On this page, you'll find a helpful explanation on how a toilet works, with toilet plumbing diagrams and definitions of toilet parts. If you're trying to sort out why your toilet isn't operating ...

How to Repair a Running Toilet 1. Adjust the Float. ... For cup floats, find the adjustment screw and turn it counterclockwise to reduce the water level. 2. Replace the Fill Valve.

The Fourth of July celebration in the town of Sheridan, Ind. drew national attention after it featured a float in which an effigy of President Obama in a toilet was depicted with the words ...