Fast, Affordable Toilet Repair & Unclogging In the West Valley, AZ, Area
If your toilet fails to completely flush and a plunger doesn't work, call the toilet repair experts at Grand Canyon Home Services in Maricopa County! Your toilet is one of the most used fixtures in the house, so when it's clogged or not working correctly, it will throw a monkey wrench into your daily routine. At Grand Canyon Home Services, we have nearly two decades of experience in clogged toilet repair. Our expert technicians are standing by for same-day service to fix your problem as quickly as possible and return your life to normal.
Call us first at 623-444-6988 whether your toilet is clogged or you need a new toilet installation!
Common Causes of Toilet Clogs
Besides sinks, toilets are most prone to clogs. Whether it’s using too much toilet paper or flushing something you shouldn’t, clogged toilets are a nuisance and a danger.
Here are the most common reasons toilets clog.
Hard Water
You have hard water if it has high mineral content. Hard water wreaks havoc on pipes and plumbing fixtures because it leaves mineral deposits, which build up over time to form blockages.
Foreign Objects
If you have mischievous children, don’t be surprised if they’re the source of your clogged toilet. Once kids realize you can flush things down the toilet to make them disappear, some of them try to make it a game out of it and flush toys, socks, or what have you down the drain for fun.
Worn Pipes
When pipes crack, corrode, or deteriorate, they don’t perform as efficiently as when they were new, and you end up with slow drains and clogs. If you have a large household and put too much into the system at once, it won’t be able to handle it.
Non-Flushable Items
“Flushable” wipes are the bane of the plumbing industry because they’re only flushable in the sense that they go down the drain. These wipes don’t disintegrate like toilet paper, and they often cause toilet clogs.
Too Much Toilet Paper
We get it; sometimes, you need to use a lot of toilet paper. And although toilet paper dissolves in water, using too much of it at once will cause the toilet to back up. To solve this problem, flush the waste before you wipe, then flush the toilet paper.
You can prevent most clogged toilets by being mindful about what you flush. However, when you experience a clog you can’t fix with a plunger, call the certified plumbers at Grand Canyon Home Services.
Signs You Need Toilet Replacement
Many homeowners continue using their toilets long past their life expectancy, continuing to repair them when it gives them trouble. However, sometimes replacement is the better option, and here’s how to know when that’s the case for you.
Too Many Repairs
Repairing a toilet often makes more sense than replacing it, but it can quickly add up when you add up the cost of replacing all of the internal components. If you find you’re repairing your toilet more frequently, installing a new, more reliable model makes more economic sense.
Frequent Clogs
Does your toilet require frequent plunging to get it to flush properly? Many old low-flow toilets require more than one flush to get the job done and they’re plagued by random clogs. If this is a source of aggravation for you, maybe it’s time to upgrade.
Cracked Porcelain
Even tiny cracks in the porcelain can develop into water leaks, damaging flooring and support structures. Once a toilet develops cracks, it’s always better to replace it than to try and fix it.
High Water Bills
Water prices continue to rise across the country, and one way to get a handle on your water usage is by replacing your old toilet with a new low-flow model. Today’s low-flow toilets give you plenty of flushing power while reducing water usage by up to 60 percent.
If you think it’s time to invest in a new toilet, call the plumbing experts at Grand Canyon Home Services for a consultation.
You Can Count On Grand Canyon
You use your toilet literally every day. Make sure it's functioning optimally and get it back in action quickly with toilet repairs by Grand Canyon.
Whether you need toilet repair or a new toilet installation, you can count on us! Call Grand Canyon Home Services today at 623-444-6988 to book your appointment.