Is It Time for a New Toilet?
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Your toilet is one of the hardest working fixtures in your home, but it is easy to overlook until something goes wrong. If your toilet is older, clogging more often, leaking, or no longer fits the look and comfort of your bathroom, replacing it with a modern model can improve performance, reliability, comfort, and appearance.
Why Replace Your Toilet?
Homeowners typically consider replacing their toilet when an older fixture starts creating repeated problems or no longer meets the needs of their bathroom.
Frequent Clogs and Poor Flushing Performance. If your toilet clogs more often than it used to, it may be time for an upgrade. Over time, hard water minerals can restrict the internal passages and rim ports that help create a strong flush. Modern toilets use improved flushing technology to provide better performance and help reduce recurring clogs.
Cracks or Leaks. Even a small crack in the toilet tank or bowl can eventually lead to a larger problem. Leaks around the base, visible damage, or a toilet showing signs of deterioration are good reasons to consider replacement before water damage occurs.
Comfort and Appearance. A new toilet can make a noticeable difference if you are remodeling your bathroom or simply want a cleaner, more modern look. Many homeowners also appreciate today’s Comfort Height® toilets, which are taller than standard models and make sitting down and standing up easier for many people.
Lower Water Usage. Older toilets often use significantly more water than today’s high efficiency models. Replacing an outdated toilet with a modern, water efficient model can help reduce water usage while still providing strong, reliable flushing performance.
Our Recommended Toilet
At Wacker Plumbing, we furnish Kohler toilets because they consistently provide excellent performance, durability, and readily available replacement parts. The model we install more than any other is the Kohler Cimarron. It offers an outstanding balance of comfort, flushing performance, reliability, and value, making it our top recommendation for most homeowners. Why We Recommend the Kohler Cimarron:
Comfort Height® bowl provides a more comfortable seating position for most adults.
Canister Flush Valve delivers a powerful flush by releasing water quickly and efficiently into the bowl.
Revolution 360® Flushing Technology creates a powerful swirling action that rinses the entire bowl, helping provide a stronger flush and keep the bowl cleaner between cleanings.
What We Check During Installation
Replacing a toilet involves more than simply installing a new fixture. We also inspect the plumbing components connected to your toilet to help ensure everything is working properly. After removing your existing toilet, we inspect:
The closet flange, which anchors the toilet to the floor and connects it to the drainpipe.
The toilet shutoff valve controls the water supply to the fixture.
The surrounding plumbing for any signs of damage or potential issues.
If any of these components are damaged or no longer function properly, we can replace them during the toilet installation to help ensure your new toilet performs reliably for years to come.
Ready for a Toilet Upgrade?
Whether you are dealing with frequent clogs, a leaking or cracked toilet, declining flushing performance, or simply want a cleaner, more modern bathroom, Wacker Plumbing can help.
Call Wacker Plumbing at 703-450-5565 or visit WackerPlumbing.com to schedule service.
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