Most people believe that you can always nurse a broken toilet
back to life because it has very few parts. Not always true. Like every other
fixture in your home, toilets have a life expectancy. How long a toilet lasts
depends on many variables, such has how often it is used and how hard the water
is. A sure sign that your toilet’s days are numbered is how uniform the flush
is. Try this: Flush your toilet at home, and as the water starts to spin into a
vortex check whether it is a tight spin. Also, pay close attention to the speed
of the water before it leaves the bowl. Do you see a rocking motion? If you see
a rocking motion or you are not getting a tight spin, you toilet may be on its
last leg. Why is this? Under the rim of your toilet there are perforated holes
approximately one inch apart. If one or more of these holes are clogged, this
will hinder the tight vortex of the water. If you see a rocking motion at the
end, this is also due to build-up. Unfortunately, the only way to remedy this
is to replace the toilet. The good news is that most modern toilets are much
more efficient, making them better on the environment and easier on your
wallet.
