One of the most common toilet-related problems that homeowners experience is the running toilet. While this is a plumbing repair that is easy to procrastinate on, we urge you to avoid doing so. The main reason for this is the fact that the repair process shouldn’t take too long and in many cases, can simply be resolved by replacing a worn-out flapper! In any case, having an understanding of the ins and outs of your toilet will be extremely beneficial in troubleshooting and ultimately fixing the running toilet.

A key part in managing the plumbing system of a house or commercial facility is going to involve deciding between replacing and repairing particular plumbing fixtures. There are going to be plenty of instances where it may make more sense to complete a repair, just as there will be situations where a replacement is the smarter move. With toilets, a few signs that a replacement is needed would be if it’s constantly experiencing issues, has a crack in the tank or bowl, and even if the toilet is a little dated (thus it’s probably using much more water than the modern-day toilets).