3 Toilet Problems You Should Never Ignore

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Some problems with your toilet are seemingly minor. However, oftentimes what seems like a small problem can cause bigger problems. Here are three toilet problems you should never ignore.

1. The Toilet Keeps Running

It may seem like a minor annoyance when the toilet keeps running, but this is actually a sign that the flapper is not sealing correctly inside the tank. It could also indicate a problem with the overflow valve, the toilet handle, or the flapper chain. Normally, a toilet will quit running shortly after it has been flushed.

When the toilet doesn't stop running, not only can the sound drive you crazy, it wastes a lot of water. In fact, a running toilet usually indicates there is a leak somewhere, which could end up wasting up to 4,000 gallons of water a day and increasing your water bill.

2. The Toilet Keeps Getting Clogged

It's normal for the toilet to get clogged from time to time. When it does get clogged, it usually just takes a plunger to get it unclogged. However, if your toilet gets clogged on a regular basis, this might mean that the plumbing is not working as it should. Sluggish plumbing and clogged toilets usually happen as a result of flushing the wrong things down the toilet.

Some things you should never flush include:

  • Paper towels
  • Disposable wipes
  • Kitty litter
  • Dental floss
  • Cotton swabs and cotton balls
  • Tampons and sanitary napkins

These types of items do not break down as quickly as toilet paper does, which means they will eventually start plugging things up and before you know it, your toilet will become clogged.

3. The Toilet is Sweating

If you notice your toilet is sweating, it's probably due to condensation. This condensation forms in areas with high humidity where there is no air conditioning. You might think there is no problem with having a sweating toilet, but if too much condensation forms, it will drip and cause your bathroom floor to become damaged.

The good news is, you won't have to call a plumber to fix this problem, as you can easily do it yourself. If you do not have air conditioning in your bathroom, here are some tips that will keep your toilet from sweating: 

  • Turn on the exhaust fan while taking a shower
  • Open the door to the bathroom immediately after taking a shower
  • Use a portable dehumidifier in the bathroom

One more way to keep your toilet from sweating is to never open the bathroom window when it's humid outside.


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