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THE TOP SIGNS THERE’S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR TOILET

 

toilet-repair-chicagoOne of the essential components of your bathroom is the toilet. It is also the most used thing in the home. Despite these, people often ignore its significance until there are malfunctions or breakdowns. A malfunctioning toilet can render the entire property unfit for habitation. An overflowing toilet will make your home unhygienic and also spread disease.

Because of how frequently people use the toilet, the parts experience wear and tear. However, the toilet will show you some signs before it breaks down completely. All you need to do is look out for those signs and perform repairs on time.

In this article, we will discuss the signs there’s something wrong with your toilet.

  • The toilet’s tank fails to refill after flushing

The toilet tank starts refilling after you flush it. However, you may notice that the tank is not refilling. When this happens, it means there is a fault in the fill valve. If your fill valve breaks down, you need to replace it. Unless you are a plumber, replacing the fill valve is not a do-it-yourself task. We recommend that you hire a plumber to help you install a new valve. The replacement part is cheap and your plumber can perform it within a short time.

  • Flushing several times before you can clear the bowl 

When the toilet is in good condition, you only need to flush once. Unless the amount of waste in the toilet is in excess, one flush is usually enough to clear the bowl. However, if you have to constantly flush two or three times before you can clear a small waste, something is not right with the toilet. 

That happens because of various reasons. If the toilet pipes or drains have a blockage, it will be difficult to dispose of waste. In this case, you need to act fast to prevent an emergency. 

Another reason this may happen could be because of clogs at the small holes around the toilet rim. Here, water cannot flow out of the hole at high pressure. These holes may clog because of the presence of minerals and in the water (hard water). The presence of clogs in these holes is not because the toilet is dirty. Call a professional plumber to inspect your toilet and fix it.

  • The presence of rust and corrosion around the metal parts of the toilet

After several years of use, the chains and other metal parts become rusty. Sometimes, it may be possible to replace the rusty components. However, rusts spread rapidly, and they may involve other parts. The best option is to replace the toilet and avoid a sudden breakdown.

  • Water is seeping around the base of the toilet

If you notice water around the base of your toilet, it shows that something is wrong. We advise that you clean off the water and observe it again. If you discover more spills after cleaning the base, then it means that the wax ring in your toilet is faulty and requires a replacement.

Although this is not an emergency, it is unhygienic. That is because wastewater from the toilet bowl is leaking on the bathroom floor. Get a plumber to replace the wax ring soon.

  • Your toilet runs constantly

After flushing the toilet, the toilet tank refills and completes a cycle. At the end of every cycle, water stops running in the tank. But in some cases, you may notice that the water is still running at the end of the cycle. It means there is a fault in the toilet.

It may be because the flapper valve on the toilet is not closing as it should. Sometimes all you have to do is jiggle the handle, and the problem will resolve. But if it doesn’t happen after trying this, then it means you have a broken flapper valve that requires replacement.

Although this is not an emergency, a running toilet will significantly increase your energy and water bill. So if you want to reduce your bills, it is necessary to get a plumber for the repairs. Fixing the flapper valve of the toilet is cheap and easy. Your plumber will finish it within a short time. 

  • Loose toilet seat

Your toilet seat is supposed to be firm when you sit on it. However, you may notice that it is shaky or moving slightly. It is a sign that your toilet seat needs rubber brushings and seat stabilizers. For this, you can call your plumber to help you tighten the wiggly or loose toilet seat. It is an inexpensive task that will take about ten minutes to complete.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Plumbing emergencies that involve the toilet can be unsettling. Before a breakdown, your toilet will give you signs. It is essential to look out for these signs and perform the necessary repairs or replacements. That way, you will prevent unhygienic or unhealthy plumbing emergencies. A professional plumber can help you inspect for signs that may skip your notice.

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