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Why does the toilet run every time a faucet is turned off or when the washer is done filling?
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∙ 14y ago
Pressure differences are causing the stop to bounce. This causes temporary water flow in the tank. A new float should take care of this issue.
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∙ 14y ago
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Why does the old exterior faucet make a whining noise when turned on?
Loose washer
My tub faucet is turned off but water still falls what can it be?
Depending on which type it is, it either need a new washer or seat in the valve. The washer is a flat rubber disk that seals when you turn the faucet off and the seat is a small rubber cup that does the same thing.
Why does water flow from a cpmpression faucet require the handlle to be turned more than usual?
The washer may have become cupped and it has to be opened more to get the same amount of clearance between the washer and the seat.
What is a washer in a faucet?
a washer is generally a rubber washer that tightens and seals as sometimes they will go bad and have to change it..
I completely close my shower faucet but the cold water still runs it is a two tap faucet and it is just a shower not a shower bath combination what is going on?
Proably the faucet has a worn out washer, replacing the washer should fix the problem.
Where is the toilet washer?
seal to stop water from runing into tank located between tank and bowk
What is a inlet hose on a washer?
It fills the washer with water from the source, Theres usually a cut-of valve or faucet on the wall near the washer for it.
Why does water continue to come out of your kitchen spout after you have shut off the faucet?
Washer worn out, washer seat damaged/corroded The most likely reason is that the sealing washer or seat in the tap/faucet is defective.
When the water valves under the sink or toilet are shut off the water till floes when the sink or toilet are turned on Why?
The washer in the shut off valve has probably split or come off completely over time.
Why does the new water faucet tip say on the instructions to use the fat washer if for inside faucet but not for the outdoor faucet?
more flow but do not last as long as beveled ===
Why would a outside water faucet loose all water pressure and when turned on no water comes out?
Supply line clogged. The end of the stem where the washer is may have broken off so that the faucet isn't really opening. Shut the water off and take the stem out of the faucet and see what it looks like.
Why is a faucet handle a screw?
When you shut the faucet off, the screw pushes a rubber washer against the opening inside the faucet and stops the water. The screw moves in and out in the handle to do this.
