| ign="center"> | | | | unhooked from either part during regular use. The |
| Many homeowners overlook the many issues that | | | | rubber stopper rests in the bottom of the tank, and |
| can arise with their plumbing, especially their toilet. | | | | releases the water to flush and refill the bowl at the |
| Toilets are often ignored, as long as they work | | | | right time. Luckily all of these parts can be purchased |
| properly. But as soon as it backs up, won't flush | | | | at any hardware store and easily replaced. |
| properly, or won't stop running, it's obvious that your | | | | Sometimes the toilet is running constantly and your |
| toilet needs proper repairs and maintenance. Unlike | | | | water bill may double or even triple in one month. |
| water heaters, many simple problems can be fixed | | | | The tank contains a valve which lets in fresh water |
| by the homeowner. | | | | when the tank empties into the bowl. This valve is |
| When your toilet has serious problems, you will need | | | | controlled most often by a small floating ball. When |
| the help of an experienced plumber. Regular flow | | | | the ball sinks because the water is draining, the valve |
| toilets are often easier to fix yourself than a low | | | | opens and refills the tank. |
| flow toilet. Low flow toilets use a mechanism that | | | | If that ball breaks or disconnects from the valve, it |
| provides extra pressure to a smaller amount of | | | | may stay open or be unable to refill the tank. |
| water, making the bowl flush cleanly while using less | | | | Reconnecting or replacing the ball is usually a simple |
| water. Most of these toilets use a cylinder in the tank | | | | task. However, if the floater breaks or detaches |
| to add pressure to the flush. | | | | again right away, it is time to call a plumber. If your |
| This can often be adjusted if there is not enough | | | | toilet is releasing bad odors or bubbling in the bowl, |
| flush pressure by using a dial or crank in the tank. | | | | has a serious clog or is overflowing, or if the parts in |
| Unlike the relatively simple parts of a regular flow | | | | the tank are breaking too quickly, it is time to call a |
| toilet, these mechanisms can be difficult to replace or | | | | plumbing company. They will be able to properly |
| fix yourself. Like trying to fix your own water | | | | repair any issues that you can't handle yourself. |
| heater, you can do more damage by taking it apart | | | | In the Joliet and Orchard Park Illinois area for Orchard |
| and attempting to repair it. This is especially true if | | | | Park plumbing visit Courtesy Plumbing at - Plumbing |
| you're attempting a fix without the right tools. | | | | service available 24/7/365. Call 877-758-6448 - |
| One very common issue with regular flow toilets | | | | Report this article |
| occurs when the toilet no longer flushes properly. | | | | This article is free for republishing |
| You may stand there, pushing the flush handle over | | | | Source: |
| and over again, but nothing happens. This can be | | | | Republish this article |
| caused by a broken trip lever, a broken or | | | | |
| disconnected chain, or a malfunctioning rubber | | | | Ask a Question About this Article |
| stopper. The trip lever is a small plastic or metal arm | | | | >> I've heard you can "toilet train" cats to use |
| that attaches to the flush handle. | | | | human toilets. I would love to have my three do this. |
| If the trip lever breaks or comes loose from the | | | | Does anyone know how to do it? |
| handle, the toilet can't flush. The chain runs from the | | | | >> What do you call these people to me? |
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