Household maintenance is no surprise, but here are three things you didn’t know about toilet repairs in Atlanta.
Here are three things that just might surprise you about toilet repairs in Atlanta:
Surprise # 1 Flushing the Unflushable Means Toilet Repair
I know. You’ve heard it 10,000 times. Don’t flush anything but toilet paper and things that come out of your body. Period. Funny thing is, even though this is one of those things we all say we know, you wouldn’t believe the things people flush down the toilet. Here are three NON-flushable items that many people still think it’s ok to send down the stool:
- Cat litter. No matter what the brand promises you, cat litter should never, ever be flushed. In addition to the possibility of causing a clog, cat feces carries a parasite called toxoplasma gondii. This parasite can cause very harmful effects in developing babies. It can also harm sea animals such as sea otters, so even if the little buggers do all flush through your system, they still do their damage.
- Feminine products. Yes, flushing is discrete because you don’t have to deal with the garbage, but feminine products are designed to absorb water. Your sewer is filled with water. These fibers puff up and billow out and catch debris floating by. No matter what they tell you, these things always need to go in the garbage.
- Baby wipes. The real problem with baby wipes is they don’t dissolve. Not in your sewer system, not in the utility company’s sewer system. This is one of those problems caused because we all think we’re the only one doing it. If one person flushes baby wipes, there won’t be a problem. If lots of people do, it adds up and can clog the sewage system designed for solid waste. Truth be told, no one wants THAT system to malfunction.
Surprise # 2 Atlanta Toilet Repairs Include the Unplungable Problems
Many homeowners firmly believe anything that clogs up a toilet will move with a plunger. Period. The sad truth is it’s just not true.
A plunger can certainly save you a fortune when it comes to small clogs. A little bit of suction created and pop, a small hair clog or paper clog can break free and be on its way, and life goes on.
Not so true if you have a deep clog—or a large one. In fact, it’s possible to create a bigger problem by plunging the wrong way. Forcing a plunger into the toilet bowl with an initial thrust can push the clog deeper into the pipe. This deeper problem may wind up needing a call to your local Atlanta toilet repair specialists.
Your plumber will use a special snake, known as a closet auger, to chop up the clog and move it. A drain snake is not the best choice with a clogged toilet. It can scratch the bowl, which is made from porcelain. The auger has a distinctive design and a rubber sleeve, so the bowl is not scratched. You can see a step-by-step process to plunge properly and snake a toilet clog.
Surprise # 3 Hey Atlanta; Toilet Repairs Can Save Some Water
Leaky toilets mean lost water. They cause a mess, cost money, and could be a sign of something that can get much worse. Sometimes a leak is inexpensive and easy to repair. The tank ball and flapper can leak and waste a lot of water. In fact, if you can hear the toilet running, it could be costing you up to 300 gallons of water a day.
Sometimes a toilet repair involves replacing the toilet altogether. If you’ve been putting off replacing your toilet, you might be surprised how much water- and money- you can save. Your toilet could be consuming as much as 38% of your household water. That’s a lot. Think about replacing your toilet with a low-flush toilet and your average-sized family can save as much as 18,000 gallons of water a year.
Water is not cheap in Atlanta. Contact your Midtown Atlanta plumbers at Morningside Plumbing right here and get your toilet repair in Atlanta scheduled today.