Leaky Toilets Will Cost You Money In Your Vacation Home
A homeowner called me a couple of days ago, frustrated. His septic holding tank was full, and nobody had even been to the house. That makes no sense at first, until you find what is really going on.
The Culprit Is Almost Always the Toilet
I asked how old his toilets were and whether they were leaking, because that is usually the cause. He told me they were about 40 years old but swore they did not leak. So I sent a plumber out. Turns out every single toilet in the house was leaking.
Why a Hidden Leak Drains Your Wallet
A slow leak runs water quietly all day and all night. If you are on a septic system, that water fills your holding tank faster than it should, and you pay to pump it. If you are on city water, you pay for every gallon that slips through. Either way, a leak you never see is costing you money month after month.
What to Watch For
In my experience, toilets are good for about 20 years before they start having issues. If your holding tank is filling up sooner than you expect, or your water bill looks too high, check the toilets first. This matters even more for a vacation home or rental that sits empty between guests, because nobody is there to notice the water running.
A leaking toilet is a cheap fix compared to the bills it quietly racks up. If you own a place up here, put it near the top of your maintenance checklist.
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Rob Swan | Qualifying Broker | Swan Realty Inc.
