We went from using 8000 gallons for 2 months to using 18,000. Could a running toilet cause that?
2006-09-25 16:34:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, of course, why don't you call your water department and explain your circumstances and they might cut you a break. Is this your house or are you leasing? Because if you are leasing your landlord should have fixed this and he might owe you money for the water usage. I hope this helps you.
2006-09-25 16:46:22 · answer #1 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maladjusted or worn-out pieces of toilet hardware allow water to run continuously from the tank to the toliet bowl and down the pipe, eventually emptying the tank. There's also a slow leak running toilet that's quiet and not easily detectable, but will also empty the tank before long. Running toilets should be repaired for three reasons: one, a running toilet isn't ready for use, since there's no water in the tank; two, it's noisy; and three, it can waste a tremendous amount of water--thousands of gallons over the course of a year.
2006-09-25 16:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by Bear Naked 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you need to check the water level in the back of the tank. Make sure that the float assm. is shutting the water off before it runs over the overflow tube. Also check the flapper or ball assm. in the tank to make sure it is sealing properly. You can check this by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank and then looking into the bowl to see if the water changes colors. If it does you don't have a good seal and need to change the flapper or ball assm.
2006-09-25 16:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't think so. Check your meter by turning it off and writing the numbers down on the meter. Leave your home for ten or 15 years. When you return, go to the meter and see if the numbers have increased or stayed the same. If they have increased, divide the amount they increased by how many years you left for (either 10 or 15, no other amount will work). Then divide that by 12. Then multiply that number by 1.5 to find amount of increase for a month in a half.
2006-09-25 16:59:02 · answer #4 · answered by joseph t 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh yes! It happened to us too. Actually, our utility co. got in touch with us because we were using twice the amount of water as before. Ours didn't run but, we had a very small leak in a toilet we never use in the basement, therefore, we were unaware of the problem. You should get that fixed because it can cost you a lot plus it's a waste of water.
2006-09-25 16:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. It happened to me, also and my bill went from $35 to $150. Always make sure to have leaks and running toilets fixed. It's worth the repair bill. It taught me an expensive lesson.
Good Luck
2006-09-25 16:43:11 · answer #6 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and you are very lucky that was all it was. Water lost from a toilet running can really run up the water bill.
2006-09-25 16:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by short stack 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is highly likely. You need a new toilet valve (the one inside the tank). They are relatively inexpensive ($3-15, depending on quality and features), and they aren't too hard to install.
2006-09-25 16:45:08 · answer #8 · answered by lj1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! you need to replace the internal parts for flushing, call a plumber or spend 20 or 30 dollars at your hardware store
2006-09-25 16:39:59 · answer #9 · answered by malibuz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call the water company. They sometimes make an adjustment if you have a plumber do the repair.
2006-09-25 16:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