The next option is to fix it. In some cases, the person before simply did not flush and pressing the lever can correct what was thought to be a broken valve and clear the bowl. In other cases, the frequent pushing of the valve by people's feet has loosened the valve, making it harder to activate. A more firm push may be needed to properly flush the toilet. In other cases, the safety against continual flushing has been tripped. In these situations, centering the lever will reactivate the valve, allowing the toilet to flush the next time the valve was depressed. In most cases, the toilet will not need to be plunged due to the force of the water.



Preventing damage to the flushometer valve is vital to a business or facility owner. These valves can be expensive and are necessary for the function of the toilet. Toilets are necessary for any bar, restaurant or shopping mart. Without these bathrooms, customers may leave and the business will suffer. The number one method of preventing damage to these valves is to inform the public on the proper usage of the valve.



Signs indicating to use the hands to depress the valve rather than the feet can be effective. Providing people with hand sanitizer in the stall may also convince the individual to use his or her hands, rather than the feet. The other option is to make the bathrooms a supervised location, with employees consistently checking on the bathrooms for damage or stuck valves. This can be costly, but not as costly as a stuck or damaged valve.