Toilet Runs and Makes Loud Pounding Noise at Random
11 posts since Jul 2026, all from r/Plumbing.
“I will start by saying I'm not a plumber but had a plumber come out multiple times to snake the same toilet. It keeps getting clogged and the people keep using dranio. I do believe it is also do to essive TP and maybe even paper towels. This clog is usually clean water but when…”
“We live in an older home and hire a plumber every year for improvement, fix, repair work. The same company has resolved toilets, hose bibs, valves, faucets, sump pumps, etc. We had one of toilet left to replace that was hissing and I found out it was cracked. The plumber…”
“Toilet has had the entire flushing mechanism, wax ring, and seals replaced. Tried to address water hammer. Worked for a bit, came back. Bathroom had tub removed if that matters.”
Users are experiencing issues with toilets, ranging from simple repairs to more complex problems like valve replacements and code compliance. There's a mix of DIY attempts, seeking advice, and frustration with the process.
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“We live in an older home and hire a plumber every year for improvement, fix, repair work. The same company has resolved toilets, hose bibs, valves, faucets, sump pumps, etc. We had one of toilet left to replace that was hissing and I found out…”
“Toilet has had the entire flushing mechanism, wax ring, and seals replaced. Tried to address water hammer. Worked for a bit, came back. Bathroom had tub removed if that matters. submitted by /u/Due_Squash4045 [link] [comments]”
“I will start by saying I'm not a plumber but had a plumber come out multiple times to snake the same toilet. It keeps getting clogged and the people keep using dranio. I do believe it is also do to essive TP and maybe even paper towels. This clog is usually clean water but when it happens the shower also backs up when running the water, so it is one of the main trunk lines. Besides the people problem why do plumbers not like high pressure air plungers? i ordered one from Amazon before callin”