Many issues with the toilet system occur as a result of one or more of the moving parts inside the toilet tank not functioning. Some of these issues are simple enough to be performed by a DIYer but a more extensive Toilet Repair job may require the services of Bodeselectric.com. For successful diagnosis and repair of common toilet issues, one must understand how a toilet functions.
When depressed, the lever outside the toilet tank makes the arm inside the tank to raise the flapper. Once the flapper is lifted, it allows water to flow from the tank to the bowl until the water is exhausted. As the water drains away, the intake valve allows water to flow in from the filler tube. Once the flapper is closed, the water begins to rise steadily together with the float. The float is the item which has a spherical shape. Once the float gets to a certain point, the flow of water stops.
Before any Toilet Repair job is attempted, it is vital that the water be turned off. This is done by manipulating the valve that is below the toilet tank.
One of the common issues is the overflow of water from the tank. This can be solved by removing the tank cover and checking the float arm. The float arm is connected to the collar which allows the raising and lowering of the float. The float should be submerged halfway for the water to shut off.
Also, the flapper may be in an upright position causing the water to continuously flow into the toilet bowl. Once the flapper is disengaged from its upright position, the problem is solved. But in some cases where the flapper isn’t properly sealed, the water may continue to trickle. This means that the seal and the flapper will need to be replaced.
If water begins to appear on the floor of the toilet, especially around the toilet seal, it is best to call a professional to take a look at it. This is because there are wax rings under the toilet which will usually disintegrate and stop functioning with time. Using chemical cleaners will also make these wax rings disintegrate faster. You can also connect them on Facebook for more updates.
