Run a simple dye test to determine if your toilets are leaking. A dye test allows us to determine even the small leaks.

Dye Test

Add at least five drops of food coloring, red or blue can be good choices, into the flush tank before you go to bed. If the dye is in the bowl in the morning, the flush flapper is leaking and is in need of repair or replacement. If a leak is detected, call Carl's Septic Service Inc today to conduct a repair.

Step 1: Check the guide rod or chain on the tank stopper. If the rod is bent or the chain links are twisted, just straighten them.

Step 2: Check the float mechanism. If lifting the ball up stops the water from running, try to bend the float down to get the right buoyancy. If you notice that the ball has water in it, it needs to be replaced. Replace it by unscrewing it from the arm and putting a new one in its place.

Step 3: If the toilet is still running, the valve seat and stopper may have corrosion or build-up preventing the stopper from closing. Lift the stopper up and check for any obstructions. Gently scour the seat and the rim. If there is a great deal of damage, replace the stopper and valve seat.

Step 4: The flush valve assembly may have to be replaced if the toilet is still running. Turn off the water supply to the toilet. Remove the assembly and valve. Take the old parts with you when purchasing new inside gaskets and assemble them to endure a perfect fit. If the shaft of the assembly is cracked, the whole shaft and assembly will need to be replaced. Again, take all the parts with you to get a perfect match.