Toilet Repair & Installation
A toilet is a simple machine with a handful of wear parts: the flapper, fill valve, flush valve, wax ring, supply line and shutoff. Most problems trace back to one of them. A running toilet can waste a surprising amount of water, and a leak at the base can rot the subfloor if it is ignored.
What is included
- Running toilet repair
- Fill valve and flapper replacement
- Weak or incomplete flush diagnosis
- Wax ring and flange replacement
- Leaks at the base or supply line
- Clog removal and augering
- Toilet removal and replacement
- Comfort-height and efficiency upgrades
Call the dispatch line and describe the symptom. A local plumbing professional can repair the internal parts, reset or replace the toilet, or replace a failed flange underneath.
Running toilet
A running toilet is usually a flapper that no longer seals or a fill valve that does not shut off. The repair is inexpensive and takes less time than most homeowners expect. Left alone, it can waste hundreds of gallons a day.
If the tank refills on its own without a flush, start with the flapper. If water runs continuously, the fill valve is the likely culprit.
Leaks at the base
Water around the base can come from a loose supply line, a failed wax ring or a cracked bowl. A wax ring that has failed will usually smell faintly of sewer gas and may show water when the toilet is flushed. Repeated resetting without checking the flange can lead to a bigger repair.
If the floor feels soft or the toilet rocks, stop using it and have it inspected. A leaking flange can damage the subfloor.
Repair or replace
Replacing internal parts is almost always cheaper than a new toilet. A new fixture makes sense when the bowl is cracked, the toilet is an old high-water-use model, the flange is damaged beyond repair or the style is being updated during a remodel.
Measure the rough-in distance before buying a replacement so the new toilet fits the existing drain location.
Toilet services
- Running toilet repair
- Fill valve and flapper replacement
- Weak or incomplete flush diagnosis
- Wax ring and flange replacement
- Leaks at the base or supply line
- Clog removal and augering
- Toilet removal and replacement
- Comfort-height and efficiency upgrades
Toilet Repair & Install questions
What to expect before, during and after the visit.
Why does my toilet keep running?
The most common causes are a worn flapper, a stuck fill valve or a float set too high. A technician can identify which part is failing and replace it.
Can a running toilet raise my water bill?
Yes. A continuous leak can waste hundreds of gallons a day depending on the size of the leak. Fixing it usually pays for itself quickly.
Why does my toilet flush weakly?
Mineral buildup in the rim holes, a partially closed supply valve or a failing flush valve can reduce the flush. Cleaning the rim jets and checking the valve are the first steps.
Do I need a new wax ring when a toilet is pulled?
Yes. A wax ring is designed for one use. Reusing one can cause a leak at the base.
Ready to get this fixed?
Call the dispatch line and a local plumbing professional will be matched to your request.