Stop a Running Toilet
Are you a money and water waster in Fresno? Have you noticed a running toilet, but thought to yourself hey, it can’t be more expensive than calling a plumber. Think again! While you may be telling yourself you’re drifting in a hammock on the river’s edge, the sound of your toilet filling may be costing you more than you think.
A running toilet wastes an extraordinary amount of water, and you may not be an environmentalist but that water translates into money — and you may like that stuff! A running toilet wastes 2 gallons of water per minute! So here’s the math:
- 2 gallon per minute * 60 minutes = 120 gallons per hour
- 120 gallons per hour * 24 hours = 2,880 gallons per day
- 2,880 gallons per day * 30 days = 86,400 gallons per month
- 86,400 gallons per month * 12 months = over 1 million gallons
In Fresno, California current water rates for 100 Cubic Feet (or 748 gallons) are among the lowest in the State at $49.22. Though while Fresno still has some of the most affordable water, you can see how a running toilet could add hundreds of dollars to your water bill!
Maybe you’re thinking it’s time to fix my plumbing problem. Good idea! Before calling a plumber here are some DIY solutions that may save you money, water, and a call to a plumber.
- Replace the rubber stopper inside the tank (also called the flapper). The flapper lifts to allow water to flow into the bowl but if it is damaged the seal does not work and water continuously flows into the bowl.
- Check to see that the fill tube isn’t covered by water, and cut it back if it is.
- Make sure the float isn’t set too high because the fill tube will cover with water causing the tank to continuously drain.
Toilet still running? It may be time to call the professional plumbers at plumbers911 in Fresno, California. If you’ve noticed your water consumption seems too high it may be a good idea to call a plumber!