Tips for catching toilet problems early and preventing more repairs in the future should be on everyone’s reading list.
Wherever you do your business, a toilet repair can be a considerable inconvenience. Tips for catching toilet problems early and preventing more repairs in the future should be on everyone’s reading list.
Warning Signs
Sometimes our plumbing speaks to us. Here are some common sounds and their causes:
- Phantom or ghost flushes are when the toilet seems to flush on its own. The ghost flush is usually caused by a leak inside the toilet’s tank. Ghost flushes are an issue that can have multiple causes and should be left to professionals to avoid a high water bill.
- Hissing sounds after flushing, there is an issue with the inlet water valve if your toilet hisses at you. The inlet water valve controls how much water refills the toilet’s water tank.
- Consistent trickling is a definitive tell that your toilet’s flapper valve has gone wrong. The flapper valve prevents extra water from filling the bowl once the toilet has refilled after a flush. You can temporarily fix this by cleaning the flapper.
Checking your toilet for leaks regularly is something you can do to monitor your toilet’s condition. To check for a leaky toilet, simply drop a few drops of food coloring in the toilet’s water tank. Don’t flush and wait about half an hour. If there is food coloring in the bowl, you may have a leak. Clean your flapper and try again. If the issue persists, call us! Other times, there is not much warning before your toilet overflows. Check your shower drain if there is an ungodly smell in your bathroom.
How We Can Help
Mahon Plumbing has over 25 years of experience under our belt, including all kids of toilet disasters. Whatever noises or disturbances your toilet may cause, there is a solution that Mahon Plumbing will find. We offer financial assistance to avoid clients choosing to live with broken plumbing instead of getting repairs done.
Preventing Them in the Future
Monitoring your plumbing can save you money in repairs. Knowing what to look out for can catch a problem before your toilet truly malfunctions and causes water damage that will cost thousands of dollars in repair. Cleaning your toilet regularly is a great way to keep track of the condition of your toilet. Getting your other plumbing checked out periodically, like your septic tank, can prevent catastrophic incidents.
Call Mahon Plumbing Today
If you still have more questions regarding your plumbing, we here at Mahon Plumbing are here to help. We have been serving the wider Baltimore area since 1994, so we have 25 years of experience to back up our fantastic service! Call us at our Baltimore location at 410-766-8566 or our Pasadena location at 410-636-7944. Be sure to keep up with us on social media by following us on Facebook or Twitter.