If You Have Noticed Any of These 5 Things Then It May Be Time to Replace Your Toilet

A high-quality toilet can last for a long time but it will not last forever. You do not have to wait until your toilet breaks down entirely to have it replaced. Keep reading to learn about five signs that it may be time to replace your toilet. Then contact 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration at 866-437-0205 if you are in need of toilet installation or other plumbing services.

1. Your Toilet Regularly Gets Clogged

If you have a clog every now and again, it may be aggravating but it is likely not a cause for concern. However, if you have toilet clogs regularly, there is something bigger going on. If you have an older low-flush toilet, and it frequently clogs, then it may be an issue of its age. The interior may simply be worn out. It could also be a situation that requires further plumbing services. Either way, contact 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration at 866-437-0205 to find out how we can help.

2. Your Toilet Wobbles

There are a number of reasons that your toilet may wobble when you sit down on it. It may be that the screws at the base of your toilet have gotten loose, which can be fixed by simply tightening them. However, it may be due to water damage under the floor, which is preventing your crews from holding tightly. This does not necessarily mean that your toilet needs to be replaced but it does mean you should call a plumber.

3. Your Toilet Constantly Runs

If your toilet is constantly running, it could be that the rubber flapper in your toilet tank is damaged. It could be that the fill valve in the tanks is broken. These problems may be fixable but they are also often first warnings that it’s time to replace the toilet.

4. Your Toilet is Cracked

While porcelain is a very strong material, it can wear down over time. If there are cracks in the base of your porcelain toilet, you could end up dealing with puddling and leaking. This can damage your floor and lead to higher water bills if you do not have it fixed or the toilet replaced.

5. Your Toilet is Old and Inefficient

The EPA requires that any toilet made after 1992 cannot use more than 1.6 gallons of water each flush. If your toilet is older than that, then it is likely using a lot more water than it needs to. In fact, today’s toilets can use just .8 gallons per flush.

Call Us Today to Help with Your Toilet Repairs or Installation

If you are in need of a plumber then you have found the right company in 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration. Call us at 866-437-0205. We are also available 24 hours for emergency plumbing needs.