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Do I Need a Toilet Tank Replacement?

Toilets aren’t meant to last forever. So, if you think your toilet needs to be replaced, it probably does. Even before a toilet has completely failed, there are signs that it may need to be replaced, such as:

  • Regular clogging
  • Weak flushing
  • Wobbling or rocking
  • Cracks
  • Dripping
  • Mineral or scale buildup

Toilets will show their age over time, and eventually it just makes more sense to replace them than it does to keep paying for repairs or dealing with the hassle of trying to use them in less-than-optimal conditions. The most common reason we see for toilet replacement is chronic slow flushing or repeated clogging. If you find yourself plunging your toilet frequently or holding it so you can go to the bathroom somewhere else, it’s time to replace your toilet! The strength of your toilet’s flushing will diminish over time, making it harder for waste and paper to go down effectively. This problem can compound, allowing clogs to occur and making it more difficult to clear them once they do. While this is a little bit of a gray area in terms of when you need to replace your toilet, there are some situations in which you will definitely need to replace your toilet right away.

If your toilet is leaking, call a plumber out right away to address the issue. It’s possible that the toilet is leaking from a seal or wax ring that has failed instead of the toilet itself. However, if the toilet is cracked or damaged, it can also cause water to leak and damage your bathroom very quickly. So, if you find water pooling, running, or dripping from your toilet, that’s a sign that a replacement toilet may be in your future. Additionally, if you have lime scale, rust, or other mineral build ups inside your toilet, that may indicate that you need a new toilet. Cleaning your toilet regularly is one way to prevent this, but if you have hard water there will always be areas that you can’t get to inside your toilet to clean. When build up occurs, it prevents water from being pushed into your toilet effectively, reducing flush effectiveness.

Additional resources:
The Most Common Home Toilet Problems
The Best Ways to Unclog a Toilet
Deciding to Replace your Toilet
What is the Cost of Replacing a Toilet
Fixing a Whistling Toilet
Cost of a New Toilet Installation
Plunging Won't Work on My Toilet
Methods for Unclogging a Toilet
Replacing a Toilet Seal
When Should You Plunge a Toilet?
Does Dishwashing Soap Unclog a Toilet?
Using Bleach on a Clogged Toilet
Can a Local Plumber Fix My Toilet?
Emergency Toilet Roto Rooting
Who does Roto Rooting After Hours?
How Much is a New Toilet Installed?
Will a Plumber Replace your Toilet?
The Cost of a New Toilet Installation
Do you Need a Plumber to Install a Toilet?