Toilet Plumbing Services: Clogs, Repairs & Installation Starks Maine

If you have a problem toilet that always appears to block, run, or absence flushing power-- or if you need any sort of toilet repair or replacement-- Midwest Plumber's licensed plumbing experts can solve the problem.

Clogged Toilet

Is there anything that triggers more aggravation than a toilet that will not flush? Water increases in the bowl and starts spilling onto the floor as panic sets in. If a toilet requires plunging on a regular basis, there is probably an obstruction in the trap or farther down the drainpipe. It may even be a symptom of a larger issue further down the sewage system line. We're specialists at dealing with obstructed toilets-- in truth, it's one of our most-requested bathroom plumbing services.

Running Toilet

If you hear water running in your toilet tank for prolonged periods after a flush, then your toilet is leaking. This suggests it is dumping diluted the overflow tube and losing approximately 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 jerking the handle and call Midwest Plumbers. Chances are you'll conserve enough money on your next few water costs to cover the cost of the toilet repair.

Toilet Replacement

If your toilet was produced before 1994, it is most likely costing you a fortune in water. A lot of older toilets utilized 3.5 gallons per flush (gpf). Newer low-flow toilets use only 1.6 gpf and the most recent low-flow designs supply the exact same amount of flushing power as old 3.5 -gallon models. A Midwest Plumbers plumber can set up an efficient new toilet that will conserve water and conserve you money month after month.

There are lots of brand-new environmentally-friendly toilet styles that go even further to save water. Some designs have a dual flushing system which utilizes only 0.9 gpf for liquid waste however all 1.6 gpf for solid waste. You are welcome to purchase a toilet from the shop of your choice then seek our plumbing services to have it set up. We can likewise provide you with choices prior to delivering and installing the toilet you want.

Curious about ways to fix a blocked toilet yourself? Have a look at our practical bathroom tips, which also includes insights on bathroom faucet repairs, cleaning your aerator appropriately, and more.

Exactly what are you awaiting? Call Midwest Plumbers or book a visit.

Facts:

One of the more popular toilet myths recommends that when toilets flush in the northern hemisphere, the water distributes clockwise in the bowl while toilets in the southern hemisphere distribute counter-clockwise, supposedly due to the Coriolis Effect caused by the rotation of the Earth. This sounds interesting, however it is not real. In truth, toilets flush the instructions they do exclusively since of the producer's style. The Coriolis Effect is a real force however it does not impact toilets or sinks.
According to the World Toilet Organization, the typical person uses the toilet 6 to 8 times a day or 2,500 times each year. That means 3 years of someone's life spent using the toilet.