How To Replace a Leaky Toilet

7/2/2022 (Permalink)

A leaking toilet is not only annoying but can cause costly damage to your home.

What to Do If Your Toilet Is Leaking

A leaking toilet is not only annoying but can cause costly damage to your Union, KY, home. You can replace that toilet with a new one. Remove all the water from the tank and bowl and then disconnect the toilet from the water supply line. Remove the bolts and disassemble the old toilet.

Repair the Water Damage
It's imperative that you repair any structural damage to the flooring of your bathroom before replacing a leaking toilet. If the wood under the toilet is damp, rot could set in and mold could grow. Contact cleanup and restoration specialists to make the floor like new. Then get to work replacing the toilet.

Replace the Flange and Supply Tube
A cracked or broken flange will often cause leaks. Simply replacing the flange may be the only toilet repair you need. While you're at it, change the supply tube with one that's made of a polymer combined with stainless steel. They can last up to 30 years.

Replace the Leaking Toilet With a New One
You can put in a new toilet by:

Replacing the wax seal
Removing the rag plugging the hole
Placing the toilet over the hole, lining up the anchor bolts with the base
Gently rocking the toilet and pressing it down to seal the wax
Putting nuts and washers loosely back into place
Capping the bolts
Inserting the tank gasket and bolts into the tank
Setting the tank on the toilet and tightening it in place with nuts and washers
Installing the valve along with both lids and ring
Attaching the water line to the new toilet and turning on the water

Make it easy by hiring a plumber to do this task to save stress and hassles. A leaky toilet can cause damage, but with the right help, it can be restored like new.