3 Things That Can Cause a Toilet Leak at the Base

 

Toilet leaks are a menace. Imagine walking into your clean bathroom and suddenly realizing that you have stepped in a puddle next to your toilet. Apart from the inconvenience, toilet leaks and other household leaks account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wastage each year.

All that spillage is contaminated water leaking from your toilet. There could be several reasons causing it. For toilet leak repair, hire expert plumbing services from Wasden Plumbing, and never set foot in contaminated toilet water again!

Here are the three most common causes of a toilet leak at the base:

1. Loose Tee Bolts

There are two bolts that hold down the toilet and firmly fix it to the ground. These bolts might not be apparent to you normally, as they are covered by caps. So you will have to bend down and look closely to find the caps to remove them and check if the bolts are loose. In that case, you can use a wrench to tighten them.

The bolts fasten a seal between the toilet's base and a wax seal. If the wax seal is not working, the water will seep out from the toilet into the sewer. A wax pencil can tell if the seal needs to be replaced. You can mark a water line and check it after 8 hours; if it is below the water line, the seal needs repair.

Save yourself the hassle of bending and doing a trial and error to fix the toilet. If you need leak repairs in Rowlett TX, call Wasden Plumbing today. 

 2. Leaking Pipes

If the water leaks when the toilet is flushed, it could be due to other malfunctions, but if the toilet leaks without flushing, it could be due to pipe leakage. A leakage in pipes calls for pipe replacement or using sealant to fix the leaks. Wasden Plumbing is the expert contractor for all plumbing replacements.

3. Broken Wax Ring

The toilet seat is hoisted on top of a wax ring- a sheet that creates a junction between the toilet seat and the floor. Wax-less rings are also available in the market, made of rubber or plastic. The top-rated plumbing company in Rowlett TX, Wasden Plumbing, can detect all toilet repair issues and offer the best fix.

Let Wasden Plumbing Deal With Your Toilet Leak Troubles

With Wasden Plumbing, you don't need to worry about bending down to check bolts, marking water lines, fiddling with tools, or cleaning toilet water over and over. The reliable plumbing company in Rowlett, TX, will help you with toilet repairs or replacements.

Wasden Plumbing also offers water heater replacements and slab leak detection. Get their experienced staff to take a look at all your bathroom and kitchen plumbing to avoid any breakdown and leakage. Get an estimate and plan everything within your budget or contact them now to learn more.