Toilet Repair & Replacement – Bethany, Beaverton OR
Two toilet problems come up again and again in Bethany, and both trace back to when the neighborhood was built. The first is the original first-generation low-flow toilet that clogs no matter what you do. The second is an upstairs toilet in a two-story home whose wax ring has quietly failed and is staining the ceiling below. True Flow Plumbing fixes both — and everything in between — usually the same day.
The Early Low-Flow Toilet Problem
After the 1994 federal standard capped toilets at 1.6 gallons per flush, builders installed the first wave of low-flow models throughout homes going up in the mid-to-late 1990s — which is a lot of Bethany. The problem: those early designs simply used less water without redesigning the bowl and trap to clear with it. The result is a toilet that needs two or three flushes and clogs on a normal load. If you have one toilet in the house that's a constant headache, this is usually why.
What We Handle
🚽 Running Toilet
A worn flapper or fill valve wastes 200+ gallons a day. Quick, inexpensive parts, usually under an hour.
💧 Upstairs Wax-Ring Leak
The two-story classic — a failed seal staining the ceiling below. We reset the toilet and check the floor and flange.
🪠 Chronic Clogger
An early low-flow toilet that never flushed right. We can auger it or replace it with a modern unit that actually clears.
🔩 Replacement & Install
All brands, comfort-height options, owner-supplied units — wax ring, supply line, and shutoff included.
Signs Your Toilet Needs Attention
- It takes two or three flushes to clear a normal load
- You're plunging the same toilet on a regular basis
- A water stain or soft spot on the ceiling below an upstairs bath
- The toilet rocks when you sit — flange or wax ring issue
- Phantom refilling when nobody flushed
- A crack in the tank or bowl that's started to weep
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you replace just the upstairs toilet and fix the ceiling stain source?
Yes. We pull the toilet, replace the wax ring (and the flange if it's damaged), reset and seal it, and confirm the leak's stopped. We'll also look at the ceiling and subfloor below so you know whether the damage is cosmetic or needs a repair.
Are the newer high-efficiency toilets actually better at flushing?
Considerably. Modern 1.28-gallon toilets are engineered to move waste with less water, unlike the first-generation low-flow models. You get a stronger, more reliable flush and a lower water bill at the same time.
Do you install a toilet I bought myself?
Yes, we install owner-supplied toilets regularly — just confirm a standard 12-inch rough-in before you buy. We handle the wax ring, supply line, shutoff, and make sure it seats and seals correctly.
Bethany & NW Beaverton Areas We Serve
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Toilet Trouble in Bethany?
Running, clogging, or leaking onto the ceiling below — we handle it, usually same day. Call or book online.