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If you are experiencing frequent clogs or other issues in a toilet, you no doubt want a fast resolution. Whether the toilet clogs, or experiences other problems, such as running when it shouldn’t, difficulty flushing, leaking or when it is loose, contact a Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington for a prompt solution with a reliable toilet repair.

The typical toilet isn’t a complicated fixture, and the flushing system is comprised of fairly simple parts that can be replaced. Contact a Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington to schedule a toilet repair or installation.

The Flushing Mechanism

The average toilet flushes using the power of gravity by allowing the water to leave the tank when the flush lever is depressed. Furthermore, depressing the lever pulls the attached chain lifting the flapper valve located at the bottom of the tank. When the flapper is raised, the water in the tank rushes down through the hole and into the toilet bowl creating the flush.

Once the tank is empty, the flapper drops down to seal the hole, and allows fresh water to fill the tank, ready for the next flush. As water fills the tank, the float rides on top of the rising water and shuts off the float valve when the water reaches the proper level.

The Running Toilet

The failure of a flapper valve to seal completely can allow water to leak into the bowl, causing the toilet to repeatedly refill the tank, and increasing water usage in your home. If water is running in your bowl, inspect the flapper to ensure it has properly sealed the hole in the bottom of the tank. In addition, you can easily test for tank leakage by placing a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If the flapper is leaking, the color will appear in the bowl. Contact a Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington to schedule for toilet repair.

Faulty Float

While float valves can last for years, eventually they will develop a hole, or become impaired due to hard water or general deterioration. Eventually it will need to be replaced. A Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington can provide the reliable toilet repair that you require.

Common Flush Problems

No Flush

When the chain that is attached to the flush handle and the flapper valve is loose, depressing it will fail to provide a proper flush. If the toilet won’t flush, check the chain and tighten or reattach if necessary. However, a small amount of slack is required. In an emergency where the chain has broken use a small piece of wire to reattach the new ends until a replacement can be provided.

A Lack of Water

If the toilet tank won’t fill with water, check the sink or bathtub for the availability of water. If water is available elsewhere, there is potentially a problem with the pipe supplying water to the toilet. The minerals of hard water can block the pipe supplying water to the toilet. However, if there is no water available anywhere in the home, contact your water supplier, as they may have water shut off in the area to provide repairs. Otherwise, check you may have a water leak.

Contact a Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington to schedule a toilet repair or water line repair in Arlington.

A Weak or Incomplete Flush

A poorly flushing toilet can be due to several causes from insufficient water in the tank due to a faulty fill valve to a leaking flapper valve, a toilet or sewer pipe clog, and other potential causes. Contact a Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington for reliable toilet 

The Moving Toilet 

The toilet should sit securely on the floor without any movement. If your toilet is loose, tighten the floor bolts, but do not over tighten. The toilet is porcelain and over tightening can break the material requiring replacement of the toilet. If you are unable to tighten the bolts or it continues to move after tightening, contact a Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington to evaluate the cause and provide the necessary repair. Unfortunately, the failure of the bolts to tighten may indicate damage or rot to the floor.

When you need toilet repair, our licensed plumbers offer professional and reliable results. A Benjamin Franklin Plumbing plumber in Arlington offers expertise in first quality plumbing services backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We serve Arlington, Fort Worth and the surrounding areas, and are a member of the BBB with an A+ rating. repair.