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Toilet & Faucet Repair in Silver Spring, MD
Quick answer: A running toilet is usually a worn flapper or a fill valve, and both are cheap parts. A dripping faucet usually needs a cartridge or washer. Call a plumber if the toilet rocks or leaks at the base (the wax seal or flange), or if the shutoff valves under it are old and won't turn.
Quick fixes
- Flapper replacement for 'phantom flushes'.
- Adjust the float so water stops below the overflow tube.
- Replace the faucet cartridge (bring the old one to the store to match it).
When to call
- Water on the floor at the toilet base: the seal may be rotting the subfloor.
- Corroded or seized shutoff valves (common in older homes). Replacing them prevents a flood the next time someone turns them.
Frequently asked questions
Is a running toilet really a big deal?
Yes. WSSC Water says toilet leaks are one of the leading causes of high bills, and estimates a small toilet leak (about 200 gallons a day) adds nearly $475 to a quarterly bill at FY27 rates.
Will WSSC lower my bill if a toilet was leaking?
Toilet leaks don't have their own adjustment. If the bill was at least three times your usage for the same period a year earlier, you can ask for WSSC's high-bill adjustment, which removes 50% of the excess once usage is back to normal. See our WSSC high bill guide.