A toilet that runs quietly is the most common problem we find, and on a well it costs you more than it would in town.
Why it matters more on a well
If you are on a private well, a running toilet means your pump is cycling on and off all day and night to keep up. That wears the pump and adds to your electricity bill, on top of wasting water. It is worth fixing sooner rather than later.
The usual cause
If you can hear water trickling into the bowl between flushes, the flapper or fill valve has stopped sealing. It is an inexpensive part and a quick visit.
If the toilet rocks
Any movement means the seal underneath has gone, and water is getting into the floor rather than down the drain. In older island homes with wooden subfloors that leads to rot, so it is worth dealing with rather than living with the wobble.
Repair or replace
Parts are inexpensive and most toilets are worth repairing. If yours is original to the house, needing attention regularly and using far more water per flush than a modern one, replacing usually pays for itself — particularly on a well.