When is it time to replace a toilet?

When your toilet clogs or overflows, the mess can take hours to clean up. Of course, the crisis usually occurs at the wrong time like when you are having a party or during a holiday.  Imagine if you are not at home when the water crisis occurs!  Then you are left to fix the problem yourself or quickly find a plumber to perform the repairs for you.  So, how do you know when your toilet is in its final stages and requires a replacement?

1.    INCESSANT CLOGGING- It’s not uncommon for objects to get flushed down the toilet, many of which may land in areas of piping that are inaccessible. Not only items, but also deposits from minerals in the water that may continue to build along the piping until it’s completely blocked. The resulting blockage could be requiring you to plunge your toilet multiple times on a weekly basis; at this point, it is probably time to replace at least some plumbing components or invest in a new toilet.

 

2.    CRACKS and LEAKS- Cracks in the porcelain comprising the bowl, base, or tank of the toilet will gradually deepen if left unchecked. If not dealt with, eventually the cracked area will break, resulting in flooding and ruined floors.  Even though the emergency might not arise for a long time, cracks can still cause daily leakage, most likely whenever the toilet is flushed, and water damage to the area surrounding the toilet. As cracking or leaking increase, it’s recommended to choose a new toilet as soon as possible.

3.    CONSTANT REPAIRS- The costs of those small fixes add up; the stopper in the tank or the toilet handle are common and easy enough to fix.  Sometimes the accompanying pipes need repair.  At some point, the cost of the repairs becomes greater than that of a new toilet. If it’s been years since your toilet has been replaced, newer units have become much more efficient and water saving.

If you are not sure, if you want a comfort height toilet, elongated seat or pressure assisted flushing click hear to read our guide on buying a new toilet.  http://jacksontotalhometips.blogspot.com/2014/07/guide-to-buying-new-toilet.html

Jackson Total Service is an air conditioning, plumbing and electrical contractor in Naples, FL.  We are located at 3727 Enterprise Ave 34104. 

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