The flush handle is pressed, lifting the flapper, setting in motion about 10 seconds of flushing genius. The lifted flapper releases tank water into the bowl via rim jets and the larger siphon jet.

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You’re about to use the toilet but notice it has unusually low water. Or even worse, you just used and flushed your toilet only to find the water barely fills up the bowl. At this point, there’s no ...