Nothing lasts forever. But some things are so much a part of the house that we don’t always think of them needing to be replaced. Your toilet may have been in your home for many years. Maybe it was there when you bought your house, and you have no idea how long it’s been there! How can you tell if a toilet needs to be replaced? Here are the key signs that it’s time for a new toilet.
1: Age
Some toilets definitely need to be replaced before they reach the ripe old age of twenty, but if your toilet is getting to be about that old, it’s definitely getting to the end. Past the age of twenty, your toilet is at high risk of problems, including the sort of problems (like cracking and leaking) that can cause a lot of damage to your home if they occur. Don’t wait for the worst! Replace your twenty-year-old toilet.
2: Water Waste
Older models of toilet might be using up to six gallons of water in a single flush. That’s more than the amount of water in an entire large office water cooler jug. Any new toilet will use less than this, likely around three gallons, but many toilets exist which can use as little as a gallon and a half. How much does this water matter? Well, toilet flushing can account for 40% of household indoor water use!
3: Persistent Problems
Do you find yourself frustrated with your toilet, dealing with frequent clogs, or repeatedly having to jiggle the mechanism to stop the water from constantly running? (This adds even more to the water waste we already discussed.) If you’ve had it seen to by a plumber and problems keep happening, the toilet may simply not be able to function well enough anymore. It’s time for a new one!
4: Leaks
Sometimes, a leak is from a seal that can be replaced with the help of a qualified plumber. In this case, it’s not a sign that you urgently need to replace your toilet. But sometimes, a leak comes from a crack somewhere in the porcelain. This cannot be repaired. Get that toilet replaced before you end up with so much water damage that you have to replace your floor and subfloor as well.
5: An Update
Maybe your bathroom was decorated by the previous owner, who had odd taste in toilets. Maybe you want to change the color scheme, or make your bathroom look fresher and brighter. Maybe you have accessibility needs that weren’t taken into consideration when the bathroom was built. Or maybe you want to put your home on the market—new bathroom fixtures can make a big difference to buyers.
Always Rely on the Professionals
A toilet is finicky to install, and if it’s done wrong, it can lead to problems with functioning, and leaks that damage your home. Never consider a toilet installation a DIY job. Always trust the professionals. Whether you need a new toilet because of age, inefficiency, leaking, other problems, or just to make it suit your needs and style better, you need a qualified bathroom plumber in Ashburn, VA.
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