Why Does My Toilet Leak Every Time I Flush?

9/24/2020 (Permalink)

Leaking toilets will become an issue at some point during your homeownership.

Experiencing plumbing problems is an issue every homeowner in Whitemarsh, PA, will have to contend with every now and then. Consider it to be your house letting you know something needs your attention. When it's a leaking toilet giving you signs something is wrong, you'll want to attend to it fast to avoid serious damage to the structure of your home.

When Your Toilet Is Leaking

One of the most common problems of an aging toilet is to experience water leaking at the base. While this may seem like a catastrophe, it really isn't as long as you take fast action to correct the issue.

It's likely the dry wax ring around the base of the toilet has failed. To make sure the issue isn't coming from the tank, clean up the water around the base of the toilet, and flush the toilet again. When a new puddle begins to form, inspect to see where the water is coming from.

Fixing Your Leaking Toilet
Bathroom leaks aren't difficult to diagnose. If the leak was coming from under the toilet, try tightening the bolts that hold the toilet to the floor. You don't want to tighten them too much, though, or you could damage the base. 

If that doesn't help, replace the wax ring beneath the toilet. To do this, you'll have to turn off the water using the shutoff valve behind the toilet.

1. Once the water is off, flush the toilet to completely empty the tank.
2. Disconnect the water-supply tube.
3. Rock the toilet to break the seal.
4. Moe the toilet to the side.
5. Remove the old wax gasket.
6. Inspect your flange to make sure yet isn't broken.
7. Replace the wax ring and install a new flange if it was an issue.

If you discover the leak had been occurring for some time, call a restoration company to inspect the area around the toilet to ensure your structure is stable and doesn't require further repair.

If you aren't comfortable with repair work, call a plumber. Leaking toilets will become an issue at some point during your homeownership. Catching a problem early and correcting it can save you money.