Toilet leaks are the most common and costly types of leaks, because toilets represent the greatest water use in the home.
Here are some easy ways to check for and fix a toilet leak:
Remove the top of the tank. Find the overflow tube in the center of the tank. The water level should be approximately 1 inch below the top of the overflow. If the water is above the overflow, you probably have a continuous overflow leak. If the water is just at the top of the overflow, sprinkle some powder on the surface of the water near the overflow. If the powder disappears down the overflow, this also indicates a continuous overflow leak.
Wait 5 minutes after a flush. Check the water in the bowl for ripples. Or, perform a dye test: Simply put a few drops of food coloring* in the tank and check the bowl in one hour. If colored water is getting into the bowl, you have a leak due to improper seating.
*If you do not have food coloring, call our Customer Service Center and request a dye strip to conduct a similar test.
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