3 Toilet Maintenance Challenges

If there is one maintenance challenge most people don’t want to face in their Stuart home, it’s a bout with their toilet. Not only can it be frustrating and inconvenient, but it can also lead to quite a mess as well.

However, by learning more about some of the most common maintenance challenges toilets present, people can have a much better idea of what is wrong with their toilet and what will need to be done to get it fixed. Whether it’s a clog, a leak, or an older toilet to be replaced, knowing as much as possible about toilet maintenance can go far in helping to resolve many common problems.

Pre-1994 Toilets

If a toilet in a home was made prior to 1994, it should be replaced with an updated model. By doing so, a person will save large amounts of water and keep their monthly water bill much lower as well.

Older toilets use twice as much water as do new models, and they are also much more prone to breaking down than today’s models. While it may be costly initially to purchase one and have it installed by a plumber, in the long run it will more than pay off in savings.

Preventing the Dreaded Clog

When a toilet gets clogged, even the smallest clog can present quite a challenge. If the clog is in the drainpipe or trap, it might be able to be cleared quickly. However, if it’s in the sewer line, a plumber can spend hours on the job getting the clog cleared.

Needless to say, the repair bill can run well into several hundred dollars or more for this repair, so it’s best to know how to prevent clogs from happening. Using high-grade toilet paper always helps, since it’s made to disintegrate quickly once wet. It’s also smart to not put anything in the toilet that won’t be easily flushed, since it almost always results in a clog.

Don’t Let the Toilet Leak

If a toilet leaks gallons of water daily, a person’s Stuart water bills will go extremely high. When toilets hiss continually and never sound as if they shut off after flushing, they are leaking water into the toilet bowl from the tank. The common cause of this is a worn flapper valve, which is not closing completely after each flush. If this happens, the toilet can waste 200 gallons of water daily.

Are you having trouble with your Stuart, FL toilet? Call Allore’s Plumbing at (772) 288-0998 for all your plumbing needs!