Is the Water Line to Your Toilet Leaking? Here’s What You Need to Do.

If you believe that the water line to your toilet has sprung a leak, but you’re not sure how to confirm it, then here are some helpful tips on what you need to do.

Drop a dye tablet into the tank of your toilet and then wait for about 15-20 minutes. Then, when you return, check the toilet bowl and not your tank. If you notice that the toilet bowl contains colored water, then you likely have a leak on your hands.

There are other methods of determining if there is a leak in your water line. You want to check if your water level is above the overflow pipe in your tank. If this is the case, then you likely have a defective fill valve. If water is trickling down into your toilet bowl without you flushing it, then you have a leak in your water line. Another indicator of a leak is when your toilet makes a lot of noise when you are not using it (it sounds like running water).

You have now confirmed that there is a leak in the water line connected to your toilet, but now you need to locate it. The severity of the leak can determine the difference between repairing it or investing in a new water line installation. If there is a hole in the fittings, then you will need to replace your water line, because otherwise, you could easily fix the issue.

Sometimes the leak is a result of a loose fitting, and you can usually fix this by tightening the fitting. You can tighten it with a small pipe wrench and we recommend that you are careful while doing this. If the leak is fixed, then you are done, but if not, then you need to do a little more investigating.

If the tightening didn’t work, then that means you could have defective washers. You will need to locate your shut-off valve and turn off your water supply. Next, you will need to remove the line that connects to your toilet and water supply. He washers are found in the area where the fittings are located and they are made of a rubber material. You can then replace the rubber washers and then re-attach the water line. You can then turn on your water supply again, and if the leak persists, then you will need to take things a step further.

This kind of scenario is your last resort. You will need to acquire plumbers tape and wrap it around the fittings that connect your toilet and water supply. Also, the leak could be due to worn out threads in your fittings and the tape will help fill in those gaps. You should also do these when you replace your washers.

Although you can repair minor leaks without professional help, we recommend that you hire a well-trained plumber to handle any major damage. They will inspect your entire system and they can easily access those hard-to-reach places. They will assess the damage and determine the severity of the leak. If the repair is going to be extremely expensive, then we recommend that you replace and install a new water line altogether. This will ultimately benefit your long-term finances by limiting repairs and simplifying maintenance and cleaning services.

If you have repaired several leaks over the years and the problem persists, then replacing your water line might be in your best interest. If a pipe were to burst underground, then you will have no choice but to install a new water line. The last thing that you want to do is place a band-aid on a much more serious issue.

There are many good reasons to invest in a water line replacement service, and we awn to explain them in greater detail. You could end up saving a lot of money in the long run through a replacement service and you can avoid any major plumbing disasters which could end up being very costly.

A working toilet is something that many of us can’t resist and it’s the reason why we invest in outright replacing our water line. Not having access to a fully functional can be terrible if not devastating as a homeowner. Access to reliable bathroom plumbing is something that we all deserve, and replacing your water line will provide you with the efficiency and dependability that you’ve always wanted.

Repair and replacement solutions allow you to establish a smooth and easy operation when it comes to your toilet’s water line. You are going to save yourself a lot of time and money in the future, and it only takes a day to perform an entire replacement. You will also notice a major improvement in your water bills which will allow you to recoup your money over time on your initial investment.

Leaking water lines are also liable to foster water-borne pathogens and diseases that can greatly affect you and your family’s health. Installing a new water line will ensure that no contaminants or bacteria are entering your water supply which will ultimately reduce the likelihood of any health risks. If you let a leak get out of hand, then there could be a plethora of bacteria entering your water supply.

Leaks in the water line to your toilet can spell disaster for you and your family, which is why it’s important to have a proactive approach towards repairing and maintaining your plumbing. If you wait too long to address the issue, then you could a major leak on your hand and this can make your life a lot more difficult than it needs to be. You should have a professional routinely inspect your plumbing to detect any issues early on so that you can fix them before they get a lot worse.

Have any questions? You can call us anytime and speak with one of our representatives about water line repair and replacement services.