Armstrong Bros Plumbing

To test if your toilet is leaking, open the tank and add a few drops of food coloring to the water. If the color changes within 15 minutes, your toilet has a leak. If there is no change in color, you do not have a leak.

If your toilet has a water supply flange, disconnect the water supply from the toilet. Clear away any wastewater and debris from around the old seal. If it's currently connected to the floor, unscrew it and remove it. Clean underneath with a Coinsol tool or pliers if necessary. Screw in a new seal and tighten floor nuts. Replace the toilet when needed.

A running toilet is usually caused by a flap valve on the bottom of your tank that fails to seal. If you can't stop the water from overflowing by adjusting the float arm, you may need to replace the flapper.

A MaP score of 1,000 indicates that this toilet uses 1,280 gallons per flush—more than three times the amount needed for standard toilets. Look for a WaterSense–certification on the label to ensure it's using less water and helping conserve our precious resources.

To help you decide when selecting a toilet, explore online reviews and see if any rebates are available on high-efficiency models. Consider features such as pressure assists and heightened thrones when choosing a toilet.

If you don't have a plunger, try using dish soap or laundry detergent to fill the toilet, add boiling water, and wait a few minutes. The hot water should break through the clog as the soap washes everything through the siphon and out of the drain.

If you have a plunger in your home, be sure to also keep an auger on hand. An auger is an even more valuable tool for dealing with clogged toilets and other drainage problems. Using a long flexible steel cable, you can use it to clear obstructions from pipes. Finally, having two pipe wrenches in your home will help you tighten or loosen threaded pipes, nuts, and fittings.

If you're worried about your water usage, your toilet uses the most. A running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water, so it's essential to repair them if you notice a leak. We will replace leaking flappers for free with any other paid repair.

Low water pressure can be caused by a partially closed or malfunctioning shut-off valve, a crimped water line, or deposits that gather in older galvanized pipes. If your neighbors have intense water pressure, the problem is most likely between the meter and your home's main line.

Toilet replacement is a relatively simple job, as all toilets fit drains differently. Standard toilets are set 12 inches from the wall, while older models are set 15 inches away from the wall. Measure your bathroom to make sure that the replacement will fit.

The U-shaped pipe below your sink is called a P-trap, and it's important for preventing sewage gases from exiting your drainpipe into your home.

Some of the common plumbing problems are clogged drains, water leaks, jammed garbage disposal, low water pressure, etc.