One of the surest signs you have a leak somewhere is a water bill that is surprisingly higher than normal, without changing any of your water consumption habits. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that your toilet is the culprit.
There are a few different strategies you can use for a toilet leak. One is to put food coloring into the tank of the toilet. Check the water in the bowl after 30 minutes. If you see food coloring in the bowl, you have leak. You can also lift the lid of the tank and listen for dripping water or a hissing sound, and you can look at the base of the toilet to see if water is dripping around the base.
If you don’t discover any leaks using these tips but your water bill has skyrocketed, it’s time to call a plumber. Our Intelligent Design plumbers can check all of your water lines and hoses to find the location of leak and make the necessary repairs.