Common Toilet Issues
A toilet that runs after every flush is almost always a worn flapper or fill valve, an inexpensive part that’s easy to replace once we’re inside the tank. Left unaddressed, a running toilet can waste a significant amount of water every day (Source: EPA WaterSense, 2023). A toilet that rocks slightly or leaks water at the base often means the wax ring underneath has failed, which lets water seep out onto the floor with every flush.
Frequent clogging can point to an older, low-flow model that was never quite designed right, a partial blockage further down the drain line, or a bowl that’s simply reached the end of its useful life. Cracks in the tank or bowl, whether from age or a hard impact, usually mean replacement rather than repair, since a cracked porcelain tank isn’t something that can be safely patched.