Flushing toilets are generally pretty quiet. But every now and then, you may come across one that seems to flush with the force of a freight train.
If you find yourself living in close quarters with a noisy flushing toilet, there are a few things you can do to try to quiet it down.
There are a few different things that can cause a noisy toilet tank, but the most common culprit is a loose fill valve ball. The fill valve ball is what controls the flow of water into the toilet tank. When it’s loose, it can bounce around and create noise.
Why is your toilet noisy?
There could be any number of reasons why your toilet is so loud when it flushes.
But before you go tearing your bathroom apart, there are a few simple things you can check (and fix) that might just do the trick.
Check the fill valve
A noisy toilet is often the result of a problem with the fill valve.
The fill valve is located in the tank, and its purpose is to regulate the flow of water into the bowl.
If the fill valve is not working properly, it can cause the water to enter the bowl too quickly, resulting in a noisy flush.
To check the fill valve, first remove the lid from the tank and flush the toilet.
Then, use a plunger to push down on the float ball and stop the flow of water.
Next, check to see if water is still flowing into the bowl.
To adjust the fill valve, simply turn it clockwise until it stops. Once you’ve done that, test out your flush to see if it’s any quieter.
If water is still flowing in despite your adjustments then you will need to replace the fill valve with a new one.
Check the flapper valve
The flapper valve is an important part of a toilet’s flush tank.
It prevents water from running out of the tank and into the bowl constantly.
When water is running into the bowl, it can cause the bowl to be noisier than usual.
The goal is to have the flapper valve close tightly so that water only flows into the bowl when the handle is pushed.
There are a few things that you can do to make sure that your flapper valve is working properly.
First, check to see if the chain connected to the handle is too long or too short. If it is too long, it can get caught on something in the tank and prevent the valve from closing completely.
If it is too short, the valve may not open far enough to let enough water into the bowl.
Second, check to see if the rubber seal around the valve seat is cracked or damaged in any way.
If so, it will need to be replaced.
Finally, make sure that there is no debris or buildup preventing the valve from sealing properly.
Once you have checked all of these things, your toilet should be much quieter.
Adjust the float ball
One way to fix a noisy toilet is to adjust the float ball.
The float ball is what regulates the water level in the tank. If it is set too high, the water will run constantly, and the toilet will make a lot of noise.
To adjust the float ball, first shut off the water to the toilet. Then, flush the toilet to empty the tank.
Next, remove the lid from the tank and locate the float ball. It is usually a white ball attached to a rod.
Adjust the float ball so that it sits about an inch below the rim of the tank. Once you have done this, replace the lid and turn on the water.
The toilet should now be much quieter.
Final Words
A noisy toilet can be more than just a nuisance—it can also be downright disruptive (not to mention embarrassing).
But before you call in a professional (and incur an expensive repair bill), try troubleshooting the problem yourself using one or more of the methods described above.
With any luck, you should be able to fix that noisy toilet quickly and easily—and without spending a lot of money in the process.
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