What are the signs that you need a new toilet?
Knowing what you can flush and what you can’t down the toilet is a good start to avoiding a blocked toilet – one of the most common plumbing problems. But even if you practice this good habit and clean your toilet frequently, you can’t expect your toilet to last forever. There will come a time when you will have to replace your toilet before or during a bathroom renovation project. 1. It gets blocked regularly If you never flush anything in your toilet except that which is allowed but it still needs plunging more than once a week, it may be time to think about replacing this bathroom fixture. This is especially true if your toilet is already old. Many of the older models require more than one flush to get rid of solid waste. These toilets are also prone to frequent blockages as well. 2. It has cracks and leaks A crack, even the smallest one, on the tank or bowl of a toilet, can get worse over time. These cracks will cause slow water leaks that can turn into...