Toilet Plumbing Services: Clogs, Repairs & Installation Durham Maine

If you have an issue toilet that constantly seems to obstruct, run, or absence flushing power-- or if you require any sort of toilet repair work or replacement-- Midwest Plumber's licensed plumbing experts can fix the issue.

Clogged Toilet

Is there anything that triggers more frustration than a toilet that won't flush? Water rises in the bowl and begins spilling onto the floor as panic sets in. If a toilet requires plunging on a regular basis, there is probably a blockage in the trap or farther down the drainpipe. It might even be a sign of a bigger problem further down the sewer line. We're professionals at handling blocked toilets-- in reality, it's one of our most-requested bathroom plumbing services.

Running Toilet

If you hear water running in your toilet tank for prolonged durations after a flush, then your toilet is leaking. This indicates it is disposing thin down the overflow tube and wasting as much as 200 gallons of water daily. The issue might be a corroded overflow pipe or flush valve assembly. Often the perpetrator is a worn out flapper valve. Stop jiggling the handle and call Midwest Plumbers. Chances are you'll save sufficient money on your next couple of water costs to cover the expense of the toilet repair.

Toilet Replacement

If your toilet was produced before 1994, it is probably costing you a fortune in water. The majority of older toilets used 3.5 gallons per flush (gpf). More recent low-flow toilets use only 1.6 gpf and the newest low-flow designs supply the same amount of flushing power as old 3.5 -gallon designs. A Midwest Plumbers plumbing technician can install an effective new toilet that will save water and save you money month after month.

There are numerous brand-new environmentally-friendly toilet styles that go even more to conserve water. Some designs have a dual flushing system which uses just 0.9 gpf for liquid waste however all 1.6 gpf for solid waste. You are welcome to buy a toilet from the store of your choice then seek our plumbing services to have it installed. We can also offer you with alternatives before delivering and installing the toilet you desire.

Curious about the best ways to fix a clogged up toilet yourself? Check out our useful bathroom ideas, which also includes insights on bathroom faucet repairs, cleaning your aerator correctly, and more.

Exactly what are you waiting on? Call Midwest Plumbers or book a consultation.

Facts:

One of the more popular toilet myths suggests that when toilets flush in the northern hemisphere, the water flows clockwise in the bowl while toilets in the southern hemisphere flow counter-clockwise, supposedly due to the Coriolis Effect caused by the rotation of the Earth. This sounds fascinating, but it is not real. In fact, toilets flush the instructions they do exclusively since of the manufacturer's style. The Coriolis Effect is a real force however it does not effect toilets or sinks.
According to the World Toilet Organization, the average individual uses the toilet six to eight times a day or 2,500 times per year. That equates to three years of someone's life spent using the toilet.