Ballarat Plumber for Toilets

Issues with toilets are one of the most common plumbing issues. There can be many different things wrong with a toilet, but in most cases, we can fix it relatively quickly for you. It can be a blockage, or an issue with the cistern or the water pump, or it may happen that you need to install a new toilet altogether. If your toilet has suddenly broken down completely and is unusable, it is considered a plumbing emergency, which is why we always have the required tools and spare parts in our vans, ready to be used when required. 

We also have 24/7 emergency plumbers available for if this should happen late at night. Plumbers Ballarat have been around for a long time, taking care of all Ballarat's plumbing needs, including toilets. We know all the tricks of the trade, and are fully licenced and certified to enter your home.

Toilet Installation Ballarat

Everyone needs a toilet, regardless if it is a home or an office, a factory or a farm, there are toilets everywhere. This is why we have such extensive experience in taking care of Ballarat’s toilets. It is important to have a qualified plumber to do the installation for your toilet, as they know how to do it properly, so there won’t be any problems with the toilet in the near future. Our toilet installation service comes at a very competitive rate, as our fixed prices are completely transparent. We provide free quotes and advice on which type of toilet or brand will fit best with the rest of your system.

Toilet Repairs Ballarat

Even though a toilet seems like a simple appliance in your house, it is actually quite complex inside and under the floor. The toilet is just the part of a bigger system that you come to contact with, without even thinking about the hidden parts. There are pumps that fill up the water tank, seals that stop it from leaking, and bits that connect the handle and trigger the flushing action. All this is made up of a lot of small moving parts, and requires expertise of a qualified plumber to fix up or put together. We can help you with all your toilet repairs Ballarat including cistern repairs Ballarat, as we are the most reputable plumbing company in the area.

How to Fix a Blocked Toilet

Blocked toilets are one of the most common issues that arise in the long list of domestic plumbing emergencies. The good news is, that most of the time you can fix this issue yourself, here is how:

Flush again, sometimes flushing the toilet for the second time clears up the issue. However, if this ends up raising the water level in the toilet instead, some more serious action needs to be taken. The toilet is now full of water so do not flush it again, it might even be a good idea to place some towels around the toilet to prevent a bigger mess in case it overflows.
Wait a little bit until the water level goes down a bit and try one of these methods:

• See if you can clear the blockage manually, Use long rubber gloves and wear clothes that can get wet and dirty just to be safe. You may be able to reach the obstruction and pull it out. We wouldn't not be surprised if it’s a children's toy as this is actually the most common cause for a blocked toilet.
  
• If you can’t reach the blockage with your hand, it is time to use the good old plunger. Plungers can do a good job at clearing up any blockage. If you haven’t used a plunger before, just type “how to use a plunger” into YouTube or Google.
  
• If the plunger lets you down as well, you can try vinegar and soda mixture. The cocktail goes like this, pour these ingredients into your toilet in the following order:
  

1. One cup of baking soda
   
2. Two cups of vinegar
   
3. A dash of dishwashing liquid for lubrication
   
4. Some boiling water to speed the process
   

You will notice some reaction and fizzing, this means it is working. Leave it overnight if possible and hopefully the blockage is dissolved by the morning. 
If this still did not help, there is nothing more than you can do and you will need the assistance of a professional plumber. 
​Give us a call at Plumbers Ballarat and we'll drive around as soon as possible to make things flow again.