The idea of having to encounter a clogged up toilet is certainly not something on most peoples’ lists of must do’s! It’s definitely an inconvenience for everyone in the home, and a job that needs fixing as soon as possible.

Also, if you are unfortunate enough to have a toilet that keeps running or suffers from a leak, it will not only waste your water, but help to inflate your water bills, and can if not dealt with end in a horrible mess. However, there are cases of where some toilets have a problem which isn’t too difficult to repair, all you require will be a few basic tools and supplies.

  • Research

Get to know exactly how your toilet works, and look it over to see if some adjusting of its parts will help in fixing the problem. You might find that you will need the right tools to get the toilet working perfectly again. Consider using a professional plumbing emergency service in Southampton, if you wish to leave it to the experts.

  • Chains and Handles

If your toilet handle is faulty, the problem could be the chain that links the handle to the flapper. To try to mend this problem, take the lid off the cistern and look where the handle enters the cistern. If the chain has become disconnected from the end of the handle, simply reconnect it. If the chain is connected and still won’t flush after pulling the handle, try to shorten the chain instead. The chain may also be simply tangled or twisted, and should be easy to fix by yourself.

  • Plungers or Snakes

If the toilet still doesn’t flush due to clogging, try using a plunger. Line up the cup end of the plunger over the hole at the bottom of the toilet bowl, and then vigorously move it up and down. But be careful! This can be a somewhat business! If this doesn’t work, try sliding a plumbing snake down the pipe and try to clear the blockage.

  • The Flapper

The flapper may well be the offender if the toilet keeps on running or filling repeatedly. Take a peek inside the cistern and see if the flapper is lying flat over the hole which runs down into the toilet bowl. If it isn’t, lift it up and rub the base with a small piece of cloth to take away any built-up minerals which have come from the water. If the flapper isn’t the culprit, make sure that the float ball in the cistern isn’t chafing against the walls.

  • The Cover and Seat

And finally, if your seat or cover is in disrepair, take out the rear bolts at the back of the seat and replaces any damaged parts. If you have any cracks in the bowl or the cistern, you definitely should replace the whole toilet itself and as soon as possible.

Having a good working toilet is essential to every home, make sure that yours works perfectly!

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