If your toilet suddenly stops working like it should, then your domestic life can get turned upside-down in a hurry. It’s important to call in the plumber at the first sign of trouble. If you delay, then the problem could soon worsen and cost more to fix, while also creating a stinky mess that turns your home into an unpleasant place to be. At Champion Plumbing, we specialize in toilet repair and replacement in the greater San Antonio, TX area. Here are six warning signs that it’s time to repair or replace your toilet.
A flapper valve problem is commonly to blame for a toilet that continuously runs. You might be able to get away with just adjusting the flapper valve, but if that doesn’t do the trick, then you’ll need flapper replacement.
If water is accumulating at the base of your toilet, then you’ll hopefully only need to tighten up the bolts that are securing your toilet to the floor. But if this doesn’t work, then you may need to replace the wax ring to fully seal the toilet-drainpipe connection.
If your toilet only flushes a little bit at a time, then there’s a good chance that your flushing mechanism is due for repair.
When the tank or bowl fails to correctly refill, it’s often because of a failing fill valve. Typically, this requires the fill valve to be replaced.
A small amount of rust in one area may mean you only have to replace that part. But if there is rust throughout different sections of the toilet, then it’s probably time for a new toilet.
If your toilet’s tank or bowl has a crack that is 1/16th of an inch or smaller, then plumber’s epoxy can potentially be used to repair it. But bigger cracks commonly mean that it’s time for toilet replacement.
When you need a
plumber in San Antonio and the surrounding area, contact Champion Plumbing at
(210) 405-5373. Our local plumbing company can expertly handle your residential and commercial plumbing needs. Feel free to give us a call today to make an appointment!