#Home Plumbing

[dayandnightphx]

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[totalplumbingpro]

Common Toilet Repair Problems and Their Solutions

Toilets are a vital part of our daily lives, but they can develop various issues over time. Whether you're dealing with a running toilet, a stubborn clog, or a pesky leak, knowing how to address these problems can save you time and money. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore common toilet issues and provide step-by-step solutions for DIY enthusiasts. We'll also discuss when it's essential to call in professional plumbing services to tackle the more complex problems.

Common Toilet Problems

Problem: Running Toilet

A running toilet can be both annoying and wasteful. To fix it, follow these steps:

Check the Flapper Valve: Ensure it's sealing properly. If damaged, replace it.

Adjust Water Level: Maintain it about an inch below the overflow tube.

Inspect Fill Valve: Make sure it turns off properly. Replace if faulty.

Problem: Clogged Toilet

Clogs are a common inconvenience but can usually be handled yourself:

Plunge the Clog: Use a plunger to clear it. If unsuccessful, try a toilet auger.

Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaners: They can harm your pipes.

Call a Plumber: If the clog persists, it's time to bring in a professional.

Problem: Leaky Toilet

Leaky toilets can lead to water waste and damage. Fix them as follows:

Identify Leak Source: Common sources include the base, supply line, flush valve, and tank.

Tighten Loose Connections: Repair loose parts or connections.

Professional Help: If the issue persists, contact a plumber.

Problem: Weak Flush

If your toilet has a weak flush, follow these steps to improve it:

Check Water Level: Ensure it's sufficient in the tank.

Adjust Flush Valve: Make sure it's opening fully.

Clean Jet Holes: Clean the rim of the bowl.

Replace Flush Valve: If the problem persists, consider a replacement.

Problem: Unstable Toilet

A wobbly toilet can be a nuisance. Fix it with these steps:

Tighten Bolts: Check the floor bolts and tighten them.

Inspect Wax Ring: If damaged, replace it.

Shim the Toilet: If still unstable, shim it for stability.

Problem: Noisy Flush

A noisy flush can be bothersome. To silence it, follow these steps:

Secure Fill Valve: Check if it's loose and tighten it.

Adjust Flapper Valve: Ensure it doesn't slam shut.

Lubricate Flush Valve: Apply silicone spray if it's sticking.

Problem: Toilet Won't Flush

If your toilet refuses to flush, address it by:

Check Water Supply: Ensure it's turned on.

Inspect Flush Valve: Make sure it's opening fully.

Examine Flapper Valve: Ensure it's not stuck.

Problem: Toilet Bowl Overflowing

A toilet bowl overflow can be a messy situation. Handle it like this:

Turn off Water Supply: Prevent further flooding.

Plunge the Clog: Attempt to clear the blockage.

Use a Toilet Auger: If needed, go for a toilet auger.

Restore Water Supply: Turn it on and refill the bowl.

Problem: Toilet Bowl Cracks

If you discover a crack in your toilet bowl:

Small Cracks: Repair them with a porcelain repair kit.

Large Cracks: You'll need to replace the toilet bowl.

These DIY solutions can help you address various toilet issues efficiently. However, some problems may require professional plumbing services.

When to Call Professional Plumbing Contractors 

While DIY fixes are suitable for many toilet issues, some problems demand the expertise of a professional plumber. It's advisable to contact a Toilet repair service provider in the following scenarios:

Persistent leaks that you can't fix.

Major plumbing system issues beyond just the toilet.

Concerns about water damage.

Installation of a new toilet or extensive repairs.

Lack of experience in handling plumbing systems.

Preventative Maintenance

To avoid frequent toilet problems, consider these preventative maintenance tips:

Regularly inspect your toilet for leaks and other issues.

Avoid flushing non-flushable items.

Keep your toilet clean to prevent blockages.

Consider installing a water-saving toilet to reduce water consumption.

