More Serious Toilet Issues
Of course, not all toilet problems will be an easy fix, which is why it is always a good idea to call a professional if you can’t figure out what is causing the issue. In more serious situation, the toilet might have to be replaced and some of the plumbing might have to be redone.
A clogged toilet is one of the most common plumbing problems. This can be due to flushing too much toilet paper or something disposed of down the toilet that gets stuck in your drain lines. You can try using a plunger to push air and water through the toilet drain to remove the clog. If those common techniques don’t solve the problem, you will need to contact a licensed plumber in Tacoma, such as Hunt’s Services, to determine the cause of your blockage.
For example, if you have tried everything in your power to unclog the toilet and aren’t having any luck, you could have an issue with your sewer line. This type of toilet repair sometimes involves sending a camera through the line to have a look at the obstruction and then using a process called hydro jetting to remove it.
A clogged sewer line can cause your toilet to back up and create a nasty mess in your bathroom. If we find a blockage, clog, crack or broken sewer line as the cause of your toilet not draining properly, we can employ a variety of sewer repair methods to solve the problem. These can include lining, breaking or replacing some or all of your sewer lines.
Another serious toilet problem could be a crack in the actual porcelain the that toilet is made out of. Once part of the toilet, such as the tank, has a crack in it, a leak is sure to follow. The size of the crack determines your course of action in this situation, as hairline cracks can usually be repaired, while large cracks mean that the entire unit will have to be replaced.
We repair smaller cracks by using a silicone epoxy that is completely water resistant once it has dried. The process will take a few days, since you must first dry the inside of the tank for a couple of days to ensure that there is no moisture left and then let the epoxy dry for another 24 hours once it has been applied.
If you have any doubts regarding your toilet problem, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 253-533-7500 to come and have a look. The sooner we get started on your toilet, the sooner you will have it up and running again.