3 Common Signs That It Is Time To Replace Your Toilet
Toilets are used multiple times a day by families, so if a toilet in your home is not working properly it can be a big problem. Toilets tend to last a long time, but just like anything else in your home they will eventually reach the end of their lifespan and need to be replaced. When a toilet needs to be replaced, it is better to do so sooner rather than later. It is also important to note that replacing a toilet is not a simple DIY job -- it is always in your best interest to hire plumbing contractors to remove your old toilet and install a new one. Some of the top signs that it is time to replace your toilet include:
Toilet Clogs or Overflows on a Regular Basis
Toilets can become clogged or overflow from time to time, but plunging the toilet or hiring a plumber to use an auger to clear the clog typically solves the problem. However, it is not normal for a toilet to overflow on a regular basis, and you should not have to deal with clogs all the time. When this is your experience, it typically means that there is a major problem with your toilet that can't be repaired. No one likes to clean up the bathroom after a toilet overflows -- do yourself a favor and have your faulty toilet replaced.
Toilet is Leaking
When it comes to toilets, the only water in the area should be found in the toilet bowl. However, as a toilet ages the seal around the base of the toilet can fail or a crack can develop in the toilet bowl or tank, leading to pools of water on the floor. While a seal may be able to be replaced, a cracked toilet can't be fixed. Continually exposing your bathroom flooring to water can cause damage, so if your toilet is leaking water make sure you hire a plumbing contractor to replace it as quickly as possible.
Toilet Won't Stop Running
A constantly running toilet is not only annoying, it also wastes a lot of water. If your toilet won't stop running, check and/or replace the chain and flapper and then adjust the fill height. If you do these things but they do not fix the problem, major components in your toilet may have failed and the toilet will not be able to be fixed. You don't have to live with a constantly running toilet -- most plumbing contractors can perform the replacement in a timely manner.
