Small leak, BIG waste!

Take the leaky toilet test!

One in four toilets is silenty leaking, wasting up to 28 bathtubs of water every month - enough to cost you $100.00 per year.

Check your toilet flapper first.



Inexpensive and easy to replace, the flapper is the number one culprit for most leaky toilets.  Your toilet's flapper holds water in the tank, but over time its seal can wear out, causing a slient leak.

• Rub the bottom of your flapper with your finger.  If you get streaks of rubber, the flapper should be replaced.
• Take your old flapper with you to the store when purchasing a replacement.  This ensures you get the right part for the job.
• Install your new flapper and take the leaky toilet test again to ensure you've stopped the leak.

Another quick test to see if you have a leak is to put a few drops of food colouring into your tank, give it 20 minutes and then check your toilet bowl.  If the colour has seeped into the bowl, you definitely have a leak!

Determine where your toilet is leaking - look at the waterline.  If the water level is below the overflow tube, follow Step 2 below.  If the water is spilling into the overflow tube, follow Step 3 below.

1.   Flapper Leak - The chain that controls the flapper may need to be adjusted for the flapper to sit properly on the valve seat.  If the chain is kinked, replace it with a ball-type chain.  If needed, tighten the nut that holds the toilet handle to adjust the trip lever properly.  Your toilet may run on because the valve seat is corroded or covered with mineral deposits.  Drain the toilet tank by flushing, then dry the valve seat and sand it smooth with sand paper.

2.   Water Level - Your tank water level might be too high, allowing water to run into the overflow pipe.  Turn the float rod adjusting screw clockwise to lower the water level one or two centimetres below the overflow tube.  Replace the screw if it's corroded or stripped.  Ensure the refill tube is securely inside the overflow tube and no deeper than five centimetres.