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    CindyWindy Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 8, 2013, 03:10 PM
    Slow filling toilet
    Does a slow filling toilet use more water? Our bill is considerably higher this month and we were wondering if it is because of a slow filling toilet.
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    Mar 8, 2013, 03:21 PM
    Typically not. If the flapper is leaking, however, the water can be getting under the flapper and it will only seal when there is a good head of water. Put some food coloring in the tank and see if it leaks into the bowl. I would shut the water off at the house valve and then go look at the meter. Is the little red pointer moving? If so, you could have a leak between the meter and the house.
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    Mar 9, 2013, 08:17 AM
    Brain nailed it! Simply replace the flapper and check the seat for nicks or rough spots and your problem's solved, Good luck, Tom
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