Leaking toilet flapper in a home inspection report
A worn tank flapper can let toilet water leak into the bowl. Urgency: A silent leak can waste substantial water. Fix: Replace the worn flapper with one that fits the toilet.
- Meaning
- A worn tank flapper can let toilet water leak into the bowl.
- Urgency in the source
- A silent leak can waste substantial water.
- Typical fix or next step
- Replace the worn flapper with one that fits the toilet.
- Read the source
- US EPA WaterSense, retrieved 2026-11-06
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