Toilet
Toilet flushes poorly
A toilet that flushes poorly, or empties too slowly or not completely is maddening. The hope is that it’s some kind of small blockage. The way to find out is to break out the toilet plunger. Do not be shy, plunge it hard for best results. If this is not effective then the next thing to check is water level in the toilet tank. There is a fill line in the tank and you want to make sure the water level is within ¼” of this line. Simply take the tank lid off to check the water level. If the … Continue reading
Clear your clogged toilet
Every homeowner has experienced a clogged toilet, particularly if young children are involved. The good news is that we can typically handle this issue without calling in a plumber. If you have never used a plunger there will never be a better time. Before you start to use the plunger, make sure there is enough water in the actual bowl to cover the entire head of the plunger. If there is not, fill up a class or pitcher with enough water and pour it in the bowl. Now vigorously pump the plunger up and down for 15 seconds. If you … Continue reading
Fix Running Toilet
How to fix a running toilet is one of the easier plumbing issues. If you are tired of constantly having to jiggle the handle and worried that the extra running water is adding up on your water bill, read below on how to fix a running toilet. You would be shocked to find out how much water a running toilet can waste! Would you believe two gallons of water per minute, and a toilet leak can waste up to 7,000 gallons of water per month. Take the top of the tank off and check if the chain that is connected … Continue reading