Knowing when to replace your toilet can be tricky, especially if you’re not particularly knowledgeable about the subject. And, really, no one wants to talk toilets at the dinner table, do they? That’s why you need reliable Edmonton plumbing repair to help you make sense of when to replace your toilet. Here’s our guide on knowing the signs of when to replace your toilet.
A Crack in the Tank
Noticing water puddling at your toilet’s base? If the water’s not yellow, then it’s very likely that there’s a crack in your toilet’s tank. Now, you might be able to get away with a repair, depending on where that crack is located. If it’s below the water line, then you need to replace the entire tank – at which point, the majority of homeowners opt for a full-on toilet replacement.
Constantly Leaking Toilet
Cracks are, typically, a lot easier to find than a leak is. If your toilet is leaking, it can go undetected for months, possibly, as you won’t see water on the floor like if you have a crack in the tank.
The best way to see if you’ve got a potentially leaky toilet on hand is to check your water bill. That’s because a leaking toilet uses an excessive amount of water. Usually, you’re going to be dealing with damaged flooring and subflooring with a damaged toilet, but this can extend into any room beneath the bathroom if not caught early enough.
Now, the deciding factor on whether or not your toilet needs replacing is dependent on its age. If you’ve got an older toilet that’s leaking (or it keeps springing leaks), then your best bet is just to replace it entirely.
Never-Ending Flush
Constantly running toilets are everyone’s worst nightmare because the sound of them is so annoying. If water is constantly and continues to run from the tank to the bowl after you flush, then that’s a bad sign. It wastes water and makes a frustrating noise, so you absolutely shouldn’t ignore a running toilet.
Typically, if your toilet’s running, it’s an easy fix as it’s usually caused by a failure of the flapper valve to seal. If you’re finding yourself, though, constantly repairing every other weekend (or your fixes are only reaping temporary results) then it’s time to replace the toilet.
It Clogs Frequently
While toilet clogs are an annoying occurrence, they aren’t necessarily a sign of repair. But if you’re finding yourself resorting to the plunger every other day and the clogs aren’t being caused by regular, preventable human activities, then you’ve got a problem.
With this, you’re going to want to call out a local Edmonton plumbing repair company to come have a look at your toilet to make sure that the clogs aren’t being caused by a problem further down your lines. They’ll be able to properly diagnose the problem and either fix it or have recommendations on replacing it.
If you’re finding yourself dealing with any of the above situations, then chances are that you need a reliable Edmonton plumbing repair company to help you replace your toilet. Give the Plumbing Repair Guy a call today!