Slow-running toilets, leaking toilets, or a toilet that won’t flush are just a few problems that homeowners may encounter in their homes. Like any other problem in your home’s plumbing system, any issues with your toilet can be frustrating. Imagine waking up in the middle of the night wanting to use the restroom and your toilet won’t flush. Whom will you call to repair it? Is it even still worth repairing?

To save your effort, money, and time, it is important to know when to have your problematic toilet repaired or when is the right time to replace it. Here are some of the common signs that you should replace your toilet. 

• You have an outdated toilet

A well-maintained toilet can last for up to 50 years. However, it is recommended to replace your toilet every 25 years regardless of whether it is showing wear and tear or not. So if you have a toilet that you have been using for more than two decades already, then it is high time to have it replaced. Typically, outdated toilets are less efficient than new modern toilets. Modern toilets are designed with better flushing capabilities such the pressure-assisted toilets and gravity-assisted toilets. These two capabilities can help you save on your energy bills since they won’t use too much water. 

• Your toilet is showing cracks

Even a slight crack on your toilet can start leaks and bathroom flooding. Do not wait for the cracks to expand and break your toilet before you consider replacing it. If you notice a puddle of water around your toilet, call a licensed plumber right away to inspect your toilet. Even if the fixture is working fine, the water leaking from it is enough to cause damage to your bathroom flooring. 

• Your toilet uses water inefficiently

The main problem with a problematic toilet is its inefficiency to use water resulting in high energy bills. The disadvantage with older toilets is that they do not have low flush technology, therefore, they use a lot of water when flushing. If your high water bill is causing you a headache, then investing in a new toilet may help significantly to lower your water usage and help you save money. You might also like to try the dual flush toilet wherein there are two buttons that assist in flushing different types of waste.

• Your toilet is constantly running

A running toilet may be able to be fixed by replacing the damaged components such as a broken flapper or a float that is improperly adjusted. However, if it is running frequently and you have been repairing it often, then it is time to replace your toilet. Aside from the amount of water that it has been wasting, a running toilet can be really bothersome, especially with the noise that it makes. 

• Your toilet clogs often

A clogged toilet is a common problem that many homeowners encounter. And it can be simply fixed by plunging your bowl. However, if your toilet has been troubling you with clogging almost every week, then it may be time to let go of it and replace it with a new one.