A broken toilet is a household emergency that demands immediate attention. Whether it’s the alarming sight of an overflow, the relentless sound of a running tank, or a leak pooling at the base, a malfunctioning toilet disrupts your entire home. For a busy Naperville family, this isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s an urgent problem that wastes water, threatens water damage, and creates an unsanitary situation.
You need a fast, professional, and reliable plumber. A-Keveloh Plumbing Inc. is your trusted local expert for fast toilet repair in Naperville, IL. As a second-generation, family-owned business with over 40 years of experience serving the DuPage County area, we have the expertise to diagnose your problem correctly and fix it right the first time. For prompt, professional service, call our team at 630-963-0433.
Why a Licensed Plumber is Your Only Call for Toilet Repair
When a toilet fails, it’s tempting to call a general handyman or attempt a DIY fix. This is a common, and often costly, mistake. A toilet is a more complex fixture than it appears, and an improper repair can lead to much bigger problems down the road.
- The Risk of a “Good Enough” Fix: Modern high-efficiency toilets require very specific parts to function. Using a generic, “one-size-fits-all” flapper or fill valve can ruin the toilet’s flushing power, leading to chronic clogs.
- The Danger of a Cracked Toilet: It’s surprisingly easy to over-tighten the bolts connecting the tank to the bowl, or the bolts holding the toilet to the floor. A small crack in the porcelain can’t be repaired and will force you to buy a brand new toilet.
- The Hidden Damage of a Failed Seal: The most critical part of a toilet repair is the seal at its base. If a wax ring isn’t set perfectly, it will create a small, “silent” leak. This leak, often hidden, seeps into your subfloor with every flush, leading to thousands of dollars in rot, mold, and structural damage.
Our licensed plumbers are trained to do this job correctly, protecting your home, ensuring your toilet is efficient, and guaranteeing a long-lasting, leak-proof repair.
Our Comprehensive Toilet Repair & Diagnostic Services
Our experienced plumbers arrive with the parts and tools to handle any toilet problem, new or old. We don’t just fix the symptom; we find the cause.
The Running Toilet Fix (The Silent Bill-Raiser)
That constant hissing sound is wasting hundreds of gallons of water and driving up your Naperville water bill. This is almost always a faulty part inside the tank. We will diagnose if it’s a worn-out flapper, a misadjusted float, or a failing fill valve, and we’ll replace the components with professional-grade parts to stop the waste.
Clogged & Overflowing Toilet Repair
This is the most common toilet clog repair we handle. If a plunger can’t fix it, the blockage is too deep or too dense. This is often caused by an object, or a buildup of items that should never be flushed (like “flushable” wipes). Our plumbers use a professional closet auger that is designed to clear the clog without scratching or damaging your toilet’s porcelain bowl.
Leaking Toilet Base or Tank Repair
A leak is a serious problem. If water is puddling at the base, your wax ring has likely failed, which can be an unsanitary and damaging situation. If water is dripping from the tank, it’s often a sign of a failing bolt gasket. We will pinpoint the source of the leak and replace the necessary seals to make your toilet safe and secure.
Repair or Replace? An Honest Assessment for Naperville Homeowners
A common question we get is, “Is my old toilet worth fixing?” As your trusted local plumbing partner, we’ll give you an honest, no-pressure assessment.
- When to Repair: If your toilet is newer (less than 15 years old) and is suffering from a simple part failure (like a flapper or fill valve), a repair is almost always the most cost-effective solution.
- When to Consider Replacement:
- If your toilet is from before 1994, it likely uses 3.5+ gallons per flush. A new 1.28-gallon model can save you significant money on your water bill.
- If your toilet requires frequent repairs or is chronically clogging, it’s a sign of a poor, outdated design.
- If the repair cost (e.g., a full tank rebuild) is more than 50% of the cost of a new, efficient model, we’ll recommend a replacement.
The A-Keveloh Guarantee: Your Naperville Plumbing Partner
For over 40 years, A-Keveloh Plumbing Inc. has been the go-to plumber for families in Naperville and the surrounding communities. We’re a second-generation, family-owned business, and our reputation is our foundation.
- Local Since 1976: We’ve built our company on decades of trust and high-quality work. We are accountable to our neighbors.
- Licensed & Insured Professionals: Your home is protected. Our plumbers are all licensed, bonded, and insured employees, not subcontractors.
- Upfront, Transparent Pricing: We’ll diagnose the problem and provide you with a clear, flat-rate price for your toilet repair in Naperville, IL *before* we start. No hidden fees.
- Respect for Your Home: We wear boot covers, use drop cloths to protect your floors, and will leave your bathroom cleaner than we found it.
Don’t let a broken toilet add stress to your day. For a fast, professional, and lasting repair, call the A-Keveloh Plumbing Inc. team at 630-963-0433 or schedule your service online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Toilet Repair
Why does my toilet randomly run for a few seconds (“phantom flush”)?
This is a classic sign of a slow, silent leak from the tank into the bowl. Your flapper is likely old, warped, or dirty, and is not creating a perfect seal. Water seeps out until the float drops low enough to trigger the fill valve, refilling the tank. It’s a small repair that can save a lot of water.
My toilet is wobbly or “rocks” when I sit down. Is that a big deal?
Yes, this is a very big deal and needs to be addressed immediately. A rocking toilet has broken its wax seal. This means it is no longer watertight and is leaking small amounts of water (and sewer gas) with every flush. This will lead to rotted subflooring. The toilet needs to be pulled and re-set with a new seal.
The handle is broken, but the toilet still flushes if I jiggle it. Is that an easy fix?
While a new handle is simple, this is often a *symptom* of a bigger problem. A “hard to push” handle is often caused by a failing flapper that is waterlogged or a chain that is too long. We won’t just replace the handle; we’ll diagnose *why* it broke and fix the root cause, ensuring a smooth, easy flush. You can learn more about water-saving toilets from the EPA’s WaterSense program.
