The toilet is one of our most important parts of your Brook Park home’s plumbing. But it also prone to its fair share of problems. Let’s take a look at some common toilet problems and how to fix them.

1. Running
   Perhaps the most common of toilet annoyances is the constantly running toilet. Not only is the sound irritating, but it can result in high water bills and cause your septic tank to overflow.  Fortunately, it is simple to diagnose and fix. Just look into the tank at the flapper. If it is not seated properly, adjust the chain to give more slack. If that doesn’t solve the problem, the flapper may be worn and need to be replaced.

2. Slow draining bowl
   Also known as a weak flush. A weak flush is usually caused by clogged flush holes, which are underneath the rim of the bowl. They can be cleared to solve the problem.

3. Phantom flush
   Although it won’t actually flush, sometimes you may hear the tank spontaneously start to refill as though someone has just flushed. This just means the water is leaking out of the tank, which can usually be fixed with a new flapper, as with problem #1.

4. Suction sounds
   If you flush the toilet and hear sucking or gurgling sounds emanating from the tub or sink, that usually indicates a clogged vent pipe. Such clogs usually originate in the roof, such as a dead bird falling into vent pipe up there. You may be best served by calling a plumber to fix this one, in order to avoid making the problem larger.

5. Clogged or overflowing
   Lastly, of course, is the clogged or overflowing toilet. While wearing gloves, use a plunger or pipe snake to clear the drain. If that doesn’t get it done, the clog may be too large to handle without professional equipment, so you had better call a plumber.

For any problems with your bathroom plumbing, including all of those listed above, give Pompeii’s a call!