Here are some of the most common toilet issues and whether you need to call a plumber:
Flushing the toilet makes the shower temperature change – If you’ve ever experienced a significant difference in water temperature in the shower because someone just flushed a toilet, you typically can fix the problem at the toilet. For a fast fix, you can adjust the toilet’s flow rate so that it doesn’t move cold water as quickly, which will minimize the effect on your shower.
- Water running into the bowl – If you hear a toilet continue to run long after you have flushed, you may have a problem with the flapper in the tank. A leaking flapper will let water continually leak into the bowl as if it’s being refilled after a flush. To see if the flapper is really the issue, add some food coloring in the tank and wait about 15 minutes. When you come back, look in the bowl. If you see food coloring, it may be time to replace the flapper.
- Toilet won’t flush – The first thing to check if your toilet isn’t flushing when you push the handle is the lift chain in the tank. Take the lid off the tank and see if the lift chain is intact. This component attaches the handle you press to the flapper valve that allows water to come into the bowl and forces waste down the pipeline. If it’s broken, you can call a plumber or get a simple lift chain replacement from a home improvement store.
- It takes more than one flush to rid the bowl of waste – Look inside the tank to see if the tank is filling all the way to the fill line before a flush. If the tank isn’t filling all the way, there may be a blockage in the pipes where the water flows into the tank or out of the tank. You may need a plumber to help you troubleshoot this problem, and it may be an indicator that it’s time for a new toilet.
Flushing the toilet makes the shower temperature change – If you’ve ever experienced a significant difference in water temperature in the shower because someone just flushed a toilet, you typically can fix the problem at the toilet. For a fast fix, you can adjust the toilet’s flow rate so that it doesn’t move cold water as quickly, which will minimize the effect on your shower.
DIY or Call A Professional?
Generally, a DIY remedy can fix those common problems. If you have trouble getting the fix to work or you’re noticing secondary symptoms, you may want to contact a professional. Always contact a professional if you can’t find the source of a leak or noise or if you have water or sewage backup in the home.
Water and sewage damage can be very costly to repair, and a plumber in Fort Myers Florida may be able to fix the issue quickly. The team at Eco Plumbers uses all-natural plumbing methods to troubleshoot common and uncommon toilet issues in the Fort Myers area. Let us know if you need some help diagnosing your plumbing problems.
Water and sewage damage can be very costly to repair, and a plumber in Fort Myers Florida may be able to fix the issue quickly. The team at Eco Plumbers uses all-natural plumbing methods to troubleshoot common and uncommon toilet issues in the Fort Myers area. Let us know if you need some help diagnosing your plumbing problems.