John Hawley. Ever heard of him? Well, he is the man behind the invention of that plunger you use on your sink and toilet. A plunger works by playing around with the water pressure and air in the drain. You push it, and the pressure on the piping system rises, sending the water downwards and …
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Do you know that you average 45 hours on the toilet annually? According to Homecare Plumber’s survey, most people also use this time for leisure, such as scrolling through social media. Therefore, you need to invest in your toilet for your bodily needs and relaxation. One of the toilets you can invest in is an …
Are you tired and embarrassed by having stubborn smelly stains on your toilet seat? Your toilet is often exposed to urine, chemicals, and hard water, leading to stains on your seat. While you may religiously clean your toilet every other day or when you notice hard water buildup or stains, it is not enough. Most …
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Have you ever handled your business in a toilet, and once you are done, you can’t stand the stench? Or even the moment you open that door, you are blown away by the pungent odor to a point you do your thing with one hand on your nose? It means that there is an issue with how the …
Toilets with plumbing options are the most commonly preferred toilets with over 70% of individuals using these toilets. However, toilets with plumbing systems are curbed by numerous unavoidable problems that alter their efficiency. For example, blockages, worn washer bolts, condensation, and broken tanks are common problems with conventional toilets. All these problems necessitate regular repair services from …
Have you decided to repaint, remodel or give your bathroom a whole new look with the wallpapers? Then you need to figure out how to remove the toilet paper holder and get one that matches the new feel. Remove the roll of toilet paper and holder rod. Afterward, inspect the mounts to determine whether they …
Unlike normal gravity toilets, upflush toilets use pressure to push the wastes in a chosen direction be it upwards, downwards, or horizontally. This means that you can basically install it anywhere including the basement. Also called macerating toilets, upflush toilets have many advantages and disadvantages which are important in deciding whether you need them or …
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When you flush your toilet, the bowl should fill with water. If it doesn’t, there is a problem that needs to be addressed immediately. Toilet bowls are designed to hold about 1 gallon of water at all times. Too little water flowing to the toilet bowl won’t wash the wastes down the drain and can …
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In incinerating toilets, the waste is incinerated rather than being flushed down the drain. This type of toilet uses a variety of incineration techniques to destroy human excrement and other organic matter in a safe manner. This process has been used for many years as an alternative to traditional sewage treatment methods. The benefits of …
A toilet that randomly runs for a few seconds by itself is experiencing a phantom flush. Phantom flushes are toilet runs that happen suddenly and seemingly at random. Luckily, it’s easy to identify and fix this problem even without the need for a plumber. Your toilet randomly running for a few seconds is a phantom …