The toilets in your home are some of its most vital plumbing fixtures. When something’s wrong, fast and successful repairs are a must. Look to the certified plumbers at Rochester to take care of the heavy task of toilet repair.
We’ve given some of our expertise below concerning toilet repair and toilet installation. Occasionally, DIY solutions may be a suitable method. But you might be surprised to hear that quality toilet services take a lot more than a plunger.
While your home’s toilets are comparatively simple fixtures, even minor 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 face with your home’s toilets.
Most toilets have two major focal points: the bowl and the upper tank. Damage to the toilet bowl will sometimes crack the porcelain, producing a leak. If the upper tank is the source of the leak, 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 closing the water supply valve, which is located at the base of the toilet.
Constant running water is often a sign of a faulty fill valve. This component ensures the water level fills to normal levels after every flush. If it becomes damaged, water will steadily fill the upper tank.
But the source of your problem may also be a damaged flush valve. This valve moves stored water from the tank into the toilet bowl after each flush. When it breaks or cracks, water will constantly flow into the toilet bowl. Until it’s replaced, you’re constantly wasting water. A trained 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 separate from the rest of the upper tank system, keeping the flush mechanism from working like it’s supposed to.
Resolving the problem is sometimes as simple as reattaching the chain that connects the handle to the fill valve system. If the chain is still attached, the plumber will instead check on the nuts mounted inside the tank. These may shake loose and will have to be tightened.
While this is sometimes something you can complete on your own, a professional is often needed if these steps aren’t working. They know how to 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 easy to see spots include water supply lines and near the base of the toilet. Your plumber will still check for leaks in the upper tank since they’re not as immediately recognizeable. Dripping sounds coming from the upper tank are sometimes a sign there’s a leak.
If the base of the toilet is leaking, the plumber will check the wax ring that seals the base of the toilet against the bathroom floor. If 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 under 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 may be debris deeper within the water system. Some cleaners can remove this debris, breaking it down and forcing it through the rest of your plumbing. When this doesn’t resolve the issue, professional equipment is generally required.
A clogged toilet is a very common plumbing problem you may encounter. A typical plunger can break down the clog, producing enough pressure to clear it from your plumbing. Out of the many issues your toilet can experience, a clog is the one you can most likely fix on your own.
But severe clogs should be resolved with caution. Otherwise, wastewater can overflow the bowl and spill onto your bathroom floor. Many experienced plumbers use specialized drain snake tools, also known as closet or toilet augers.
For particularly severe damage, replacing a toilet is usually more cost-effective. We proceed with new toilet installations 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 attentively look over 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 leave to the Experts. Call Strogen's Service Experts—we can fix and install a wide variety of toilets.
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