When a part of the toilet’s mechanism breaks or is extremely worn the result will usually be the lack of a properly functioning toilet. This usually inhibits the overall operation of the toilet and cause malfunctions from external condensation of the tank that can lead to blocked drains, toilet overflow and the dreaded backed up toilet. Shamrock Plumbing can provide you visit and diagnose the problem and apply a cost effective suitable plumbing solution to get your home back on track.
Leading Causes of Toilet Failures:
Leaking Tank
If you constantly hear the tank leaking whenever the toilet is flushed for an extended period of time, the problem could possibly be the wax bowl ring (located at the base of the toilet) might need replacing. In order to remove the ring the toilet must be detached from the floor, this task could be very time consuming and even more expensive if it is not done properly. The cause for concern is that if the toilet is not set properly on its based when the wax ring is replaced and the toilet is reattached to the floor, there is always a possibility for leaks if not sealed properly. Unfortunately some leaks might be minimal to where it is not easily detectable. If a steady leak occurs over time it can weaken the floor boards or worse.
Clogged Toilet
Clogs are usually the cause of poor flushing. Left untreated, a clogged toilet will be near impossible to flush causing overflow and the possibility of flooding your bathroom floor with raw sewage. A light obstruction can be removed with the use of a plunger. In some cases involving stubborn or deep obstructions this maneuver may not yield great results.
In some cases more drastic measures that need to be taken is the use of a plumbers snake. If this does not correct the problem, the possibility of examining the drainage, waste and venting pipe systems for corrosions, sediment buildup, or for extreme clogs that may inhibit the draining ability of your toilet.
Sweaty Toilet Bowl
The usual culprit of a sweaty toilet bowl is usually the result of condensation. Left untreated, a sweaty toilet bowl may trigger unpleasant mildew growth to arise in your wash room. If the room temperature around the toilet is considerably warmer than the water inside the toilet bowl, condensation will result in the symptoms of a sweaty toilet bowl. Some methods used to rectify the problem are installing insulation inside the tank’s walls, have your plumber install a tempering or mixing valve to prevent toilet sweaty.
Leaking Toilet
Undetected toilet leaks increase your water bills and waste gallons upon gallons of water. Save money and water by conducting simple test to help detect a leak as earliest as possible. Add several drops of food coloring dye to your toilets water tank. If the color begins to appear in the bowl within half an hour then your toilet is leaking considerably. In most cases replacing the rubber flapper valve will stop the leak in most cases.
Running Toilet
If you hear the constant sound of running water or you find yourselves having to play with the lever to stop the flow of water when flushing – the cause can be due to high water pressure. One indication that high water pressure is the cause for your running toilet is water flowing down the sides of the bowl for extended periods of time after flushing. When your water leaks so does your pockets, contact Shamrock Plumbers today for leak detection and prompt services for all of your plumbing needs.
It has happen to all of us, when you least except it and the week is going awfully well. You hit the lever to flush no action. I mean none your throne is out of commission. Fortunately for you the solution is only a few digits away. Let Shamrock handle the problem for you, quick reliable services for anything having to do with toilets. Some of the services that we offer include:
· Toilet installation
· Toilet Repair
· Toilet Leak Detection
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