Toilet Plumbing Repair

When a toilet has water leaking around the floor or will not flush, homeowners have an instinctive moment of dread. They know they need a working toilet but may not know how to diagnose or repair what’s broken.

Common Toilet Plumbing Problems

Some repairs are apparent and straightforward, such as replacing a broken toilet handle or lift chain. More complex problems include a leaking or clogged toilet.

Some everyday toilet repairs we address:

• Clogged toilets: When plunging a toilet resolves the problem for a short time before the toilet won’t flush again, there is likely a clog further down the drain that needs to be eliminated.

• Water pooling around the toilet base: Water at a toilet’s base may result from a hairline crack in the tank, a broken pipe fitting, or disintegrated seals.

• Continually running toilets: To repair a continually running toilet, the homeowner or a plumber must replace the flapper or the fill valve. Running toilets can spike your water bill, so deal with this problem immediately.

• Weak toilet flush: A weak toilet flush can often be solved by adjusting the fill valve to make the tank fill higher, but it could be an issue with the supply pipe or flapper system.

Toilet Clog Removal

Most drain removal products homeowners can buy at the store work on one or two types of clogs. The problem could be paper products, foreign objects, or even a tree root growing through the drain pipe.

When there is a significant clog, homeowners should contact a professional plumber. They have a variety of tools at their disposal to diagnose a clog, including a snake camera for extreme cases. These tools allow them to diagnose the problem quickly and restore the toilet to working condition at a minimal inconvenience to the homeowner.

When Does a Toilet Need to be Replaced?

When a homeowner is deciding if it’s time to replace the toilet, there are a few reasons a plumber might recommend the homeowner consider, including:

• It is an older toilet that wastes a lot of water

• It requires frequent repairs

• There is a crack in the tank

• Clogs develop even after drain cleaning and repairs