Tonys Plumbing and Heating
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Contact
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
Picture
Serving the Twin Cities East Metro & Surrounding Suburbs


651-340-1259


Call now

So There's a Chip In Your Porcelain Throne

1/19/2021

0 Comments

 
Picture
There’s always a distinct feeling of dread when you notice a chip or crack in the porcelain at home. Commercial epoxy fillers, chip repair kits and refinishing products are available for easy and simple repairs to small dings and damage. These products are handy ways to keep the costs down as long as there are only minor issues. But, how do you know when it’s time to replace the toilet, or simply repair it? 

Toilets last a long time, and especially when cared for properly, you can’t look at a toilet and know how old it is. So, if you’ve started to have issues with your toilet there are a few signs to look out for that will show you whether you should replace or repair it. The first thing to contemplate when considering replacing a toilet, is the actual number of issues.  Write them out, and then think about the time you’ll need to invest in the toilet to repair it. If there are a couple of chips and the toilet set needs to be replaced, that’s one thing. But if there is a crack, the flip valve is busted and it’s leaking...maybe it’s time to consider giving Tony’s a call.  

Does your toilet shift when you sit on it? This is a clear sign the toilet needs to be replaced. Toilets should never shift if sat on, it could be a sign that the toilet is improperly sealed. You can attempt to tighten the bolts on either side of the toilet, but if this does not fix the issue contact a plumber immediately. 
If your water consumption is incredibly high, your toilet could be the cause. If you’ve noticed that your water use is high at home, it could be beneficial to invest in a low-flush toilet. Low-flush toilets use an average of 2 gallons per flush, while typical toilets can use somewhere between 3-5 gallons. Frequent clogs are also a sign that your toilet is getting on in age, which can be common in older or low-flush toilets. If you have to plunge the toilet weekly or more, it could mean that it’s no longer working efficiently. 
​

Being a homeowner comes with a laundry list of responsibilities. You need to think about things like energy efficiency, when the bathroom was last caulked and whether that eerie thud in the pipes is a problem worth fixing. Minor damages are bound to happen in any well lived space due to typical wear and tear, but sometimes minor damage crosses over to major fairly quickly, and almost always when we are least expecting it. Not everything requires a professional to replace, however, this laundry list can become expensive fast. If you’ve got questions about an ill functioning toilet not answered in this list, call us, your favorite local Minnesota plumbers Tony’s!  


0 Comments

    Author

    At Tony's Plumbing & Heating, we offer outstanding residential and commercial plumbing and heating services in the East Twin Cities metro. With our blog, we hope to bring you useful tips and tricks for ever day life! 

    Archives

    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018

    Categories

    All
    Backflow Testing
    Bathroom
    Bathtub
    City Water
    Cleaning
    Clogged Drain
    Dishwash
    Dishwasher
    DIY Plumbing
    Emergency
    Entertaining
    FAQ's
    Faucets
    Garbage Disposal
    Hard Water
    Heated Floring
    Home Owner
    Home Tips
    Hot Water Heater
    Kitchen
    Leaky Toilet
    Mold
    Outdoor
    Plumber Tool Kit
    Plumbing
    Plumbing Myths
    Remodel
    RPZ
    Sewer Lines
    Sump Pump
    Things To Do
    Toilet
    Toilet Problems
    Water Damange
    Water Heater
    Water Pressure
    Water Softener
    What's That Noise
    Winter

    RSS Feed

Our Location:
​

661 Hayward Ave N
Oakdale, MN 55128


What Our Clients Are Saying:

"I have hired Tony's Plumbing for two significant projects at my home this year & have been very satisfied with the work. His team is experienced, friendly, arrives on time and the workmanship has been outstanding. I would highly recommend Tony's Plumbing for your next plumbing job!" Dan L. 

​"​Tony was extremely polite, worked with a sense of urgency, and went out of his way to give extra advice and help me understand what was going wrong with my pipe! Great job" Eddie C

Contact Us

651-340-1259
Site Map
Woodbury MN Services
Oakdale MN Services
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Contact
  • Testimonials
  • Blog