How Do I Fix a Running Toilet? When to Call a Pompano Beach Plumber
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A running toilet is usually caused by a worn flapper, a misadjusted fill valve or a chain that is too short. Water leaks from the tank into the bowl, so the tank keeps refilling. You can sometimes fix it by adjusting the chain or float, but if the toilet still runs, the flapper or fill valve needs replacing. Veteran’s Plumbing repairs running toilets in Pompano Beach homes, condos and rentals.
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How Much Water Does a Running Toilet Waste?
A toilet that runs constantly can waste a large amount of water every day, and you pay for every gallon on your water bill. Even a quiet, slow leak that you only hear now and then adds up over a month. If your bill jumped and you cannot see a leak, check your toilets first.
How Can I Tell if My Toilet Is Leaking?
Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait 15 minutes without flushing. If color shows up in the bowl, the flapper is leaking. If the water level in the tank sits above the overflow tube, the fill valve needs adjustment or replacement.
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What Can I Check Myself?
- Make sure the flapper chain has a little slack, but not so much that it gets caught under the flapper
- Lower the float so the water stops below the top of the overflow tube
- Look for a warped or crusty flapper; hard water and age wear them out
When Should I Call a Plumber?
Call when adjustments do not stop the running, when the toilet leaks at the base, when the handle or tank bolts are corroded, or when you would rather have it done right the first time. A worn shutoff valve behind the toilet can also fail when it is finally turned, so it is smart to have a pro handle older fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a running toilet expensive to fix?
Most running toilets are a simple parts replacement. The bigger cost is usually the wasted water if you wait.
Can a running toilet raise my water bill?
Yes. A constantly running toilet is one of the most common causes of a sudden jump in a South Florida water bill.
Do you fix toilets in Pompano Beach condos?
Yes. Veteran’s Plumbing serves homes, condos, HOAs and rental properties across Pompano Beach and Broward County.
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