Test Your Toilet For Leaks

Avoid Losing Money Due To A Leaking Toilet
A leaking or constantly running toilet does one thing really well - waste water. Not only does that hit your water bill, but it also is annoying to listen to as the toilet starts and stops throughout the day and night.

So what causes a leak? Typically it is the result of a bad stopper. If you lift the lid off the tank of your toilet, you'll see the rubber stopper on the bottom that shuts and creates a seal after flushing. If you think your toilet might be leaking, here is an easy test you can do with food coloring that doesn't require a plumbing service call:

1. Take the lid off of your tank, and temporarily remove any toilet cleaners you may have inside the tank that discolor the water.

2. Grab a bottle of food coloring and add some to the water in the tank. Add enough to make the water color change visible.

3. Allow the toilet to sit for 15-30 minutes without use. See if any food coloring has entered the toilet bowl. If it has, you have a leak.

 This is an easy test to do before you spend money on a plumbing service call. We hope that this proves helpful! For more information about plumbing services, visit our Irvine plumbing page! Thanks for reading our blog.