Don’t forget about the value of added comfort or peace of mind! An old and outdated toilet can make you or your guests feel uneasy using the facilities and cause you to worry about damage to your home from leaks and clogs. There’s no good reason to let an old plumbing fixture keep bothering you or your family and friends!
Prevent these issues with
regular maintenance or by replacing plumbing fixtures as they age. Save both the time and money a plumbing emergency could waste!
Let’s discuss toilets in detail:
What Makes a Good Toilet?
Of course, comfort can and should be one of your top concerns, especially when family members are getting older. If a toilet was chosen by the previous homeowners, you’re dealing with their preferences. If in a new house, your builder probably picked the cheapest option. Toilet seats might be at the wrong height or too flimsy. Flushing strength may be too slight, or the noise level could be too loud. Their basic choices may not have included modern conveniences to make your life easier—such as self-cleaning features.
When updating the look of your bathroom to increase resale value, such as replacing the floor or other fixtures, a new toilet can also be a significant style improvement.
Or is your goal to save on the water bill? Older toilets were made according to the sensibilities of the time. Those manufactured before 1980 use around 7 gallons of water per flush. Fixtures made in the ’90s complied with regulations to reduce usage per flush to 1.6 gallons or less. These days, low-flow toilets generally use just 1.3 gallons of water per flush.
A clogged toilet may seem like a non-issue since you can usually fix it using a plunger or special-purpose chemicals—but what if neither of these solutions works? You’ll want to call a professional before the blocking materials cause water to overflow into your bathroom.
Toilets that constantly seem to be refilling or running are another common complaint. This is usually caused by a problem with an internal mechanism, like a defective flapper. But, replacing that valve doesn’t always solve the issue. Other unique internal components are often more costly, so you may need to replace the entire toilet.
When toilet tanks or pipe connections leak, you could be facing water damage to the floor or even hidden damage inside the walls.
Pay close attention to unexplained smells or water in spaces under the bathroom. Aging or damaged pipe seals may cause these leaks; the high pressure of some older toilets can quickly tear apart pipe seals, or aging seals may simply break on their own. Newer toilets with low-pressure flushing can save money on water bills and preserve your pipe seals.
Installing a new toilet yourself comes with other possible dangers if the fixture is damaged when moved or is improperly connected. You might end up with all the same problems as an older toilet! The professionals from Gorjanc have the specialized tools and previous experience to do this job safely and efficiently.
How & Why We Replace Toilets
Replacing an old and outdated toilet should be a priority to enhance and protect the value of your home. You can save money with lower water usage, avoid leaks and infrastructure damage, and match your bathroom’s contemporary style. Go from worrying about your toilet to sitting comfortably on your throne!
Don’t Let Toilet Troubles Ambush You!
Follow these three steps:
- Watch for signs of water damage around the back or base.
- Replace aging toilets that leak or use too much water.
- Have the professionals at Gorjanc install your next new toilet!
