Louisville Toilet Repair and Replacement

When a toilet breaks or has problems operating correctly, it becomes unusable. An inconvenience for some, this creates a major problem in certain households – especially those with only one bathroom. Toilet problems should never be ignored, as there is a potential for further damage to parts in the toilet as well as the possibility for water damage to the areas outside the fixture. It’s important to have your toilet repaired right away not only to restore its function but to protect the integrity of the fixture as well as the bathroom inside your home.

Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing helps Louisville area homeowners take care of toilet troubles with quick service and reliable repair or replacement options. We always come prepared with a range of tools and toilet parts, so repairs are almost always able to be made during that visit. We know your time is valuable, which is why we take steps to ensure we don’t waste any of it – our plumbers are always prepared with tools and replacement parts for most any toilet repair. If your toilet needs a new flapper valve, fill valve, flush valve, or other replacement component, chances are we have it in stock and brought it along with us!

There are many parts to a toilet that are prone to damage or wear over the years, which can cause the fixture to leak or stop working correctly. The signs below are commonly seen when toilets require professional attention for repairs – if you notice any of these issues, call Jarboe’s to schedule service right away.

• Water level in the tank takes a long time to increase.
• The toilet must work for a while to flush.
• The toilet tank doesn’t fully fill after a flush.
• The toilet has a weak flush or incomplete flush.
• A dripping sound occurs after a flush.
• A gurgling sound comes from the sink or tub during a flush.
• Toilet bowl has a low water level.
• Toilet flushes twice in a row.
• A whistling sound occurs while the toilet tank fills.
• The water level in the bowl increases to the point of overflow.

Some toilet problems require just a simple fix replacing parts of the toilet, while others are beyond repair altogether. When repairs are not appropriate, the entire toilet must be replaced. Our Louisville plumbers commonly encounter these issues needing repair or replacement.

• When water leaks appear at the base of a toilet, the wax ring is probably in need or replacement. A moving base and wobbling are also signs of this issue. The wax ring should be repaired right away to avoid water damage to the surrounding floors.
  
  
• If you have a running toilet that never seems to stop, parts in toilet tanks may not be operating properly. If it sounds like the toilet flushes yet no one is using it, a busted flapper or flush valve may be keeping water levels too low, leading a flush to occur. Or, the fill valve may fill up the tank, yet water drips continuously into the bowl. A running toilet is no issue you want to overlook, as it wastes large volumes of water and can cause damage to the septic system.
  
  
• When toilets just don’t flush like they used to, it may be more beneficial to replace them rather than attempt repairs. Old models use far more water and are very wasteful, while new ones make great savings in terms of household water consumption.

If your toilets were made before 1980, you’re sitting atop a major water waster every time you use the restroom. Toilets made before 1980 can require up to 7 gallons of water to perform a flush! The standard for new toilets is no more than 1.6 gallons per flush, and there are even more efficient options available at 1.28 gallons per flush. Upgrading toilets can save Louisville homeowners, tens of thousands of gallons of water each year, depending on the number of fixtures being upgraded.

Turn to the plumbers of Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing for expert installation of new high-efficiency toilets for your Louisville area home.