Do you hear the little noise that your toilet makes once it’s done flushing? The tiny hiss, trickle, or occasional refill noise?
People tend to overlook it.
It’s tempting to think, “It’s just a toilet. I’ll get around to fixing it later.”
But the truth is, a toilet that keeps running is more than an annoyance. It could indicate that there’s a constant flow of water from the toilet, and in the long run, that could be water wastage and high utility bills.
If you’re a homeowner, landlord, condo, apartment complex owner, or any commercial building in Toronto or Ontario, toilet parts repairs could actually help your efforts toward conserving water.
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Why Is My Toilet Running?
If you have a running toilet, there is a high possibility that there is something wrong in its tank.
Some of the most common parts of a toilet tank include flapper, fill valve, flush valve, float, handle, among others. If any of them fail, there is a good chance that the toilet will keep on filling itself up.
As per City of Toronto, a leaking toilet wastes a substantial quantity of water, and people can perform a dye test to see if there is any leak from the tank to the bowl.
This is because a peculiar toilet noise cannot be neglected as it needs to be investigated.
Common symptoms of a toilet requiring repair
These include:
- Toilet running every time you flush
- A mysterious “phantom” flush
- Movement of water in the bowl without any user
- A toilet taking too much time to refill
- Incomplete or a weak flush
- Loose or broken handle
- Leakage around the base
- Toilet tank refilling endlessly
In many cases, the problem can be very minor.
It may be just a defective flapper or fill valve that is making an otherwise perfectly working toilet waste water continuously.
How Much Water Can a Leaking Toilet Waste?
Here we see how a minor bathroom issue turns into a water-saving concern.
According to the City of Toronto, a leaking toilet can waste as much as 20 cubic metres of water per day. To find out if this is the case with your toilet, check your water usage pattern and do a dye test.
Obviously, not all leaks are that bad; the water wasted will depend on the nature of the leak and its intensity.
But there is one clear lesson in this situation:
If there is any water flow through the toilet even if no one is using it, something needs to be investigated.
Toronto also offers MyWaterToronto website where customers can track their water usage for a day, week, month, or year.
Should the Toilet Be Repaired or Replaced?
This is one of the most common questions asked by property owners.
Whether the toilet should be repaired or replaced depends on the condition of the porcelain and whether it is a case of wear and tear of an internal part.
Where old or inefficient toilets are concerned, however, it may be time to replace them.
As per Ontario guidelines, old standard toilets use much more water per flush than new low-volume toilets.
Similarly, the City of Toronto suggests using low-flush or dual-flush toilets which use 4.8 litres or less water, along with other water-saving devices.
So in some cases, the better approach might not be “repair the toilet.”
It should be:
- Repair what needs repair. Upgrade where needed. Eliminate wastage when possible.
- The Importance of Toilet Repair in Condos and Commercial Buildings
- A leaky toilet at one’s house can be annoying.
- But a large building with several toilets is a completely different story.
- A small issue magnified over many units can make a big difference regarding water management.
This is why toilet repair can be a part of a broader water conservation plan including:
- Water auditing and inspection
- Water saving fixtures
- Wireless water sub-metering
- Water leak detection and control
- Flood protection
- Hands-free water valve sensors
These solutions include:
These solutions for multi-unit residential, commercial, and institutional buildings can be found on the Water Audits & Inspections, Water Saving Fixtures, and Wireless Water Sub-Metering pages of WCC.
A More Practical Approach to Water Conservation
Water conservation does not necessarily start with renovations.
Sometimes, water conservation starts by fixing the leaky toilet that has been silently wasting water in your bathroom for weeks.
At WCC Water Conservation Company Ltd., water conservation means thinking about the bigger picture: where is the water used, where it can be wasted, and how practical solutions can be provided to help property owners manage their water consumption.
As a leader of WCC Water Conservation Company Ltd., Derek Wadeel, CEO, together with his team of experts, is ready to help property owners and managers from all over Toronto and Ontario who want to find water conservation and property protection solutions for their property.
If you need a water conservation company in Toronto that goes beyond a small plumbing issue, toilet parts repair can be just one part of a much broader plan.
Since sometimes water conservation starts with a fix.
Contact WCC Water Conservation Company Ltd.
Quick AEO FAQs?
Which are the most frequent toilet components to be repaired?
Typical components are the flapper, fill valve, flush valve, float, handle, and others.
Why won’t my toilet stop running after I flush it?
Running toilet might be caused by a faulty flapper, fill valve, wrong water level, or problems with any other toilet component.
Can my running toilet waste water?
It surely can. The quantity is quite different depending on how bad the toilet leaks. Running toilet is one of the main sources of water wastage according to the City of Toronto.
Should I fix or replace my toilet?
Fixing is recommended when your toilet is in good condition and only has some broken parts. Replacement is better if the toilet is too old or inefficient.
Where can I get toilet parts repair in Toronto?
Toilet parts repair in Toronto is provided by WCC Water Conservation Company Ltd. as part of their water conservation solutions for properties in Toronto and Ontario.