The bathroom is, well, your very personal sanctuary.  And that would make the toilet the most important seat! In fact, men and women seem to be spending quite a lot of time sitting on the toilet, reading a paper on their smartphone or just playing a game while doing their business.

As such, the toilet has to be proper functioning for obvious reasons. A poor malfunctioning toilet can make a homeowner’s life really difficult, especially if it’s the only one in the house.

Does your toilet resemble and operate the same as an outhouse used in the past? Look at the following signs of poor toilet maintenance. It’s time to have it repaired or replaced when:

Poor or No Flushing Capability

What could possibly prevent a toilet from flushing properly? Some factors are:

• Low water levels
• Worn out parts
• Clogged bowl
• Clogged siphon jet or ring holes
• Clogged sewer lines

Can this issue be fixed? Look at the inside of the toilet’s tank first. Is it filling to proper levels? A fill valve adjustment is sometimes necessary to ensure accurate water filling capability.

Sign of Mineral Deposits

Most residential water supplies contain minerals. Due to the nature, these mineral deposits collect around any opening through which water passes, over time.

Most susceptible to damage from mineral deposits accumulation are the inlet holes around rim of the toilet bowl, due to blockage. This causes a reduced water flow into the tank and incomplete flushes.

Water leakage and wastage is the result of the problem.

Cracks in the Tank

Is your toilet always surrounded by water on the floor of the bathroom? There may be crack in the tank but knowing this for sure is somewhat difficult.

One way of finding out if there is a crack in the tank (and where it originates from) is by pouring few drops of colored dye (red or blue) into the tank.

Cracks will begin to appear, revealed as a result of the dye colors. Check the bolts and washers if no discoloration is found anywhere in the tank.

Constant Running of Water

A spontaneous water refill or constant running of toilet usually indicates the flapper is damaged or worn. This issue can also signal an improperly adjusted float! How can homeowners fix this issue?

Fortunately, it doesn’t cost that much to replace flappers. It’s also really easy to discern damage to the flapper, with a simple dye test.

All of the above issues must be fixed quickly to prevent an exorbitant charge on the next utility bill! Know that there are some home improvements projects you cannot undertake. Call Your 1 Plumber for your home plumbing repair or emergency plumbing Montgomery needs today!