WACO, TX — (Marketwire) — 10/11/11 — The dripping sound coming from the kitchen sink usually means money is going down the drain. But toilets often leak silently, leaving homeowners unaware of the water and money they–re wasting.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water a day. To help homeowners better understand their toilets and how they work, has an online animated toilet diagram at . (Turn speakers up for the full effect!)
“Our is a fun way to learn more about your toilet,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of . “National Toilet Tank Repair Month is a wonderful reminder that regular keeps our plumbing fixtures in good working condition.”
It–s also a good time to detect problems and make any necessary . In celebration of October being National Toilet Tank Repair Month, Mr. Rooter Plumbing has these tips:
Replace flappers and fill valves every couple of years to prevent a running toilet.
Adjust the chain or float ball in the tank if water continues to flow after flushing.
Install an ultra low-flow toilet that requires only 1.3 gallons of water per flush compared to older models– 3.5 gallons.
Follow this advice from Mr. Rooter Plumbing to locate silent toilet leaks:
First, put an old towel around the base of the toilet in case of a leak. (The dye can stain flooring.)
Then put several drops of dark food coloring into the toilet tank.
If dye appears in the bowl, there–s a leak.
The problem could be one of two things: either replace the flapper at the bottom of the tank or adjust/replace the fill valve. Home repair stores carry these parts. If you aren–t a do-it-yourselfer, is just a phone call away.
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