I have an American Standard toilet I installed last year. I don't know much about plumbing, but I was able to install this toilet. It seems to function okay, except for what I think is a mechanical problem.
Sometimes when the toilet is flushed, the flapper doesn't close and water keeps running. The handle feels like it's slightly stuck in the up position. I looked inside the tank once when it was doing this, and the chain attached to the handle was slack. I don't understand why the flapper isn't closing. I've tried putting more slack in the chain and loosening the plastic nut that holds the handle on the toilet, but it doesn't seem to be helping.
How can I fix this?
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Best Answer
Check for any debris around the flapper and its hinges. It is the flapper moving back to the original closed position that puts the handle back in the correct position, not the handle that moves the flapper (when closing, obviously when you flush the handle opens the flapper). You have the right idea with adjusting the chain to ensure there is always slack.
There are usually a couple positions for the chain to attach on the handle itself - try a different position.
If all else fails, try replacing the flapper.