You use your toilet multiple times a day, but do you know how it works? Action Jackson Plumbing is your local Edmonds plumber who offers a wide variety of plumbing services. Below, we’ll examine how a toilet works. Call for a free estimate today!

The Flush

When you press the flush handle, it lifts a flapper, which is a big seal in your toilet that is usually connected to the handle by a chain. This starts a chain reaction. The water in your toilet tank is released into the bowl. A float, which is a light ball or other device, drops.

Good Ol’ Gravity

Once the bowl fills, gravity kicks into high gear. It forces water into the trapway, which is the S shape on your toilet. This pushes whatever is in the toilet bowl down the drain.

Your Toilet Tank Refills

Water begins to fill the tank again, which comes from a water supply line. As the tank is refilling, water from the refill tube begins to fill the toilet bowl back up.

The Toilet is Ready for Its Next Use

Once the float reaches its designated height, the fill valve shuts off. The toilet bowl and tank are now filled with water and the flapper is back sealing the process, ensuring the newly filled water does not leave.

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Toilets are truly a marvel in its simplicity. However, think what our world would be like without them. However, because they are so indispensable to life, when they stop working, it can be an immediate crisis. Clogged toilets, running toilets, or toilets that just aren’t functioning properly are one of our specialties. When you call us, we’ll ensure your residential or commercial toilets are back up and running in no time. Call Action Jackson Plumbing in Edmonds today!