4 Common Toilet Troubles

February 21st, 2019 Posted in Toilets
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No one wants to realize their toilet is not working correctly. Toilets are a fixture you use every day, but fixing troubles is never fun. However, a dysfunctional toilet can cause extensive damage to your home if not fixed quickly. Here are four common toilet issues and what will need to be done to fix them.

  1. Running toilet. The toilet that keeps running has an issue with the stopper mechanism in the tank. When the tank fills, the stopper should close. If water is still escaping into the bowl, the stopper may not be sealing, or the ballcock float is stuck. These parts can be found at any hardware store if you want to replace them on your own.
  2. Wax ring seal is broken. If you notice a leak around the base of the toilet, it most likely is a broken wax ring. The toilet needs to be reset and sealed to prevent leaks and damage to the floor. This may require the service of a plumber.
  3. Crack in the toilet or base. A cracked toilet usually needs to be replaced. In many cases, you can just replace the tank or base instead of the entire toilet. Contact a plumber and give them the model number of your toilet to determine the type of replacement you will need.
  4. Overflowing toilet. When your toilet is overflowing, you most likely have a clog in the drain. Use a plunger to dislodge the clog. If this does not work, it may be further down in your plumbing and calling a professional is your next move.

While you can fix some toilet issues on your own, it is best to leave the big jobs to a plumber. They can quickly repair the problem and relieve your toilet troubles.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(404) 973-2471

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Repairing a Leaky Toilet Wax Ring

May 16th, 2012 Posted in Bathroom Repairs
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If you find water coming out from under the base of your toilet every time you flush, this is a sign of a defective wax ring.  It is very important to replace the wax ring and stop the leak as soon as possible.  Otherwise, the water will rot the flooring under the toilet and you will soon not only need toilet repairs, but also a very expensive floor replacement.

Detailed instructions for replacing a wax ring are easy to find on the internet.  The job involves disconnecting the toilet from the water supply, unbolting it from the floor, removing the old wax ring, installing the new wax ring, re-attaching the toilet to the floor, and hooking up the water supply line.

You should be aware that although the process sounds easy, there are several ways that things can take a wrong turn.  For one thing, the water shutoff valve can be corroded and either start leaking after you shut off the water or you can force it too hard and crack the water supply line.

Further, the hold-down bolts can be corroded and you can round off the nuts, snap the bolts or strip the head.  Next, a toilet is very heavy and if you drop it you could damage the toilet or the floor.  Also, if you don’t place the toilet on the wax ring just right, the wax ring can be damaged and you will have to start over again.  Another potential problem is that if you over-tighten the bolts that hold the toilet to the floor, the base might crack and you will need a new toilet. Finally, the water supply line may leak or the tank could leak at the tank to commode connections.

If you have any concern at all about your ability to do it yourself, call your local plumber and let them handle the bathroom repairs.  It’s money well spent to get the job done quickly and professionally.

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