Common Toilet Problems and Simple Solutions

The plumbing system inside your house should not be taken for granted. From using the kitchen sink to wash the dishes all the way to taking a shower, everyone uses their plumbing system on a daily basis. One important component of this entire system is the toilet. Although many people want to know the newest and latest toilet inventions that are “revolutionizing” the way the bathroom is being used, it is important to understand the basics first. So many people encounter common toilet problems on a daily basis, but don’t know how to resolve them manually. Instead, they spend thousands of dollars looking for solutions that don’t actually solve the problem at all. It’s important to understand how to solve the basic problems first before moving on to bigger and better things (or the big picture, as many people refer to it).

The most common toilet problem is undoubtedly the clogged toilet. This occurs when some kind of waste if stuck inside the drain, causing improper or no flushing and, if not deal with properly, bathroom flooding. The easiest way to resolve this problem is to use the “plumber’s best friend”, the plunger. This instrument is a trade of all jacks – by using the plunger to push out the waste that is stuck in the piping, it is possible to manually solve most major clogging issues. A toilet auger is also a good alternative for more serious clogs but if the clog is so serious that your bathroom is flooded, immediately contact your local plumber.

Another common problem occurs when the toilet handle is loose or not functioning properly. This is essentially because the “lift chain”, which can be seen once you remove the tank, is disconnected and floating within the tank water. Tighten the lift chain to ensure that the toilet handle is tight and test the handle by flushing it. This is a simple issue, but one that most people have a tough time really resolving.

Although bathroom flooding is mainly caused by clogged toilets, this is not always the case. Sometimes, you will randomly find water on the floor and the toilet will be unclogged and working fine. This may be because the talk bolts may be loose – tighten them manually with a screwdriver/wrench to stop the outflow of water. However, this is not always the case – in summer times, this water might be inevitable. But it can be stopped by putting some insulation within the tank to remove the condensation and keep the tank temperature cool.

These problems are simple – it is important to emphasize that. However, when dealing with severe toilet issues, waste no time in searching online for your local plumber Red Deer or plumber Edmonton to solve the more complicated toilet problems.