One of the most common ways you waste money is that your tank has too much water in it. Which means every time you flush you have too much water going down the drain. This is adjustable. All toilets have a flotation device that when it gets to the level it is set at it will shut your water valve off. The inside works inside of your tank can be of various types. You just need to take the top off your tank to determine what you have inside of your tank.
When you look inside, you may see the old bulb type. This bulb is on a rod that will shut your water valve off wshut_offhen it gets to the proper height. To adjust this type toilet, all you need to do is bend the rod. Bend the rod so the bulb goes down or towards the bottom of your tank. This will shut the water off at a lower level and your tank will not fill as much.
Another type of inner works is a little more technical to adjust but not too hard. These type have an adjustable rod to adjust the water. This may require a flat blade screwdriver. Sometimes you can just adjust it by hand, but if not just use the screw drive. By lowering the water level you will use less water every time you flush and can save yourself hundreds. One point here, don’t lower the water level so much that your toilet doesn’t flush properly. You do need to check to make sure your toilet is flushing properly and if it doesn’t you may have to raise the water level in your tank until it does. It is best to make the adjustments in small increments until your toilet is flushing properly and you have as minimal water as you can have. This is how to fix it when it comes to adjusting your water level.
Another way that you may be wasting water is if your tank is turning on and off periodically. This can be caused by what is known as the flapper. This flapper is what keeps the water from flowing from the tank to the toilet bowl. These will wear out and may need to be changed periodically.Flapper
You will need to go to your local hardware store and buy a flapper. Once you have the flapper it is just a matter of removing the old one and replacing it with the new. You should shut your water off going to this toilet with the shutoff valve under your toilet. The flapper attaches to the overflow valve and then plugs the hole at the bottom of the tank. Where it attaches to the overflow valve can be removed and the old flapper will come right out. You may want to take a rag and wipe around the opening of the hole. This will help to clear out any debris that may prevent the flapper from getting a proper seal and allow water to seep through. You want the water to be stopped when the flapper is seated. Replace the new flapper and check to see that it is seated properly. Turn your water on and insure that you are getting a proper seal.
Are you throwing money down your toilet? Many people are, but they
don’t realize how they are. There are many ways you could be wasting
money with your toilet. Anytime you have too much water going down the
toilet you can hear the cha-ching and your wallet gets smaller. If you
know how to fix it you can save yourself hundreds throughout the year.