Why Is My Toilet Making Banging Noises After Flushing?
Hearing loud banging or hammering sounds coming from your toilet after flushing can be jarring. And it’s important to take note of these new noises, as they often signal plumbing issues that, if left unaddressed, could lead to costly damage or repairs. From water hammer to loose pipes or faulty components, understanding why your toilet […]
Why Is My Toilet Handle Loose?
You press the toilet handle like you always do, but instead of a smooth, solid flush, it jiggles. Maybe the handle feels wobbly. Maybe it sticks halfway down. Or worse, you have to hold it in place just to get the toilet to flush completely. It’s a small annoyance at first, but over time, that […]
Risks of Cracked Toilets & Sinks: Don’t Wait to Fix Porcelain!
At first glance, a small hairline crack in your toilet or sink might not seem like a big deal. In fact, many homeowners don’t even notice these cracks until there’s water on the floor, unexplained moisture in the cabinet below, or a sudden break that demands immediate attention. While porcelain fixtures are known for their […]
How to Deal With an Overflowing Toilet
The odds are that you will have to deal with an overflowing toilet at some point during your time as a homeowner. But when it happens, you don’t have to experience the flood of panic that most people feel when the water in the toilet bowl begins to rise rather than flush. Instead of panicking, […]
Why Is There No Water in My Toilet Tank?
After taking care of business, you flush, hear a sad little gurgle, and then…nothing. No satisfying whoosh, no refill sound — just a stubborn toilet that refuses to do what you tell it to. If your toilet tank is empty (or barely filling), that’s often the reason the bowl won’t flush properly. And while it […]
Toilet Won’t Stop Running? Here’s What to Do
Is your toilet constantly running? Well, you better go catch it! Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves. Now, on to the more serious matter of why your toilet keeps running… Sometimes, a toilet will run long after a flush — or without having been flushed at all — due to slow leaks, deteriorating flappers, or a […]
Top Reasons Your Toilet Is Hissing
Our toilets make an array of sounds during normal operation, from the familiar whoosh of a flush to the gentle gurgle as the tank refills. You’ve likely also noticed that they make an array of unusual noises when something isn’t quite right with the plumbing. For this reason, it’s helpful to pay attention to exactly […]