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Anonymous Posted on Sep 03, 2012

I have a Kohler elongated toilet that is about 4 years old. It occasionally makes a flushing sound on its own while not being used. A plumber said I needed to replace the Comarron tower flush valve, a part which was over $100. Are there any fixes here that I can try myself? He was going to charge a $150 service fee.

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You can look at the gasket thats hooked between the flush valve and the toilet and see if its in bad shape and letting water get past it and eventully flushing your toilet. If its bad i would try to find one similar or drain the holding tank and use a little clear water proof silicone on it. Use a paper clip to clean out the hose going to the flush valve and you should be good to go.

  • Anonymous Sep 03, 2012

    Thank you so much! I will try that!

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You might want to check the flush cylinder, to see if it has water in it. It has to be water free, that way the air in it, lets it go down easier, during fill up.

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  • Posted on Apr 02, 2009

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You need to replace the flapper and you will need to purchase one specifically for the Kohler toilet. I have the same toilet and tried using a generic flapper and from experiance, it didn't work until I bought the correct one and I'm a plumber! Have a great night.

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  • Posted on Aug 16, 2009

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This is how it is meant to work!
Short push of lever for small flush, push and hold lever for full flush.

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2009

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Don't flush more water! Trash the toilet and replace it with a toilet that uses less water and flushes efficiently; practically every manufacturer makes a dual flush or eco model. Spend your money on a good toilet rather than paying for and wasting water every day.

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  • Posted on Nov 15, 2009

SOURCE: I have 2 K3466 model Kohler toilets and just had a

There is a volume control screw on the valves usually a plastic thumbscrew on side of valve turn clockwise until they quiet up the plumber should have adjusted that these are very tempermental toilets but when adjusted properly are excellent toilets I have 2 in my own home

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