How to find and fix a toilet leak
Greg shows how to diagnose a toilet leaking from the tank into the bowl. Some people describe this as the tank "flushing itself" - but, it's really not (it's the toilet filling itself over and over).
A tank that is constantly "sweaty" may be one sign of a toilet that is leaking. See my Frequently UNasked Question on that subject and see how this video may hold the solution.
He uses a blue dye to show if the tank really is leaking and a few spots of where the trouble could be and what to do about it.
| Time to complete | 15 minutes |
| Materials | Toilet leak dye, or food coloring |
| Costs | Free for diagnosis, repair costs depend on the problem identified |
| Skill level | easy |
| Troubleshooting | Depending on the amount of hard water build up, repeated applications may be required. |
| Safety Issues | |
| Property damage potential | Becareful of spashing, the dye stains hands, cloths, walls, etc. that last and last! |