4 Steps to Stop a Flushing Toilet

11/4/2021 (Permalink)

You can rely on professionals to help with the proper cleanup including disinfecting, removal, and replacement of damaged materials.

You probably have some high-volume toilets in your building in Punta Gorda, FL, that use a flushometer to control the flushing function. When you have a toilet that won’t stop flushing, you have a serious risk of a toilet overflow. You can take care of this problem right away, here is how to fix a commercial toilet that won’t stop flushing in 4 easy steps:

1. Turn off the water supply. You can prevent a toilet flood by turning off the water supply to the individual toilet using a flat-head screwdriver. You will find the right location on the pipe that is coming out of the wall and perpendicular to the vertical pipe coming out of the toilet.

2. Unscrew the cap from the pipe extending over the back of the toilet. Since the water is off, take a large wrench to loosen the cap at the top of the pipe that extends vertically above the toilet. By using paper between the wrench and the metal, you can avoid scratching the chrome.

3. Remove the gasket and clean it. Now you will see a rubber gasket. It is usually to reason for the problem because sediment prevents it from functioning well. Be sure to clean the tiny hole because it is critical for the function of the flushometer.

4. Put it all together and test. After replacing the gasket, tighten the cap and turn on the water supply. Flush and wait to see if you managed to stop a toilet from overflowing today. If it continues to flow, turn off the supply valve again to prevent a toilet overflow while you buy a replacement gasket.

Now you know how to prevent endless gallons of “black water” from flooding your building due to a toilet overflow. At least you can rely on professionals to help with the proper cleanup including disinfecting, removal, and replacement of damaged materials.