Leaking Toilet Emergencies

How do you temporarily stop a leaking toilet?

If you suspect your toilet is leaking, try to isolate the source of the problem before calling for repairs. Simply put a little food coloring in the tank and flush the toilet. Look for food coloring around the base of your toilet and between the tank and bowl. It’s also possible to see it where the water line joins the tank. If you have a leak where the line enters the toilet or between the tank and the seat, you may need to replace the line or a gasket.

1. Turn the shut-off valve on the line clockwise until the water flow ceases. With a temporary patch, you can still use the toilet. Because contemporary toilets use around 1.6 gallons per flush, you may need to repeat this step. You should be able to flush the toilet after filling the tank. If the leak is occurring between the tank and the bowl, you will need to dry up any seepage.
2. In order for the toilet to flush, there must be enough water in the tank. When you flush, water enters the bowl and creates pressure to move the existing water over the siphon and out through the drainpipe. Use a large bucket, about one gallon, and fill it from your sink. Pour this into the tank. If water is leaking from beneath the toilet, you might be able to stop it by simply tightening the closet bolts that secure the toilet to the floor.
3. Use a putty knife or slotted screwdriver to pry off the caps that are covering the bolts. Then use a wrench to alternately tighten each bolt, a little at a time. If you’re lucky, the leak will stop. If tightening the bolts doesn’t help, you’ll have to remove the toilet and replace the wax gasket.

Leave It To The Professionals

Not every homeowner understands how to repair leaking toilet seals. Toilet repair, aside from being time-consuming, necessitates a certain level of knowledge. Fixing a leaking toilet, like other plumbing repairs, involves a number of intricate elements. Fortunately, most DIY repair blunders can be avoided by simply enlisting the assistance of a professional plumber. It will save you not only time but also money in the long run.

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