Do you have trouble with phantom flushing? Plumbing & Heating Specialist

Do you regularly hear your toilet flushing and the tank refilling on its own? If so, no need to call the Ghostbusters. This is a common plumbing problem and not the work of a ghostly entity. This phenomenon is known as phantom flushing, and we’ll explain what it is and why it occurs.

How Phantom Flushing Occurs

Phantom flushing is actually just a fancy term for a leaking toilet. A leak may occur in the tank, causing it to automatically refill with water. The problem is often attributed to a faulty flapper. Over time, the rubber in the flapper begins to deteriorate, affecting its seal. As the seal disintegrates, the toilet leaks more and more.

Why Is Phantom Flushing a Problem?

A leaky toilet means you’re wasting water at a rapid rate. If the toilet is leaking non-stop, you could be wasting as much as 200 gallons of water every 24 hours. That’s bad for the environment AND your monthly water bill.

The Food Dye Test

You can do an easy DIY test to determine if the toilet tank is leaking water. Place a few droplets of food dye into the toilet tank and wait 20 to 30 minutes. If remnants of the dye appear in the toilet bowl, then you have a leaky toilet.

How to Fix It

Replacing the flapper should resolve the issue. However, if the issue persists, then another underlying cause may exist. In this case, bring in a plumber to diagnose and resolve the problem. A leaky toilet may also be due to a bad flush valve gasket, or water escaping through the overflow pipe. Call Plumbing & Heating Specialist to stop a leaking toilet. Our special offers make plumbing and heating repairs affordable. Toilet phantom flushing is a problem that can result in needless and massive water waste.

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Posted on May 13, 2020 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

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15/07/2021

I can’t speak highly enough of Darrell and his associates! Not only did they come out to service my furnace last minute they also gave me tons of great home maintenance tips! Hire them, you will not regret it.

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28/05/2021

I truly enjoyed working with this company, especially Darrell. He is not only a nice person but also skillful, professional, and knowledgeable. He wants to do things right, no negotiation. He will take whatever time it takes to achieve this. I also witnessed his patience and contribution in developing his plumber apprentice who came with him. He is certainly a rare person to find in this profession. Thank you, Darrell.

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06/04/2021

These guys are FANTASTIC! We had them replace a water pressure valve in our crawlspace but we also had them look at a few other concerns around our house that we recently purchased. Not only did Darrell take the time to inspect the areas of concern but he also spent time sharing advice and several tips for maintaining a home. As new homeowners, we were beyond grateful that he took the time to share some of his expertise and give us a peace of mind! Don't hesitate to have this company help with any plumbing or heating needs you may have!

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28/10/2020

Came out and fixed our gas leak within an hour. We have a home built in the 90's and they were still knowledgeable on what the problem was. Appreciated their service very much! Highly recommend!

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29/09/2020

It's hard to find honest business owners nowadays. Called them to check on my furnace because the heater wasn't turning on, Thomas diagnosed my furnace and didn't find any issue and that the heater was working fine that day. He could have lied about it but he did not and told me that he won't be charging me for this. I'll be referring them to friends and family for sure and I will be using them again.

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04/09/2020

I appreciate everything this company has done for me because I called them with my problem and they fixed and did a wonderful job, I called again for a different issue and with the quickness they were back out and again did a great job!

Chad Gibson

20/06/2020

The pressure relief valve on my hot water heater started leaking. Reached out to these guys, they were able to come next day. Very professional, did great work and had very fair prices. Happy customer!

James Naranjo

16/06/2020

Thomas and Darrell came out on time. They were very knowledgeable and their quote seemed fair. They even took the time to sweep, vacuum, and wipe the area, making it look better than it did before! Unlike previous experiences I’ve had, I did not feel pressured to have the work performed which was refreshing. Definitely will be referring them to friends and family.