If your toilet is clogging constantly, running constantly, or just acting up in general, it can help to know the causes and your options.
Or, if you just want a plumber to handle it for you, Simpson Plumbing offers toilet repair and installation in Tracy.
Clogged toilets are a rather embarrassing occurrence that happens to most of us. They may be due to how we use your toilets, their condition, or the state of our home plumbing, among other things. However, sometimes toilets get easily clogged, and you’re left wondering what you could be doing [...]
Having problems with your plumbing can be a frustrating and potentially costly thing to have to deal with. If you notice something wrong or strange with your plumbing, don’t waste time in trying to find the cause and a solution. If you are draining your shower or bathtub and notice [...]
The average toilet lasts between 15 to 30 years, depending on how often it is used and how well it is maintained. If you bought a high-quality toilet and maintained it diligently, your toilet could last 50 years. However, that’s not the full picture for toilet life span, and if [...]
Most people know that they shouldn’t put coffee grounds down the kitchen sink, where it can cause serious clogs. That leaves some people asking: is it okay to put coffee grounds down the toilet? Unfortunately, that isn’t a solution to your coffee ground problems either. We’ll explain what can go [...]
Is something fishy in your home? If your toilet smells like fish, you could have a plumbing or electrical problem, or just a bad case of bathroom mold. Most people start by cleaning the bathroom to try to resolve the smell. If a deep clean doesn’t get to the root [...]
You’ve probably heard that if your toilet is running, it costs you a fortune in wasted water. But how much does a running toilet really cost? We understand that you don’t always have the time or the money to get a running toilet fixed right away, so it’s important to [...]
A bubbling sound coming from your toilet can be unsettling, especially if you don’t know how or why your toilet would be making that noise. Sometimes the sound can come when the toilet’s been flushed. Other times, you may here it when you run a tap or shower. And still, [...]
A slow draining toilet is a much more confusing problem than a blockage. Slow draining toilets don’t seem to be blocked by anything physical but still might become so backed up they spill onto the floor. That’s one mess you want to avoid. So,learn how to diagnose a slow draining [...]
Your toilet’s flushing power is one of those things you take for granted. You don’t realize how much it matters until you’re standing in the bathroom, flushing more than once, or uselessly pushing the handle. There are some simple ways to get better performance, both by increasing the water flow [...]
If you’re asking yourself “is it time to replace the toilet?” then the answer is probably yes. It’s one of those “if you have to ask, you already know the answer” situations. At Simpson Plumbing, we believe in keeping you fully informed and helping you make decisions that don’t lead [...]
