Steps To Troubleshoot a Leaky Toilet

5/23/2020 (Permalink)

Even the smallest water leak in your home can cause a lot of damage, especially if the drip, drip is allowed to continue. A leaking toilet has the potential to harm flooring materials and to create excess moisture that enables mold to form into colonies. If left for too long, it can even cause structural damage to your house in Biscayne Park, FL. A leak should always be stopped quickly. If the problem is complicated, your best bet is to call in a licensed plumbing contractor. For simple problems, you might want to tackle the problem yourself.

Fixing a Leaking Toilet

Most toilets that leak do so from the base. If you are lucky, you will only need to tighten the bolts that hold the toilet base to the floor. If that doesn't stop the bathroom leak, you will probably have to remove the toilet and check the wax gasket. Follow these steps to troubleshoot the problem:

• Shut off the water to the toilet
  
• Drain the water in the tank by flushing and holding down the handle
  
• Loosen and disconnect the water-supply tube
  
• Remove bolts that hold the toilet in place
  
• Gently rock the toilet back and forth until the wax seal breaks
  
• Remove the old gasket and replace with a new one
  
  

Now it is time to reassemble the toilet and see if your repair worked. If not, you could have a faulty flange which will probably have to be replaced.

Handling Water Damage
Any time excess water comes into your home, it should be taken care of right away. An experienced water remediation franchise has the equipment and the training to handle everything from a leaking toilet to a sewage backup. Though no two problems are exactly alike, certified technicians have the versatility to deal with whatever they face. Best of all, you can be assured that work on your home is completed according to the highest standards.