Maintaining your Jacksonville, IL home’s plumbing is important to you. When you have a toilet that stops working well, knowing what to do next can save you a lot of frustration. Should you repair or replace the toilet? In the following sections, you’ll learn more about when it’s best to schedule toilet replacement.
You Have a Cracked Toilet
Porcelain toilets can crack, leaving water puddles around the toilet. A cracked, leaky toilet might work fine, but it damages the flooring and contributes to mold growth. A cracked toilet also becomes a safety hazard and looks unsightly. Do yourself a favor and get a new toilet.
The Toilet Wobbles
Sometimes, a toilet wobbles because it needs its screws tightened. Check the bolts for tightness. If they’re loose, tighten them and see if this resolves the issue. If the toilet continues to wobble, the floor beneath the toilet might have started to rot from water leaking from a damaged toilet. Check the toilet for signs of damage. You might notice cracks or other visible damage. Whether you see something or not, if you have a wobbly toilet, call a plumber to check out the situation. You might need toilet replacement.
You Have an Old Toilet
Old toilets might still work well enough, but we bet it’s costing you money in wasted water. Modern toilets use less water per flush. Models with the dual-flush feature use less water for liquid waste and offer a full flush for solid waste. According to some studies, dual-flush toilets can lower water consumption by up to 67% compared to conventional toilets.
At HRI Plumbing, we help homeowners every day with toilet replacement and other plumbing needs. Helping you find the best solutions for your home and budget is what we do best. If you think it’s time to replace your toilet, let one of our qualified plumbing professionals walk you through your options. Call us today!
