A constantly running toilet or a wobbling bowl might seem like minor annoyances until they lead to floods or damage to your bathroom floor. Knowing which toilet issues you can handle and which call for professional skill saves you time and headaches. At Fix-A-Leak in Bohemia, NY, we’ve seen how small leaks turn into big headaches when left unchecked.
Stabilizing a Wobbly Toilet Base
A toilet that moves when you sit can damage the flange and lead to hidden leaks that can rot your bathroom floor. Tightening the visible bolts may offer a quick fix, but if the flange has cracked or the bolts have rusted through, only a professional can replace it cleanly. Our plumbers remove the toilet, inspect the flange condition, and install a new flange or wax ring to ensure a proper seal.
Handling Persistent Clogs and Recurrent Backups
When plungers and chemical drain cleaners fail to clear the bowl, the clog often sits beyond your reach, in the main waste line or sewer connection. Our plumbers may use specialized augers or hydro-jetting to break up blockages without damaging your plumbing system. Hydro-jetting blasts water at high pressure to clear hair, grease, or other blockages out of your pipes. Our technicians will also inspect the vent stack to ensure proper airflow through the drain system, a step that DIY methods miss. Once the line is clear, they will test flush volume and water flow to confirm the bowl empties smoothly.
Replacing Cracked or Worn Toilet Bowls and Tanks
Visible cracks in porcelain bowls or tanks leave you with a ticking time bomb of water damage. Hairline fractures often start small but spread quickly under pressure. Our skilled plumbers can identify stress points that risk splitting. They disconnect water lines, remove the old unit, and install a new bowl or two-piece tank assembly precisely aligned to prevent leaks.
Fixing Faulty Fill Valves and Flush Valve Assemblies
A fill valve that refuses to shut off or a flush valve that won’t seat correctly often results in a toilet that runs constantly. Adjusting the float arm sometimes solves simple issues, but when the internal seals have hardened or warped, only a professional replacement restores proper function.
Our plumbers isolate the valve assembly, match parts to your tank model, and install new brass or plastic valves with built-in shims for precision operation. They then set the water level precisely to prevent overflows that trickle into the bowl and drive up your water bill.
Repairing Leaks at Supply Connections and Under-Tank Seals
Leaks at the flexible supply line or the tank-to-bowl gasket show up as puddles on the floor each time the toilet refills. Simply tightening the nut may stop a loose fitting for a few days, but aging washers or O-rings call for full replacements. Our plumbers shut off the water supply and swap out worn parts with high-quality replacements.
They also inspect the angle stop and supply pipes for corrosion and replace those if needed. A snug, leak-free connection keeps water where it belongs and protects your bathroom flooring and cabinetry from unseen damage.
Repairing a Damaged Flapper or Overflow Tube
A constant trickle from tank to bowl often points to a warped flapper or an overflow tube set too low. While swapping a flapper is a common DIY tip, matching the exact size and material to your tank model can be tricky.
Our plumbers carry a range of flapper styles and test each under pressure before settling on the right one. They also measure the overflow tube height to maintain the correct water level and test the fill cycle through several runs. That thorough approach ends the persistent running that can waste hundreds of gallons of water each month.
Schedule Your Professional Toilet Repair Today
Some toilet repairs are straightforward, while others demand a professional’s precision and tools. When wear and tear cross the line into damage that DIY can’t fix, it’s time to call in trained plumbers you can trust. At Fix-A-Leak, we focus on offering quality services at affordable prices. We can also handle all your other plumbing needs, including drain cleaning and pipe repair.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced plumbers.
