Most Clemmons toilets with a problem need a new flapper, fill valve or wax ring, since much of the village was built in the 1990s and 2000s and those parts are now wearing out. A new toilet is mainly for cracked porcelain or one that never flushed well. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clemmons.
Clemmons toilets in brief
Clemmons grew from about 6,000 people in 1990 to more than 21,000 in 2020, and most of its homes are in subdivisions from that boom; the median build year is 1994, with about 29% predating 1980. That means a lot of builder-grade toilets that have now been in service for 20 to 30 years. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities supplies water and sewer here. Its water is soft, averaging 17.5 ppm hardness in the 2025 report, and chlorinated, so tank parts in Clemmons rarely fail from scale. Worn rubber, tired fill valves and aging wax rings are the usual story.
What to do right now
- Turn off the water to the toilet. The valve is on the wall or floor behind it; turn clockwise. If it leaks when moved, close the house main instead.
- Look inside the tank. If water is spilling into the overflow tube, the fill valve or float is the problem. If the level is fine but the tank keeps refilling, suspect the flapper.
- Check under and behind the toilet. Run a dry paper towel along the supply line, the tank bolts and the base to find the wet spot.
- Don't keep flushing a clog. Use a flange plunger, and stop if the bowl rises toward the rim.
- Watch the other drains. If a tub or shower backs up when you flush, the trouble is further down the line.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Tank refills by itself every so often | Flapper not sealing |
| Steady hiss, water in the overflow | Fill valve or float set too high |
| Bowl needs two flushes | Low tank level, early-closing flapper, blocked jets |
| Water at the base after flushing | Failed wax ring |
| Drip under the tank | Tank bolts or tank-to-bowl gasket |
| Toilet clogs often | Obstruction in the trap or an early low-flow design |
What affects the cost
- Tank parts or a reset: lifting the toilet to replace the seal takes longer.
- Extra hardware: plastic supply lines and old shutoffs are often replaced at the same time.
- Floor condition: a soft subfloor must be repaired before the toilet goes back.
- New fixture: if replacement makes sense, the toilet you choose sets much of the price.
- Timing: nights, weekends and holidays usually cost more.
If a replacement or bathroom remodel needs a permit, Clemmons is served by the joint Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Division.
Toilet Repair questions in Clemmons
Does our water leave mineral scale inside the toilet tank?
The tank keeps topping itself up between flushes. What causes that?
Why does it take two flushes to clear the bowl?
At what point is a new toilet a better buy than another repair?
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