Q: Does a gurgling toilet mean a septic tank is full?

• <div><p>A gurgling toilet usually doesn&rsquo;t mean that your septic tank is full. If waste can&rsquo;t drain into a full septic tank, you&rsquo;ll see water and sewage backing up into your fixtures, but the air that causes gurgling is a result of poor venting. You are more likely to have a clog in your vent stack or a damaged air admittance valve.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to install a new toilet?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-toilet-installation-cost.htm">cost to install a new toilet</a> typically runs from <b>$225 to $530</b>. This doesn&rsquo;t include the price of the toilet itself, which can cost <b>$90 to $1,500</b> depending on the model and features you choose. You can save money if you choose to install a toilet yourself. However, you might want to hire a pro for this project.</p><p>&quot;Due to the many complexities of replacing a toilet flange, it is typically a job best left to the pros,&quot; says Jeff Botelho, Angi Expert Review Board member and plumber. &quot;Many times it isn't as simple and straightforward as 'pop off the old one and pop on a new one' because the flange is either glued on (PVC/ABS), soldered on (brass/copper), or caulked in place with a lead &amp; oakum joint (cast iron) and none of these things can be easily reversed without years of training and repetitive practice.&quot;</p></div>

Q: How difficult is it to add another bathroom?

• <div><p>Adding another bathroom isn&rsquo;t the most complicated project you can undertake, but it&rsquo;s in the top 5%. Anything involving plumbing and electrical work should be handed off to a pro, and adding a half bath involves both. A contractor may charge <b>$70</b> <b>to</b> <b>$120 an hour</b> for labor, but chances are they can work much faster and more accurately than a DIYer. </p></div>

Question 1

Does a gurgling toilet mean a septic tank is full?

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A gurgling toilet usually doesn’t mean that your septic tank is full. If waste can’t drain into a full septic tank, you’ll see water and sewage backing up into your fixtures, but the air that causes gurgling is a result of poor venting. You are more likely to have a clog in your vent stack or a damaged air admittance valve.

Question 2

How much does it cost to install a new toilet?

Accepted Answer

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The cost to install a new toilet typically runs from $225 to $530. This doesn’t include the price of the toilet itself, which can cost $90 to $1,500 depending on the model and features you choose. You can save money if you choose to install a toilet yourself. However, you might want to hire a pro for this project.

"Due to the many complexities of replacing a toilet flange, it is typically a job best left to the pros," says Jeff Botelho, Angi Expert Review Board member and plumber. "Many times it isn't as simple and straightforward as 'pop off the old one and pop on a new one' because the flange is either glued on (PVC/ABS), soldered on (brass/copper), or caulked in place with a lead & oakum joint (cast iron) and none of these things can be easily reversed without years of training and repetitive practice."

Question 3

What is the most common plumbing item to fail in a residential home?

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Many parts of your plumbing system can fail, but clogged drains are one of the biggest plumbing problems you’ll likely encounter. From your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, or bathtub, there are plenty of opportunities for gunk, hair, food scraps, and more to get stuck in drains. When this happens, water will slowly drain, leading to standing water, bad odors, drain flies, and other issues.

Many homeowners can handle a minor clog themselves, but if you have a clog in your main line, you’re best off hiring a local plumber to get the drain back to its normal flow rate.

Question 4

How difficult is it to add another bathroom?

Accepted Answer

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Adding another bathroom isn’t the most complicated project you can undertake, but it’s in the top 5%. Anything involving plumbing and electrical work should be handed off to a pro, and adding a half bath involves both. A contractor may charge $70 to $120 an hour for labor, but chances are they can work much faster and more accurately than a DIYer.