Common Toilet Plumbing Problems in Homes and Offices

A running toilet or an intermittently running flush can be a cause of concern for many households as well as workplaces. Homeowners as well as business owners find it hard to get the job done all by them and need the expert assistance of a professional plumber. 

There are various other common toilet problems that tend to bring the entire household or work at a halt. It disrupts the normal functioning of a place and results in chaos. Some of these plumbing issues are discussed below:

Running toilet

This is by far, one of the most common plumbing problems in a toilet. The toilet flush seems to run continuously and drains out all the water from your storage tank. It is both an annoyance as well as results in wastage of water considerably. A professional plumber works on the interiors of a flush tank and fixes the problem. Sometimes, it could well be a flapper that causes problem while allowing water into the toilet bowl.

Toilets that don’t flush

Sometimes the flush doesn’t work at all. It can be an embarrassing situation if you have guests coming over and your toilets just don’t flush. It calls for an emergency situation along with overflowing toilets. The cause could be a faulty lever in the flush tank, damaged flapper etc.

Overflowing toilets

Overflowing toilets are the result of overflowing flush tanks. This can be understood from a faulty water level mechanism or a damaged part in the flush tank. It can result in overflowing of tanks that need to be shut down temporarily again and again. It is an inconvenient situation and needs the professional intervention of a residential or commercial plumber.

Toilets with slow or poor flush systems

Some toilets flush slow or have a poor flushing system in place. Your family members, guests or office staff regularly complains of a slow flush that refuses to drain out water properly or backs up quick without an efficient flush out. A professional plumber looks into the flush tank and its mechanism to fix the problem.

Clogged Toilets

If you have a clogged toilet, it could well be caused by a blocked drain system at the base of the toilet bowl. The drain pipe that runs from the bowl into sewage piping or into a private septic system could well be blocked. An experienced plumber offers clogged drain diagnosis and repair services in such situations. The toilet drain is unclogged and cleared so that the toilet bowl drains well.

Toilet Repairs and Replacements

Toilet repairs and replacements is also part of the plumbing procedures. You can get a damaged or faulty toilet seat, structure and other parts repaired or replaced as per the need.