Serving Colorado, Denver and Surrounding Areas

Serving Colorado, Denver and Surrounding Areas

We’ll Find the Cause Of Your Blocked Toilet

Undetected plumbing problems can wreak havoc on your living space. One of the issues you are likely to encounter at some point is a clogged toilet. As one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems a home can experience, the issue will be impossible for you to ignore, but the source of the problem might not be easy to diagnose. Hiring a professional plumbing company in Denver will help ensure a lasting solution to the problem.

That’s Our Job.

When you call Squeaks Family Safety and Home Protection, we’ll use our expertise to find the root cause of your toilet’s clog and determine the best solution. No blocked toilet in the Boulder, CO area is too tough for us. Here are some common culprits of clogged toilets: 

Drains

Sometimes, people try to flush things down the toilet that aren’t meant to be flushed. Mischievous children often try to flush toys, keys, or wallets down the toilet, but adults aren’t always perfect in discerning what can and can’t be flushed either. For example, no matter what the packaging says, “flushable” wipes aren’t actually flushable. Since they don’t dissolve, they can easily get stuck in your drains, pipes, or sewers. Other items people try to flush, but shouldn’t,  include:

  • Tissues – Like flushable wipes, they don’t dissolve and can lead to clogs.
  • Cotton balls – Same issues as tissues. 
  • Prescription medicines – They can contaminate water supplies.
  • Dental Floss – Floss may seem thin and flushable, but when it wraps itself about objects, it can quickly accumulate into a wad that creates a clog.  

Pipes

Your pipes take wastewater from your drains to your sewer line. When those pipes get clogged, sewage will back up through your drains, making your home look and smell like a disaster area.  

Sewer Lines

If your sewer line is clogged, it will affect all of the drains throughout the home, not just your toilet. Your sinks and bathtubs will have raw sewage bubbling up through your drains, and your home will likely require a main sewer line repair or replacement service.

The Toilet Itself

It’s also a possibility that the clog is resulting not from a part of your home’s plumbing but from the toilet’s machinery. Like any machine or appliance, your toilet won’t last forever. If your toilet has run its course and needs replacement, it’s time for our toilet installation service.

Another issue you may encounter with your toilet that is equally as unpleasant is squeaking. 

Why is My Toilet Squeaking?

There are several reasons why you hear a high-pitched noise from your toilet when it refills after being flushed. The irritating sound may be coming from the base of the toilet or the tank.

When the sound is coming from the tank, there could be worn washers in the ballock assembly. This will mostly happen if you have an older toilet. A whistling sound from the base of the toilet is a sign of instability and will typically be accompanied by a rocking toilet.

How to Locate Where Toilet Squeak is Coming From

Locating where a toilet squeak is coming from will make it easy for you to fix the problem. 

How to Fix a Squeaking Toilet

When the noise is coming from the tank, you should reduce water pressure by turning the toilet shutoff valve clockwise. In case the washers on the plunger are worn out, turn off the water to the toilet and drain the tank. This makes it easier to replace the worn-out parts before turning on the water and allowing the tank to refill. Depending on the severity of the issue, you can also service or replace the fill valve.

Noises originating from the base will require you to remove the toilet and replace the wax ring seal if it is broken. If the toilet is rocking, you should tighten the nuts that hold it to the floor. An alternative way of fixing such a toilet is to shim it to provide extra support.

Or you can just call Squeaks Family Safety and Home Protection for a professional plumbing service! We’re not afraid to get down and dirty with your toilet to bring your family the comfort they deserve.

In a nutshell, the value of hiring a professional plumbing company cannot be overstated. Squeaks Family Safety and Home Protection is a leading plumbing service company in Denver, CO. Our qualified and experienced technicians have a broad range of capabilities and can fix any plumbing issues. Feel free to contact us to learn more and request our services.

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