Why Does My Toilet Keep Running? Plus, how to get the replacement parts for free

A running toilet is annoying, but it doesn't have to be scary. Jim shares why your toilet is running so you can fix it yourself or not get ripped off by a plumber who can fix it for you. In this video, Jim starts with why a toilet runs to how long it takes for a plumber to fix a running toilet. He also shares a host of tips on fixing a running toilet yourself and getting the parts for free from the manufacturer. Why Does Your Toilet Run? Jim breaks it all down here: How a toilet works (00:51 mins) Calling the manufacturer for parts/how-to-fix it (1:50 mins) Best manufacturer for a new flush valve (3:00 mins) If you see solids in your toilet’s water tank (3:59 mins) How to improve the flush of your toilet (5:14 mins) Call your toilet maker to get replacement parts (5:37 mins) How to fix a running toilet yourself (6:00 mins) How much does it cost for a plumber to fix a running toilet? (6:53 mins) Thanks for watching! Click SUBSCRIBE for more plumbing tips from Jim, The Grumpy Plumber.