Conclusion

A well-functioning toilet is crucial for the comfort and hygiene of your home. By understanding common toilet problems and knowing how to address them, you can maintain your toilet's optimal performance. For more complex issues or professional assistance, don't hesitate to contact Total plumbing.

[perfecthomepros]

Understanding your Home Plumbing System

[copperbadge]

Well, the Small HVAC Leak that I noticed two weeks ago when changing the filter is now a Large HVAC Leak, thus solving the Adderall vs Weed conundrum. Stimulant medication it is!

The guys who installed the unit, which is still very much under warranty, were coming to look at it tomorrow morning anyway, so at least I don't have to pay Memorial Day Plumbing Emergency prices. The leak isn't so massive that a couple of towels and very judicious use of the AC can't handle it until then, but the cleanup has been a bit intensive.

I may need to bump up my plans to at least redo the bathroom floor. Maybe that'll be a big project for November. I should have the HVAC paid off by then...

[vintagehomecollection]

The warm, luxurious effect of dark wood in a bathroom combines with the femininity of pie-frill edged cotton curtains and a flowery wallpaper.

Laura Ashley Style, 1987

[number1villainstan]

spoiled less like a bratty kid and more like the cherries fallen off the tree and rotting in the summer heat on the concrete of the driveway

[hometoursandotherstuff]

You really want another toilet, but there's no room. No problem if you have a walk-in closet.

[br1ghtestlight]

louise and linda are SOO mom and kid in this scene. like louise being so excited to show her mom a new cool thing she just found and linda's kinda exaggerated surprised reactions like she's never seen water from a fridge before. their dynamic in this episode is literally the sweetest

[veronicaleafless]

~ The beginning of autumn smells like plum pie and thyme tea🍂 ~

[clatterbane]

How fun! With our repeated plumbing problems (with another episode involving an emergency plumber last week), we ended up with some smelly smelly mold growing back under the bathtub. It didn't help that a washcloth or something apparently also fell back under there at some point.

We have been cleaning and disinfecting things as well as possible every single time the drain backs up. It's just nigh impossible to thoroughly scrub way back in the corners under the tub, with the way things are set up in there.

So yeah, today Mr. C decided that the best plan was to actually move the bathtub out enough to reach back in there and get it scrubbed out better. (There is normally maybe a 2" gap between it and the back wall. Just enough for some shampoo bottles to fall down if you're not careful, but not enough to even reach a human arm in to retrieve them.)

Which involved disconnecting the pipe going down to the troublesome floor drain, and cutting through the caulk somebody put in between the tub and the wall at one end. Not much fun, but at least it is a freestanding tub otherwise. And at least now it won't be caulked to the wall the next time that drain backs up. 😫

Yeah, he was doing the dirty work in his underwear. And I really don't blame him. His ass is not normally pixelated. I hesitated to post this, even so. Also explaining the terrible angle.

After some scrubbing, it got sloshed down with bleach again. That's sitting for a while, before it gets another good scrub with strong floor soap.

I do feel kinda bad that he's the only one who is consistently doing jobs like this around here, largely thanks to being the only one with both legs. Though, especially with as allergic as I am to mold? I maybe don't feel as bad as I could about not jumping in on this particular job. He commented that he was just as glad he didn't get any pics of the moldy mess to show me, it was that nasty.

[witchy-batsquatch]

Okay help is needed so the toilet in our downstairs bathroom is not clogged but it won't flush and it randomly overflows and bubbles every time we shower in that bathroom and this is only happening in the one downstairs bathroom not the other three in the house

[phantomrose96]

So I know this isn't anything that like actually needs an apology but it'll make me feel a bit better to say it. Oof whoops this ABoT chapter is super late. Timing kinda sucks since I wanted to have some updates out while s3 was airing but

Been kinda mega busy and stressed since October with the whole condo buying thing which rolled right into immediate day 0 plumbing and boiler issues I had to get fixed and general moving hassle and financial commitment stress and I kinda just fried myself hard. Plus then acclimating to a new place without my familiar street or familiar grocery store or familiar room or any of that. Like there's no "just go home and take your mind off it" to this cuz home is the "it". So I'm just kinda enduring until I can calm the hell down.

