Bathroom fixtures are durable, but not indestructible. Normal wear and tear will eventually degrade the function and appearance of everyone’s toilets, sinks, and showers. When it’s time, you’ll need to have a plumber replace your fixtures. Here's a helpful guide with information about when your toilet, sink, and shower may need replacement.

Toilet

If you’re lucky, your toilet bowl may last a long, long while, but you should replace it if it gets cracked or chipped. Consult a plumber if your toilet won’t flush or if it leaks, wobbles, or starts to rust. The parts inside a tank have a typical lifespan of five years, and wax seals erode after 20. A toilet seat and lid should be replaced when their hinges snap. Even if you don't need toilet repairs, replacing an old toilet with an upgraded model will save water and improve your bathroom’s appeal.

Sink

Like a toilet, a sturdy sink basin is unlikely to need replacement unless it cracks or chips. The same can’t be said of the drain, the faucet, and the taps. Drains corrode over time and faucets, taps, and nozzles accumulate mineral buildup in homes with hard water. If repairs to fix these plumbing problems are insufficient, a plumber can replace your old sink with another one in a completely new style.

Shower

The tile in your shower can last for decades as long as the grout is repaired as needed. Your shower drain, however, corrodes with use and is also more likely than sink drains to accumulate hair and soap scum. Regular drain cleaning by a plumber will help keep showers running smoothly, but if the drain or showerhead starts to leak or clog or if your water pressure starts to diminish, call a plumber. A skilled plumber can replace a bad drain and restore your shower enclosure to new luster. Plumbers can also update your showerhead with a water-saving replacement to save you money.

When you need to update your bathroom, choose the professionals at Plumb Magic. Based in Jefferson City, MO, this family-owned business has more than 30 years of experience in plumbing and appliance installation, including working with water heaters, water softeners, and septic tanks. To schedule a visit, call (573) 761-0551, or get in touch with Plumb Magic online.