What causes a toilet flapper to leak?

• <div><p>The main causes for a leaky toilet flapper include wear and tear or a broken or incorrectly installed toilet flapper chain. If your toilet flapper is torn or deteriorated, it can’t provide a proper seal to keep water from running. Meanwhile, a chain that has come loose, was moved, or just wasn’t installed right can prevent your flapper from fully closing.</p></div>

Can you stop a leak with enough plumber’s tape?

• <div><p>You can stop a leak with plumber’s tape, but it’s not a recommended way to repair a leak. To install it, you have to dismantle the plumbing connection, apply plumber’s tape, and then re-install the pieces. </p><p>There are better options for a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-temporary-fixes-pipe-leak.htm">temporary fix for leaking pipes</a>, such as repair sleeves, epoxy compounds, or pipe clamps.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2023
The plumber was very pleasant and knowledgeable. A must hirer for your plumbing needs.
Hampton Roads Water Services
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Reviewed in December 2021
Excellent service. Todd was upfront on everything. No surprises at the end. Professional and friendly. The best was the way he explained everything that was going on. I learned and thing or two and was very impressed. Anderson's Plumbing is my go to plumber.
Anderson's Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2020
Professional, customer-service oriented, answered questions and explained the problem clearly, gave us several options for the plumbing repair -- Jammal Lindsey was the plumbing technician who came to diagnose the problem and give us the options. This review is for that phase of the project.
Russell's American Mechanical
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Reviewed in April 2020
David has been my plumber for nearly 15 years. Whenever I need him, he is punctual, professional, efficient, and charges a very fair price. He is super down to earth and straight up with you. It's very obvious that he's a plumbing pro. I trusted him from the beginning and to this day I continue...
Richardson Plumbing Company
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Reviewed in July 2015
Once again, Don's Plumbing provided excellent value ($99 for 2 hours of plumbing labor) and quality results. Don was very flexible in scheduling my appointment (he schedules Saturday morning appointments, which is always a plus in my book) and all of my interactions with him leading up to and...
Don's Plumbing Repair and Drain services
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Reviewed in May 2014
Excellent response, professionally and courteously done. Decided to have both water lines moved to a better location and turned in better direction than originally plumbed. Work took three hours to cut out old plumbing and completely replace and re-route last 3 feet of original lines, and if you...
Dave's Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2014
The two person crew arrived timely and performed the work professionally with little to no interruption to our daily routine. We purchased a two-hour labor coupon; however, the plumbers were at our residence for less than 1 hour. Perhaps when we need additional plumbing service, Elite Plumbing...
Elite Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2014
Work performed to my complete satisfaction. Personnel arrived on time and cost was consistent with estimates. This provider is my plumber of choice - used several others before finding Norfolk Plumbing, but my search for a reliable, professional plumber is over!
Norfolk Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2012
They seem to know what they are doing. They seem reliable. They are some businesses that use them here for plumbing work. I intend to go to them if I have any plumbing problems.
J F Whitlow Jr & Sons Inc
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Reviewed in July 2011
Matt was a competent and knowledgeable plumber...he saw the problem and went on to make the correction. Matt handled all the paperwork since he spoke directly to the manufacturer. We are more than pleased with the Craig Plumbing experience and would recommend them immediately as...
CRAIG PLUMBING COMPANY LTD
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

Touchless faucets are reliable. However, proper maintenance is necessary to keep them running flawlessly. Keep the nozzle area and sensor clean to promote the best functionality. Additionally, consider where the touchless faucet you choose gets its power. Battery-operated models will need regular battery replacements to ensure reliability, and the touchless function won't work in a hardwired version during a power outage.

The main causes for a leaky toilet flapper include wear and tear or a broken or incorrectly installed toilet flapper chain. If your toilet flapper is torn or deteriorated, it can’t provide a proper seal to keep water from running. Meanwhile, a chain that has come loose, was moved, or just wasn’t installed right can prevent your flapper from fully closing.

Water leak detection normally costs between $100 and $500, depending on the severity of the leak, its location, and the methods used for detection. Some water leak detection services will also vary in cost based on location. This also holds true for the cost of water damage restoration, as building material costs vary by location.

A journeyman plumber is a licensed plumber with a state-issued permit who installs and repairs piping for water and heating systems under the supervision of a master plumber. Also known as a plumbing contractor, a master plumber is considered the highest level in this profession. In addition to passing all state-level requirements, master plumbers have several years of experience. They are allowed to lead teams, create blueprints, and design and install plumbing systems.

You can stop a leak with plumber’s tape, but it’s not a recommended way to repair a leak. To install it, you have to dismantle the plumbing connection, apply plumber’s tape, and then re-install the pieces.

There are better options for a temporary fix for leaking pipes, such as repair sleeves, epoxy compounds, or pipe clamps.

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