You flush the toilet, and consider running for earplugs. Sound familiar? If your toilet has developed new sounds, you may need the services of a professional plumber who handles bathroom repairs.
Noisy toilets are best described as an increase in the noise after flushing. The sounds are also abnormal, and many homeowners will describe these sounds as a loud, continuous gurgling noise. If this describes the sounds that your toilet is making, you may have a faulty or broken fill valve.
Fill valves (also known as tank valves) are water valves that control the water for the refill (post flush) cycle. This is the water that will actually fill the toilet bowl after it has been drained. Fill valves eventually wear out, and it will sound like a large gurgling or continuous running in the toilet.
The fill valve is located inside the toilet tank. When you remove the lid, you want to inspect a few different things. Is there water in the tall column, or the fill valve itself? There should be some water, but it should not be completely full. If it is, the valve probably needs to be replaced. When the fill water is too high, continuous running and gurgling will occur. This not only wastes water, but can also be an annoyance to listen to.
A tank valve replacement is a simple repair by a local professional plumber. Tank valves traditionally need to be replaced every five to ten years, and are relatively inexpensive repairs. When you call the plumber, describe the steps you have taken and the exact sounds being made. This will help isolate the problem and decrease your service call costs.
