How to Detect Toilet Leaks

Remove the tank lid of the toilet. , Flush your toilet as usual., Drop about 4 to 5 food coloring drops in the toilet tank.,Replace the toilet lid and wait 20 to 30 minutes., Survey the toilet bowl., Repeat the process with all toilets in the house...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Remove the tank lid of the toilet.

    Wait for the water to rise again to the designated water line of the tank and the toilet to fully complete a flush. , You may want to use a dark color such as blue or red instead of yellow. ,, If the water is clear, there is no leak.

    If the water has changed color, there is a leak present. , This is very important to see if the issue is coming from one specific toilet or happening in multiple ones.
  2. Step 2: Flush your toilet as usual.

  3. Step 3: Drop about 4 to 5 food coloring drops in the toilet tank.

  4. Step 4: Replace the toilet lid and wait 20 to 30 minutes.

  5. Step 5: Survey the toilet bowl.

  6. Step 6: Repeat the process with all toilets in the house

  7. Step 7: if applicable.

Detailed Guide

Wait for the water to rise again to the designated water line of the tank and the toilet to fully complete a flush. , You may want to use a dark color such as blue or red instead of yellow. ,, If the water is clear, there is no leak.

If the water has changed color, there is a leak present. , This is very important to see if the issue is coming from one specific toilet or happening in multiple ones.

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