Things You Did not Know About Your Toilet
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Things You Did not Know About Your Toilet
Jun 09, 2021

Things You Did not Know About Your Toilet

Talking about toilets is a conversation that makes most people uncomfortable because we all know what happens on it – it’s a part of life and something we need to get comfortable talking about. Because, when it comes to our toilets, we don’t always know what certain noises, leaks, or smells mean. There are a lot of issues that are common when it comes to toilets, and while you may think you know what’s going on, you really don’t. You don’t want to make the issue worse, which is why you should always call a reliable plumber at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Blair County! 

5 Things you Didn’t Know About Your Toilet

Are you unsure if your toilet is working as it should and up to industry standards? Here are 5 things you can do to determine if it’s up to code and working properly:

1.    Listen for unusual sounds
This is one of the best ways you can determine if your toilet is working as it should. If you hire a hissing or continuous sound coming from your toilet, you most likely have a water or air leak coming from somewhere. If you hear nothing coming from your toilet, you are in the clear! 

2.    Check the tank
You can also determine if everything is working properly with your toilet by checking the tank. If everything is where it should be and no part is rusty, you are good to go. If not, call Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Blair County and one of our experienced plumbers will come to inspect your toilet and repair it as needed. 

3.    Use food coloring
Hear us out – you can actually test for leaks by taking off the tank’s lid and putting a couple of drops of food coloring in it. Let it sit for a little while and if you notice colored water in the bowl or around your toilet, that’s a clear-cut sign that you have a leak somewhere. If you notice you have a leak, get one of our plumbers to your home today!

4.    Search for mold
Mold or mildew near your plumbing fixtures is a dead giveaway that there is a leak somewhere. If you find mold or mildew in your toilet bowl or on the outside of your toilet bowl, clean it up and see if it keeps coming back. If it does come back, just give us a call and we will come and check it out. 

5.    Check the stability
Your toilet isn’t supposed to move, at all. If you sit on it and notice it wiggles a little, this is a sign there is a leak somewhere. Get one of our plumbers to your home immediately and we will get this resolved for you! 

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Blair County

If you’re looking for a plumber in Blair County, Mr. Rooter Plumbing is the one for you! We offer a wide variety of plumbing services to ensure your home is working as it should. 
We know how stressful plumbing issues can be, that’s why offer same-day appointments. Simply give us a call and we will get one of our plumbers to your home in as little as one hour!