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Toilet making a whistling or whining noise — San Jose, California
A high-pitched whistling, whining, or foghorn-like sound from the toilet tank usually means the fill valve is deteriorating. As the valve's internal seal wears, water forces through a smaller opening, vibrating the mechanism and producing noise. The sound often occurs right after a flush and can last 30 seconds to several minutes. While not an emergency, a worn fill valve wastes water and the noise will worsen over time. A plumber can replace the fill valve in under an hour, restoring quiet operation and saving water.
Who to call
For this problem in San Jose, call a: Loodgieter
Vind een Loodgieter in San JoseSymptoms to look for
- A high-pitched whistling or whining sound after flushing
- The noise lasts 30 seconds to several minutes before stopping
- The sound gets louder or higher-pitched over time
- Jiggling the flush handle sometimes stops the noise temporarily
- The toilet tank takes longer than usual to refill
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