{"id":935,"date":"2022-09-18T15:03:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T15:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/?p=935"},"modified":"2023-08-02T14:14:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T14:14:29","slug":"leaking-toilet-cisternwhat-causes-it-how-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdlplumbdraingas.com.au\/cdlblog\/leaking-toilet-cistern\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaking Toilet Cistern: What Causes It & How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A leaking toilet cistern in your bathroom is a nightmare for any household so here are some tips on fixing it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re dealing with a leaking cistern and it is the only toilet in the house, fixing the cistern should be your number one priority to avoid an inflamed water bill and harmful levels of water waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve noticed that there is a wet floor around your toilet or the cistern is constantly going, then your cistern may have a leak. This guide will let help you assess the problem and provide you with how to fix a leaking toilet cistern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you believe your toilet cistern is leaking, there are a few simple DIY fixes you can try before going to the expense of calling a plumber. In 90% of cases, it is best to call CDL Plumbing<\/a> before attempting anything as we can fix your toilet<\/a> quickly and efficiently, as you may land yourself in more hot water (excuse the pun!) paying to fix your mistakes. Keep in mind that if the below steps do not mend your leak, then do not try any other DIY fixes; contact CDL Plumbing right away<\/a>. In some states, it is, in fact, illegal to do many types of plumbing work at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a toilet cistern, and what does it do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your toilet cistern, also known as the tank, is the most essential component of your toilet. It\u2019s where the water is stored before it\u2019s used to flush the toilet. It\u2019s located above the toilet bowl or higher above the toilet, connected to the main bowl by a pipe. The cistern has a flushing mechanism in proximity to it to control the water flow. Often the water supply is connected to the shower<\/a> or bath and so look to see if the leak is coming from those connecting pipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you flush your toilet, an arm attached to a chain will rise, lifting with it what is known as a flapper. This flapper allows the water to cascade into the toilet bowl to flush. As this water drains out, there is a float that drops down that is connected to a valve that controls when the water comes up into the tank to refill it. When the float gets low enough, it tells the valve to close the flapper and refill the tank back up. There is usually a tube for any overflow that will drain excess water if the pan fills up too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step One: Assess the leaking toilet cistern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On average, 27 per cent of any household\u2019s total water usage comes from toilet flushing, so it is vital that you get on top of any issues affecting wastage, such as a leak. The main sign people look for is a pool of water forming on the floor around the toilet bowl. However, the issue of a toilet leak can be a little more complex than that. Some common signs of a leaking toilet cistern are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n