Running, Leaking and Clogged Toilet Repair in Houston

Listen, everybody has a friend that’s a “handyman,” and he can fix a leaky toilet or a clogged toilet drain for just $20 and a six-pack. Consider what that $20 will cost you in the long run. While many toilet problems require a simple fix that a crafty homeowner can accomplish, you will need the trained eye of a professional plumber for the following toilet repairs:  

Unclog Toilets

Simple clogs can be cleared with a plunger or hand-operated drain snake. Deeper, denser clogs will require a powered drain snake or hydro-jetting service to restore proper flow. 

Stop Under Tank Puddles

Often the result of a worn water supply valve or a loose flex hose between the valve and connection at the toilet tank. 

Repair a Running Toilet

You better catch it before it gets away. I know. It wasn’t funny in 2nd grade, either. Regardless, this could be caused by a couple of issues; a worn tank flapper allows water to constantly escape the tank, causing the hissing sound. Mis-adjusted floats can allow your tank to overfill, sending the excess water into the bowl via the overflow tube. Repairing a running toilet will help significantly lower your water bill.  

Tighten Up the Handle

In an older toilet handle, a small plastic tab that holds the faucet upright can wear out or snap off. There’s no fix for this issue; we’ll need to replace the handle for this leaky toilet repair. 

Replace Toilet Flange and Wax Ring

The flange is a wide opening at the bottom of the toilet that lines up with the beginning of your home’s sewer line. The two bolts on either side of your toilet connect the flange to the sewer lines and cinch it down. Inside this pipe joint is a wax ring that fits around the opening of the sewer line to prevent water or odor leakage.