Edmonton Toilet Repair

Depending on whichever type of toilet you own, we will approach toilet repair differently; for example, some toilets have unique parts which are not readily available while others are made with readily available parts that can be sourced with ease.

One Piece: These toilets are less common than two-piece toilets and consist of a tank and bowl attached together as one unit. It’s durable and robust but they can be challenging to work on. They allow for cleaning to be a breeze as it’s not as susceptible to accumulated debris. They tend to be somewhat more expensive than their two-piece counterparts, and they can be more difficult to install due to their bulkiness, so they may not bode well for smaller bathrooms.

Two Piece: The tank and the bowl come as separate pieces, and because they are detachable, they can be easily disassembled. It’s durable, and lightweight and allows for customization options for a different style, can be adjusted for height, and is more readily maneuvered around a tight-knit space. It’s less expensive too. The only drawback is that a two-piece toilet is slightly less sturdy than a one-piece version and can break easier than a one-piece due to the tank being bolted to the bowl. Plus, it’s more difficult to clean and attracts more accumulated debris and bacteria in the extra space between the tank and the bowl.

Wall Mounted: This is not as commonplace but is another option, nonetheless, as the toilet is directly affixed to the wall with the tank portion tucked away neatly behind the wall. Thanks to its minimalist design, it’s easier to maintain and clean and can be adjusted according to height. Although beware, given the extra effort for installation, it does have a higher price tag. Generally speaking, you would only put in a wall-mounted toilet if that was what you already had in place.

Ballcock Or Refill Valve: Also known as the float valve, this is the component responsible for refilling the water tank and stopping it from overflowing and back-flowing at the same time. Every time you flush the toilet, the fill valve refills the tank automatically. The fill valve itself is located on the water supply pipe, which is attached to the bottommost side of the toilet’s tank. Due to wear and tear from our hard water, the refill valve needs to be replaced every few years.

Flush Valve: This component is in charge of expelling the contents of the toilet into the main drain or your household’s sewer system through a drainage pipe. As the name suggests, each time you press down on the toilet’s handle, water bursts into the bowl simultaneously. A flush valve, too, can deteriorate and needs to be replaced every handful of years, similar to the refill valve. Lately, if you’ve noticed fluctuating water levels inside the bowl, including too much or too little remainder of water after each flush, it may indicate that this component is busted

Flapper: A toilet flapper is the portion of the toilet that forges a seal at the bottom of the toilet tank, keeping the water in there until you flush. And so each time you flush, a bobbing rubber tank ball or flapper will, by default, lift and allow water to rush into the bowl. Over time a flapper can fall into disrepair and show signs of hairline cracks, fractures, rust, corrosion, and of course, the worst-case scenario of a leakage. A leaky toilet flapper will allow extra water to spew into the bowl of the toilet, drastically increasing your water consumption by hundreds of gallons per year. If you hope to avoid expensive utility expenses, an Edmonton toilet repair is your best bet.

Flush Handle: Straightforward enough, this is the lever you press down on to trigger your toilet’s flush mechanism. Usually, the handle’s nut is the cause of a wobbly and loose toilet handle and needs to be turned clockwise with an adjustable wrench until it’s securely fastened. If that’s not the case, the handle may be too tight and stiff due to accumulated debris, including limescale buildup.

Base: The bottom portion of your toilet is bolted to the ground with a couple of bolts known as tee bolts. If they happen to be loose, the toilet will be off balance and wobble in place.