Get your leaky loo fixed
Leaky toilets are a major cause of water wasted in the home – up to 400 litres a day.
Many toilet leaks go unnoticed, as it is often just a small trickle at the back of the bowl. This can add hundreds of pounds to metered bills.
You can repair a leaky loo yourself, or you can get a tradesperson to help you.
How to test for a leaky loo
If you are not sure if your toilet is leaking, you can try this simple test:
- Don't flush your toilet for 30 mins
- Place tissue against bowl
- Leave for an hour then check
- If the toilet roll becomes wet, it’s likely you have a leak
How to fix a leaky loo yourself
If you’d like to try fixing your leaky loo yourself, follow these steps:
- Check inside your cistern:
- If the water level sits at the tide mark and there is no water entering the cistern via the float valve, it’s likely that you have a faulty flushing valve (you may need a new outlet washer).
- If the water level is above the tide mark and water is still filling or dripping into the cistern, it’s likely that there is a fault with the inlet valve. This is likely to be a worn-out diaphragm washer, which is simple to replace.
- Identify your toilet make and order the correct replacement part
- Follow manufacturer instructions or trusted online videos to fit it
- Turn off the water supply before starting (using the local or main stop tap)
- Flush the toilet to empty the cistern
- Fit the replacement part
- Turn the water back on and test
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Water efficiency visits
If you are unable to fix your leaking loo yourself, find out how we can help you fix your leaking loo, by visiting our webpage, Free water efficiency visits.