Personal experiences with the name Kiel: | Edit. My boyfriends name is Kiel pronounced Kyle because it is the name and spelling of a town in Germany that is a twin town to the one we live in Coventry.
A flapper is a rubber mechanism in your toilet tank that is the moving part of the flush valve, sealing water into the tank and allowing water to exit the tank when you flush. Flappers deteriorate over time as a result of in-tank cleaning products and chemicals used by utilities.
Some common flushing issues include malfunctioning flappers, fill valves and wax seals. These parts run about $10 each. Many homeowners can replace a flapper or fill valve. Putting in a new wax seal, which requires removing the toilet, is more complex and often requires a plumber and the accompanying labor cost. Clogs, Leaks and Prices Another common issue is a clogged toilet.