Repair My Toilet in Philadelphia: The 5 Root Causes Behind Running, Weak Flush, and Repeat Clogs

Toilet problems usually fall into a few repeat categories. The mistake is treating symptoms (plunging forever) instead of fixing the failure point.

The 5 root causes we see most

1. Fill valve issues → constant running
2. Flapper/chain wear → leak into bowl, weak performance
3. Wax ring or flange problems → wobble, leaks at base
4. Partial blockage in trap/line → “works sometimes” behavior
5. Vent/flow issues in older homes → slow drains and gurgling

When to stop DIY’ing it

• You’ve plunged more than once for the same issue
• Water shows at the base
• The toilet rocks or the floor feels soft
• Clogs affect other fixtures too

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