace float ball
3.
Carefully
bend float rod
down, but only slightly.
4.
Remove
any corrosion fron
lip
of valve seat. Replace tanl
ball if worn. Adjust lift wire
and guide.
5.
Replace
washers in ballcoc
assembly or, if necessary,
replace
entire assembly.
|
Toilet
does not flush or flushes inadequately |
1.
Drain is
clogged.
Not
enough water in tank.
3.
Tank
ball
falls back before
enough
water
leaves tank.
4.
Leak
where
tank joins toilet
bowl.
Ports
around
underside of bowl rim clogged.
|
1.
Remove
blockage in drain.
2.
Raise
water level in tank by
bending
float rod up slightly.
3.
Move
guide up so that tank
ball
can rise higher.
4.
Tighten
nuts on spud pipe;
replace
spud washers, if
necessary.
5.
Ream
out residue from port;
|
Tank
whines while filling |
1.
Ballcock
valve
not operating
properly.
2.
Water
supply is restricted.
|
1.
Replace
washers or install
new ballcock assembly.
2.
Check
shutoff to make sure
it's completely open. Check foi
scale or corrosion at entry into
tank and on valve.
|
Moisture
around fixture |
1.
Condensation.
2.
Leak
at flange wax seal.
3.
Leak
at bowl-tank
connection.
4.
Leak at water inlet connection.
5.
Crack in bowl or tank.
|
1.
Install
foam liner, tank covei
drip catcher, or temperator
valve.
2.
Remove
toilet and install
new wax ring seal.
3.
Tighten
spud pipe nuts;
replace
worn spud washers, if
necessary.
4.
Tighten
locknut and
coupling
nut; replace washers
and
gasket, if necessary.
5.
Remove
bowl, tank, or entire
fixture.
|
Dripping
pipe |
1.
Joint not watertight.
2.
Hole in pipe.
3.
Burst pipe.
|
1.
Tighten
threaded joint, if
possible.
Apply epoxy paste to
joint.
Disassemble and resolder
sweat-soldered
joint in copper
pipe
or tubing. Cut out and
replace joint in plastic pipe.
2.
Repair
by patching hole,
using
best available method, or
replace section of pipe. If
section
is inaccessible,
disconnect it from system and
route new section of pipe.
3.
Immediately
turn off water
at
main shutoff. Repair or
replace
pipe or joint. Avoid
electrical
shock due to contact
between
electrical devices or
equipment
and water.
|
Faucet
makes noise |
1.
Wrong
size washer.
2.
Washer
loose.
.
Valve seat clogged.
'ipes
too small or clogged.
5
:em threads binding against threads
in
faucet body.
6.
Stem or body threads damaged.
|
1.
Replace
washer with one of
proper
size.
2.
Tighten
washer on stem.
3.
Clean
residue from valve
seat.
4.
Replace
pipes.
5.
Lubricate
stem threads or
replace
stem.
Replace
stem or faucet.
|
Moisture
under fixture |
1.
Leaking
trap joints.
2.
Leaking
trap.
3.
Leaking
connections at fixture.
4.
Leaking
connections at shutoff
valves.
5.
Leaking
seal at fixture drain.
6.
Caulking
seal around fixture
rim faulty—splash water seeping.
|
1.
Tighten
trap slip nuts or
clean-out plug.
2.
Replace
trap.
3.
Tighten,
or disassemble and
repair.
4.
Tighten,
or disassemble and
repair.
5.
Remove,
clean, and reseal
drain
flange.
6.
Remove
fixture as necessary
and
recaulk.
|
Spray
hose does not function properly |
1.
Spray
head body or level
malfunction.
2.
Spray
head aerator clogged.
3.
Hose
damaged or connection
loose.
4.
Hose
clogged.
5.
Diverter
valve clogged or
damaged.
|
1.
Replace
spray head.
2.
Disassemble
and clean
aerator.
3.
Repair
or replace hose;
tighten
connections.
4.
Remove
blockage; replace
hose,
if necessary.
5.
Disassemble
and clean valve;
if
necessary, replace valve.
|
Shower
head leaks |
Swivel
connection O-ring or other
seal in poor condition
|
2.
Swivel connection O-ring or other
seal in poor condition
|
Shower
head water flow restricted |
1.
Shower head clogged. |
.
Disassemble and clean head. |
Shower
head adjustment handle binds
or does not operate |
.
Internal cam broken or other mechanical
damage. |
.
Replace shower head. |
Drains
overflowing |
1.
Pipes or trap clogged. |
1.
Use plunger or auger to clear pipes
or trap. |
Drain
sluggish with sucking noises |
1.
Drain flow restricted. 2. Vent restricted. 3.
Improper venting. |
1.
Clean drain. 2.
Clean vent. 3.
Install vent or larger vent |