{"id":119874,"date":"2020-02-09T09:07:21","date_gmt":"2020-02-09T06:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-are-the-most-common-toilet-problems-when-to-call-a-plumber\/"},"modified":"2020-02-09T09:07:21","modified_gmt":"2020-02-09T06:07:21","slug":"what-are-the-most-common-toilet-problems-when-to-call-a-plumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-most-common-toilet-problems-when-to-call-a-plumber\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Are The Most Common Toilet Problems? &#038; When To Call A Plumber?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a24bfad5c237\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a24bfad5c237\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-most-common-toilet-problems-when-to-call-a-plumber\/#%E2%80%9CPhantom%E2%80%9D_Flushes\" >\u201cPhantom\u201d Flushes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-most-common-toilet-problems-when-to-call-a-plumber\/#Slow_Emptying_Bowl\" >Slow Emptying Bowl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-most-common-toilet-problems-when-to-call-a-plumber\/#Clogged_Toilet\" >Clogged Toilet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-most-common-toilet-problems-when-to-call-a-plumber\/#Leaking_Seals\" >Leaking Seals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-are-the-most-common-toilet-problems-when-to-call-a-plumber\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What Are The Most Common Toilet Problems? &amp; When To Call A Plumber?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-inner \">\n                                Every Australian home will have plumbing problems at some point. You\u2019re going to run into a situation where there\u2019s a problem with the flushing, draining, or refilling of the toilet.<\/p>\n<p>There are many categorizations of toilet problems, but only one should interest you \u2013 whether or not it\u2019s a DIY job. Determining whether or not you can resolve the problem on your own is important, as it will guide your next steps.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some common toilet problems that you might encounter\u2026<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CPhantom%E2%80%9D_Flushes\"><\/span>\u201cPhantom\u201d Flushes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your toilet spontaneously flushes when you\u2019re nowhere near it, you might have a \u201cphantom flush\u201d problem. The toilet might spontaneously refill and flush from time to time, due to a very slow leak into the bowl from the tank.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s causing the problem is some sort of issue with the fl<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>er seat or the flapper itself. Solving the problem doesn\u2019t require a lot of effort, nor do you have to necessarily contact a plumber.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s as easy as draining the tank and bowl and then checking the flapper seat. If it needs a clean, this should be more than enough to fix the problem. Otherwise, you might just have to replace the flapper.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, it\u2019s a simple plumbing job you can do on your own.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slow_Emptying_Bowl\"><\/span>Slow Emptying Bowl<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, the bowl won\u2019t empty quite as fast as it should. These kinds of \u201cweak\u201d flushes are symptoms of a clogged hole underneath the rim.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is relatively easy to solve with some <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zestythings.com\/diy-6-effective-ways-to-clear-a-blocked-drain\/\">DIY manual work<\/a>. You don\u2019t even have to open any compartments up; all it takes is a coat hanger and some dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Try to poke gently into the flush hole to clear debris that might have accumulated. A small mirror might come in handy for the job, so you could see under the rim. Try your best not to scratch the bowl along the way.<\/p>\n<p>A few careful and precise moves later, you should be able to solve the issue.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clogged_Toilet\"><\/span>Clogged Toilet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most dreaded toilet problems is the common clog. Most Australian households will experience this problem every once in a while. It\u2019s a normal part of owning a toilet, but it\u2019s still pretty stressful.<\/p>\n<p>Once the drain clogs, you know you\u2019re in trouble. The water starts piling up and you\u2019re scrambling to fix the issue before it gets critical and starts to overflow.<\/p>\n<p>Solving the problem could be as easy as applying hot water or a plunger, but that might not always be enough. If the clog is located deeper, simple methods won\u2019t be able to resolve it. Many households experience these types of clogs and try fruitlessly to take care of them with a plunger.<\/p>\n<p>In these situations, seeking expert help might be necessary. You shouldn\u2019t have much trouble finding <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wodenvalleyplumbing.com.au\/services\/blocked-drains-canberra\/\">professional drain cleaning in Canberra<\/a> or Sydney, as these cities have countless plumbing services available. With the help of a professional, the clog shouldn\u2019t be a problem for much longer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leaking_Seals\"><\/span>Leaking Seals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are normally around five seals that are used on any standard toilet, and they all have the potential to leak at some point. A faulty seal will spray water everywhere during flushing, which is why you want to take care of it pronto.<\/p>\n<p>Replacing seals often involves draining the tank and then removing it. Once you have access to the seal, it\u2019s as simple as replacing it with a new one.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not exactly rocket <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a>, which is why you can resolve the issue pretty quickly on your own.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Solving toilet problems isn\u2019t all that complicated. Either you\u2019re going to get your hands dirty for half an hour, or you\u2019re going to call a plumber.<\/p>\n<p>Rarely will you stumble upon a problem that is difficult to resolve, so you shouldn\u2019t be worried. Keep in mind that any particularly difficult situations should be handled by a plumber, as you don\u2019t want to do any additional damage to your toilet.<\/p>\n<p><em>Author Bio:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ayla Anderson is an avid reader and an enthusiastic blogger who writes articles on home improvement, business, Family and beauty. She is also an MBA student who spends much of her time giving advice to newly small businesses on how to grow their businesses. You can follow me on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ayla55489508\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ayla55489508<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<p><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->                                <\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"meta_text\">by<\/span><br \/>CHIEF Original<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMLG0nwswvr63Aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a> articles, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Game <\/a><\/span>category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/chiefhealth.us\/most-common-toilet-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#What Are The Most Common Toilet Problems? &amp; When To Call A Plumber?&#8221; Every Australian home will have plumbing problems at some point. You\u2019re going to run into a situation where there\u2019s a problem with the flushing, draining, or refilling of the toilet. There are many categorizations of toilet problems, but only one should interest&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":119875,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/chiefhealth.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/img_0266.jpg?fit=626,439&ssl=1","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[67127,15182,81646,81647,81648,81649],"class_list":["post-119874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game","tag-home-improvement","tag-home","tag-plumber","tag-plumbing","tag-problems","tag-toilet"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119874"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119874\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}