Glendale toilet problems are usually a flapper or fill valve that won't seal, a wax ring leaking at the floor, or a clog in the bowl or drain. In homes built around the city's 1985 median, flanges and shutoff valves are often due for attention too. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Glendale.
Why does my Glendale toilet keep running?
Most of the time the flapper has stiffened or warped and no longer seals against the flush valve, or the fill valve is set so high that water spills into the overflow tube. Mineral deposits make both problems worse. Glendale Water Services blends surface water from the Salt, Verde and Colorado rivers with groundwater, and like most Valley water it leaves scale behind on small parts. Replacing the flapper and fill valve together usually ends the running and the refill noises at night. A plumber will also check the chain length and the water level so the new parts work as intended.
Is a leak at the base serious in an older Glendale house?
It can be. Census-derived data puts Glendale's median year built at about 1985, so many homes have bathrooms that are 40 years old or more. In those homes, a toilet may have been replaced several times on the same flange, and the flange can crack, corrode or sit too low for a new seal. Because most homes here sit on a slab, water from a failed seal spreads under tile and baseboards rather than dripping through a ceiling, and it can go unnoticed for a long time. If the toilet rocks or the caulk around it is stained, have it pulled and reset. If the drain pipe under the toilet itself needs replacing, Glendale's Building Safety division says replacing drain or waste piping requires a permit, and the plumber can handle that.
Who do I call when the toilet backs up?
Glendale Water Services runs both the city's water and wastewater systems and can be reached at 623-930-4100. If sewage is coming out of a manhole or the problem affects several homes, the city should know. If the trouble is limited to your house, the blockage is almost always in your toilet or the line under your property, and a plumber is the one to call. Signs that point past the toilet include gurgling in the tub when you flush, or water backing up in a shower drain.
A local note
Homes in the Hedgepeth Hills area, Loop 101 to Mohawk Drive between 47th and 51st avenues, are City of Phoenix water customers rather than Glendale. If you live there, your water bill and emergency contacts come from Phoenix.
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