How to Fix a Toilet - Diagnostics - Won't Flush

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Toilet will not flush

Flush Handle

In the situation that the flush lever is actuated and the toilet did not flush there are a few scenarios that can be played out.

If the tank is full with water check to see if the flapper valve chain is attached to the flush lever. If it is not, simply reattach the flapper valve chain to the flush lever and the toilet should flush correctly. Generally, the chain should be adjusted and secured so that it does not become easily separated from the flush lever.

Sometimes the toilet starts to flush but during the process is stopped suddenly by the flapper valve re-sealing onto the flush valve seat. If this happens usually the flapper valve is not buoyant long enough during the flushing process. Replacing the flapper valve should fix the problem.