And anyway I definitely have progress on ch47, like 7000-ish words of it, but it's the kind of like "there is writing there" and hasn't exactly hit the "there is substance there" that I want ABoT chapters to be. Like this in particular is a chapter I want to be good, not just be done. So it's taking time to get my brain somewhere that can do that.

[jerreeeeeee]

i feel like we don't talk about twosun enough. its inherently very interesting. this is the world that shaped our heroes. but the minutiae is easy to make up to suit your purposes and none of it ultimately matters to the narrative. trying to think of what we know about this world. there are 2 suns. a purple sky. it was a hard world (aren't all worlds?). there was a spaceship.

so what's the technological state of this world? hard to say. there's a spaceship, first of its kind, but how specific is that? is it the first flying ship at all, or only the first to leave the planar system? the light fell down a year before the starblaster took off, since the hunger came down right on that day. the ipre had the light for one year. how much did that contribute to their technological advancement? (i hate the idea of 'advancement' as if it's some inevitable linear progress but bear with me here, that's the easiest language to use). were they building ships beforehand? what else did they have?

here's how i tend to think of it: the ipre has the light. the ipre is already quite "advanced" for this world. here are things the ipre has, so by extension twosun has: bond engines, indoor plumbing, industrialized steel production. however i don't tend to think of twosun as a globalized world. so there are many places that do not have these things. and of course these are all things we think of as "advanced" but they also lack many things we think of as technological "advancement," like steam engines, or concrete. anyway.

i don't think its possible for the light of creation to have inspired all of this in only one year. this world was already well on its way. the ipre already existed, it already built spaceships. just not as ambitiously, and more rooted in magic than technology (the idea that magic is just science/technology you don't understand yet is very fun, but in this case i think magic is very much different, and has a longer history. although it can be used in tandem with tech, like in the bond engine).

and aside from technologically i tend to think of it as very politically fractured and chaotic. small regional governments with little reach, fraught and difficult trade, certainly no formal schooling systems (there are, like, wizard universities, all with different inscrutable systems, and then the ipre, and that's your choices for "education"). which is why there's more tech in some places than others.

the most interesting thing is, i think, the difference in lifespans among our crew. magnus, lucretia, and barry know only a more or less industrialized world (although i do tend to have barry grown up rural, that'd be one of those places all this tech hasn't quite reached yet), where there's an organization that sends spaceships with engines to different planes of this reality, and now with a little extra kick from the light, to different realities entirely. magnus has only ever showered with water from pipes indoors. he doesn't bat an eye at buildings made of all metal and glass. but lup and taako grew up in a medieval fantasy world. this shit's all, like, seventy years old max, and they've been around for nearly two centuries. they were bathing in big medieval washtubs as kids. their clothes were all handmade. merle too, although he grew up off the grid anyway. and probably davenport as well, but he would've been more immersed in tech, growing up in a gnomish warren. which is maybe why he was such a good pick for pilot of the starblaster.

but also: we see some of the same happen in faerun. even there it's not clear what the time period is. it's fantasy, all swords and sorcery. but there's trains and arcane engines and skyscrapers. again, not globalized, these things exist in isolated pockets. is it the light? did it still manage to have subtle influence all those years? is it just the luck of the millers finding a window into the plane of thought? is the real answer just that it's inconsistent in whatever way makes the most fun story? is it fun to play in the space of trying to make sense of it anyway?

[groverarms]

I'm trying to figure out how to set up some kind of commissions to survive. Would anyone be interested in Mohawk lesson downloads? Tattoo, art, clipart, or graphics? Hell, I'm an educated published writer. I'll research, edit, and fucking WRITE your papers for grocery and gas money.

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