My toilet started having two problems a couple months ago, which are probably related to each other. One, the tank is not refilling consistently. Sometimes after flushing, it just sits there. It will refill eventually, but nothing I try in terms of manipulating the levers inside the tank help with delay. Two, when it does start refilling, the pipes start making a loud knocking noise (water hammer). Interestingly, turning on the cold water (has to be cold, not hot, and can be on either the bathroom faucet or the kitchen faucet in another part of the house) stops the water hammer (it has to stay on for a few minutes). There is a sound like air gushing that I hear during the refilling too, esp. if the cold water is running and the water hammer isn't happening.
What's likely to be happening here? Is this something I can fix without calling a plumber? How do I diagnose and fix the problem?
Thanks a lot.
What's likely to be happening here? Is this something I can fix without calling a plumber? How do I diagnose and fix the problem?
Thanks a lot.