toilet installation &
toilet repair
what do you need to know?
looking at the most usual things we don’t always realize what those things are, how they work and what is needed to make it functioning properly.
a home washroom is one of the most private places in our daily routine.
a toilet is one of the most intimate fixtures in our life.
on average we spend 4,450 minutes on a toilet flushing 29,200 liters of water annually.
that makes the toilet a piece of equipment that any malfunction causing a major life disruption.

toilet installation
do you need to replace your toilet immediately if you notice that it starts malfunctioning?
not necessarily, here is what you should pay attention on to decide:
- cracked toilet – regardless of the type of crack, whether this is base, tank, or bowl – that has to be replaced
- constantly running toilet
- a toilet that requires ongoing fixes
- blocked toilet
- a toilet is not flushed
- a toilet is old
toilet repair
most common toilet repairs that can be done as DIY
- disconnected or loose flush handle
- fixing the flush valve
- ballcock replacement
- fixing a running toilet
- leaking toilet base


toilet maintenance tips
here are simple rules to follow which will prevent operational issues
- a toilet isn’t a garbage bin – don’t flush anything other than what was supposed to
- clean your toilet regularly with a proper cleaner
- fix a running toilet right away
- explain to children the proper way to use the toilet
- use a flange plunger for simple clogs
- if none of the above works – it’s worth to call to a plumber
tips to remember
- toilet it’s not a rocket science, you can fix it yourself but know what you are doing
- toilet maintenance is the cheapest and most effective way to increase period of usage
- inspect your toilet at least twice a year to identify any cracks
- educate your children how to use the toilet
- if the toilet is old and requires frequent fixes consider to replace it