How To Detect A Silent Toilet Leak – 2 Simple Ways

a leaking toilet cartoonYour plumbing system is one of the most important systems in your home. If you do not keep it properly maintained, a number of issues can arise and cause you problems. One of the most annoying issues of a plumbing system is a leaking toilet.

A leak increases your water consumption, thus increasing your water bill.

Some typical sounds associated with a silent leak are sounds coming from the toilet when it is not being used, needing to keep the handle pressed down to completely empty the tank, water that runs down the sides of a toilet when it is not being flushed and runs even when the handle has not been pressed down.

These can point towards a leak; however, you may have a leak even if you cannot hear it or see it. This type of leak is called a silent toilet leak. In order to diagnose this type of leak, you will need to perform one of the following tests.

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