No one wants to call the plumber. You have to miss work to wait for him, just to be hit with a hefty bill at the end of the visit. It puts a huge strain on your family when a toilet is out of order, so you probably think you have no other option but to make that call.You don’t have to spend your time and money on toilet repairs and maintenance. Step-by-step tutorials for toilet repair and helpful tricks are easy to follow and get your toilet working in short time.
1. Stop a running toilet
Nothing is worse than a running toilet while you’re trying to sleep. A quick trip to the store for a new flapper will solve your problem at a fraction of the cost of a plumber service call.You just turn off the water, flush the toilet to remove the water from the tank and follow the easy directions on the flapper packaging for replacement. The process can be completed in as little as 10 minutes.
2. Unclog toilet without a plunger
A clogged toilet happens when something gets stuck in the curvy trap at the base of the toilet bowl. Sometimes you don’t have a plunger or the plunger just isn’t working. Don’t keep flushing as you’ll only flood your bathroom.Use a combination of extremely hot water and dish soap to get rid of the toilet clog quickly and easily. The hot water breaks down the clog while the dish soap lubricates the toilet for easy flushing.
3. Clean the siphon jets
Discolored lines striping the inside of your toilet bowl are a key indicator of clogged siphon jets. These holes are what power the water into your toilet bowl. Over time, they naturally build up with hard water minerals and other debris. Try to clean these jets once a year to keep your toilet in top shape.You simply clean the openings with a hanger, nylon brush and all-purpose cleaner. If stubborn buildup remains, you may need to use duct tape to close the openings and then pour vinegar in the tank to soak overnight.
4. Fix a weak flush
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