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Sweaty toilet
If you have humid summers and don't have air conditioning, you've probably noticed that your toilet “sweats” excessively. Condensation forms on the outside of the cistern, which can drip down and cause mess or even rot your floor. Some toilets are available with insulated cisterns to prevent condensation problems.
Have you ever worried that you might wake someone up if you turn on the bathroom light in the middle of the night?
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Bubbling toilet
If air bubbles are rising through your toilet bowl (except when you flush) or you notice the water level rising and falling, your toilet is probably clogged or not venting properly. This bubbling problem is especially common if there is an appliance nearby, such as a washing machine. Your drain pipe is gasping for air.
When you pour liquid from a can, you will find that it will not flow evenly unless you have a second opening for air to come in. The same goes for the vent pipe. When water flows down a drain, air is needed to equalize the pressure in the drain line.
This is the purpose of a vent system. If the drain lines in your home are poorly vented, the water flowing into the drains will draw water from nearby traps. The drain in the toilet bowl is basically a trap. If the problem just started, it's probably a clogged drain or vent pipe that needs to be “flushed out.” And since the water in the toilet is dripping and gurgling, the problem is probably in that area. Learn the most common reasons why your toilet bubbles when you shower, as well as how to diagnose and fix the problem.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to fix a clogged or missing vent because you usually have to break open the walls to inspect the drainage system. If you don't have any plumbing experience, it's best to leave this project to a professional. While you're at it, learn how to unclog a toilet without a plunger.
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Toilet does not flush properly
Master bathrooms are often far removed from the rest of the house's plumbing, and so often have their own vents that are independent of the rest of the house's plumbing. If flushing is poor and there are no clogs or obvious malfunctions, there can be a surprisingly simple fix. Occasionally, plumbers forget to remove the temporary plug used to pressure test the lines after rough-in plumbing. These are located at the top of the vent pipe on the roof. If you can't see a rubber cap clamped onto the vent above the bathroom from the ground, climb up to the roof and inspect the end of the vent above your bathroom. I bet you'll find a missed plug. If so, break through the plastic with a screwdriver and pry the pieces out. Then the toilet will work perfectly again.
If that is not the problem, you probably have a broken toilet or a clog in the drain. Contact the plumber who worked on your home. He or she should be able to solve the problem of the toilet not flushing. Find out the reasons for your toilet whistling.
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