Local Area Note: St. Francis Wood is a premium San Francisco enclave featuring historic estates, beautiful fountains, and mature trees. Mainline plumbing here often deals with roots invading older clay sewer connections under wide easements.
Local Area Note: St. Francis Wood is a premium San Francisco enclave featuring historic estates, beautiful fountains, and mature trees. Mainline plumbing here often deals with roots invading older clay sewer connections under wide easements.
A running toilet is typically caused by a worn flapper valve that no longer creates a watertight seal, a faulty fill valve that won't shut off, or an improperly positioned float height that allows water to continually pour into the overflow tube.
A dye test checks for silent toilet leaks. Non-toxic colored dye tablets are placed into the toilet tank. If the colored water seeps into the toilet bowl within 15-30 minutes without flushing, it indicates that the flapper is leaking.
Minor issues like a running fill valve or leaking flapper are cheap repairs. However, if the porcelain tank or bowl has hairline cracks (which pose a flood risk), or if you want to save money on water bills, replacing it with a high-efficiency toilet is recommended.
Experiencing plumbing leaks, fixture issues, or require code-compliant replacements? Our licensed technicians provide professional service throughout St. Francis Wood, San Francisco and the surrounding Peninsula areas.