The silent toilet leaks waste hundreds of gallons without a sound. A food coloring test catches the leak in minutes.
The dye
Add a few drops of the food coloring to the toilet tank. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Los Angeles, the dye is the simple tool.
The wait
Wait fifteen minutes without flushing the toilet. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Los Angeles, the wait lets the leak show.
The color
Check the bowl for the colored water from the tank. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Los Angeles, the color means the flapper leak.
The flapper
A worn flapper lets the water slip into the bowl all day. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Los Angeles, the flapper is the usual fix.
The seat
Clean the tank seat so the new flapper seals flat. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Los Angeles, the clean seat is the seal.
The retest
Retest after the flapper swap to confirm the seal holds. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Los Angeles, the retest is the proof.
The call
Fix a running toilet. Call 888-217-3585 and Los Angeles Plumbing Experts will match you with a Los Angeles pro for the repair.
Plumbing in Los Angeles: what to know
In Los Angeles, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Los Angeles County — from Culver City, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica to ZIP codes like 90034, 90232, 90064 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Los Angeles?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Los Angeles Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Los Angeles.