Some plumbing problems definitely warrant calling in a professional. But the issues that occur most frequently–leaky toilet tank valves and dripping faucets–can often be fixed fairly simply and with minimal tools. To address these issues, thisoldhouse.com posted an article called “Fixing Running Toilets and Dripping Faucets“, which details how to treat the most common causes of leaky toilet tank valves and faucets.
Often, the issue with toilets is needing to replacing the flapper valve, and for modern faucets, the solution may be as simple as a new single-lever valve. In fixing both of these problems, it is important to buy the right parts for your particular model of faucet or toilet. Figuring out what parts to buy is usually the hardest part of the process, though, so there’s no need to call in a plumber when you can save money by learning to fix these issues yourself.
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