While your home’s toilets are comparatively simple fixtures, even small problems may demand the specific tools and professional repair experience our certified plumbers have. They can detect problems and perform repairs quickly and safely. Whether you’re dealing with clogs, bad water pressure, or something else, the professional help of the Experts is just what you need.
Here are a few of the most common problems you may encounter with your home’s toilets.
Most toilets have two primary components: the bowl and the upper tank. Damage to the toilet bowl will sometimes crack the porcelain, producing a leak. If the leak is coming from the upper tank, it’s generally because one of the several important valves it houses, like the flush valve and fill valve, is faulty.
A constantly running toilet wastes a lot of water. A professional plumber will first shut off the water supply line. This is done by adjusting the water supply valve, which can be found at the base of the toilet.
Constant running water is frequently a sign of a broken fill valve. This component ensures the water level fills to appropriate levels after each flush. If it becomes damaged, water will slowly seep into the upper tank.
But the source of your problem may also be a broken flush valve. This valve transfers stored water from the tank into the toilet bowl after each flush. When it breaks or cracks, water can constantly flow into the toilet bowl. Until it’s replaced, you’re wasting a lot of water. A professional plumber can seamlessly replace broken flush valves with a new replacement.
Is nothing happening when you flush the toilet? A quality plumber will check the flush handle, also known as a flapper. It can become disconnected from the rest of the upper tank system, keeping the flush mechanism from working normally.
Resolving the problem is sometimes as easy as reattaching the chain that connects the handle to the fill valve system. If the chain is still attached, the plumber will instead check the nuts mounted within the tank. These will sometimes shake loose and will have to be tightened.
While this is occasionally something you can do on your own, a professional is often needed if these steps aren’t working. They can handle more complicated tasks like replacing the flapper.
Leaks are one of the most common problems that damage your plumbing. There are many places your toilet can leak, but some of the most visible spots include water supply lines and near the base of the toilet. Your plumber will still look for leaks in the upper tank since they’re not as immediately noticeable. Dripping sounds coming from the upper tank are sometimes strong evidence there’s a leak.
If the base of the toilet is leaking, the plumber will inspect the wax ring sealing the base of the toilet against the bathroom floor. When this wears down, water can pool around the base of your toilet. This can also happen when the toilet flange is damaged. The toilet flange sits underneath the base of the toilet, connecting the flush system to your home’s plumbing.
If the fill valve doesn’t seem to be damaged, the actual problem can be debris deeper inside the water system. Some cleaners can unclog this debris, breaking it down and pushing it into the rest of your plumbing. When this doesn’t take care of the issue, professional equipment is generally required.
A clogged toilet is a very common plumbing problem you can encounter. A good plunger can resolve the clog, producing enough pressure to remove it from your plumbing. Out of the many issues your toilet can experience, a clog is the one you can most likely handle by yourself.
But larger clogs should be approached with caution. Otherwise, wastewater can overflow the bowl and spill onto your bathroom floor. Many professional plumbers have specialized drain snake tools, also known as closet or toilet augers.
For particularly severe damage, replacing a toilet is usually more cost-effective. We conduct a toilet replacement carefully to avoid leaks or other problems somewhere else in your home’s plumbing, relying on a specific order designed to ensure secure connections.
Once toilet installation is complete, we thoroughly test the new toilet for signs of damage or leaks. We open the water supply valve, allow the upper tank to rise, and flush the toilet to check that there are no leaks anywhere around the base of the toilet bowl.
Toilet repair and installation is something you want to hand off to the Experts. Call RB Travis Plumbing—we can fix and install all sorts of toilets.
Learn more by giving a call to our staff at 925-443-8304 today!
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