Tips and tricks for fixing a toilet

We all dread the day the toilet won’t work properly, and that’s even more stressful when you have no experience at all when it comes to fixing a toilet. Don’t worry, though—there’s always a way to get everything back in order.

Call the plumber or head to the hardware store?

Depending on the problem, fixing a toilet can be done all on your own. The minor issues and damage that you can sort out yourself include the following:

* repairing minor leaks and clogs

* tightening / replacing valves, toilet flappers, and some other parts

* adjusting components

Anything that’s more complicated should be left to the expert hands of your trusted plumber. While it will cost you, at least there won’t be a chance that you cause more damage to the toilet or end up with a flooded bathroom because of an erroneous adjustment.

Toilet troubleshooting

In order to fix whatever it is that’s making your toilet not do its job properly, you need to know what’s wrong with it. You need to troubleshoot and identify the telltale signs that point to the particular problem you need to deal with. Check if there’s a clog, if the toilet has problems flushing or if the tank fails to fill, or if there are vital  parts that are damaged or already worn-out.

In case you do decide that you’re up to the task, make sure you have the right tools for the job. In addition, even if you’re not sure about the steps you need to take to fix the toilet problem, you can always look up the step-by-step procedures using your smartphone.

Fixing a toilet is not a walk in the park, so you should make sure you’re prepared for the task at hand. Read up, gather your tools, and have the number of your plumber at the ready just in case something out of your league happens. Once you get the job over with, you’ll be able to enjoy a fully functional throne in your bathroom and be able to take care of your business without any hassle once again.