So the time has come for a toilet replacement. Your existing toilet may have been leaking or it may have been accidentally damaged. Toilet Replacements can seem like an easy job, although it is critical that a licensed plumber performs a toilet replacement as incorrect installation can lead to major gooey and stinky problems.
With a vast amount of different brands and styles of toilet replacements available. It can be quiet confusing which style or brand to choose.
Back to Wall Toilet Replacements are probably the most popular type of toilet replacement. Unfortunately not all situations allow for a back to wall toilet to be installed without costly re-locations of pipework.
When looking to perform a toilet replacement, is it essential to discuss your options with a qualified plumber. You might be looking at toilets that would not work with your existing plumbing.
Older style pan and cistern (where the bowl is separate on the floor and the cistern is mounted to the wall) toilet replacements are Swell Plumbing’s specialty. We can retro-fit new toilet replacements to just about any existing situation!
Why Does My Drain Get Clogged?
Clogged drains happen for a number of reasons. The most common fault is that tree roots make there way into the plumbing pipes and cause clogging debris in the drains. Clogged drains could also occur if the plumbing pipe is squashed or deformed which does not allow full flow down the drain.
How Can I Prevent Leaking Pipes?
LPreventing leaking pipes can be quite tricky. One of the best things to do is keep an eye on exposed pipes and make sure that nothing heavy comes into contact with them. It is also a good idea to visually inspect your exposed pipes periodically and call a licensed plumber if you find any small leaks straight away.
How Can I Tell If My Toilet Needs to Be Replaced?
The most obvious way to tell if your toilet needs to be replaced is if there is water leaking inside or outside the bowl. Sometimes there could be small cracks in the toilet that leak which can turn into big cracks if not repaired quickly.
My Drains Are Gurgling and Not Draining. What Would Cause This?
Unfortunately gurgling drains means that there is a blockage in your sewer pipes. This is a tell tale sign to contact a licensed plumber immediately before waiting too long for a big sewer block. Plumbing pipes should never gurgle and this sound indicated there is something blocking the flow in the drain.