How can I tell if I need to replace my toilet?
Look for cracks or leaks when you clean your toilet. Feel around the wax sealing at the base of the toilet, check the intake pipe behind the toilet, and look in and out of the tank as well as the bowl. Some cracks and leaks can be safely repaired without replacing the entire toilet,…
Is it safe to replace the base of the toilet?
Feel around the wax sealing at the base of the toilet, check the intake pipe behind the toilet, and look in and out of the tank as well as the bowl. Some cracks and leaks can be safely repaired without replacing the entire toilet, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Why do I have to replace the Flapper on my toilet?
Running toilets are usually caused when the flapper valve doesn’t seal. Sometimes wiggling the valve fixes the seal—temporarily. Once the toilet starts running again, you’ll probably end up replacing the flapper. While we don’t suggest replacing a toilet if this is the only problem, sometimes this fix doesn’t work.
Can a toilet be rebuilt at the same time?
As you can see rebuilding a toilet can include quite a few items. Most toilets don’t need every part replaced at the same time. However, you should consider the cost of parts and your time.
Where can I find the name of the toilet?
Disregard names on the seat as they are seldom the same brand as the toilet. The number: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom), or on the inside walls of the tank.*
Where do I find the model number on my toilet?
Disregard names on the seat as they are seldom the same brand as the toilet. The number: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom), or on the inside walls of the tank.* The number on the lid may or may not be the same as the in the tank or the number of the complete toilet model.
How can I find out what toilet handle I Need?
To see if a particular handle will work for your toilet, you can call the customer service number and give them the toilet name and model number and ask them to check compatibility. There are also universal handles that will fit almost any toilet, no matter what type of toilet tank lever you currently have.
How to replace the flange on a toilet tank?
1 Lay a tarp, towels or newspaper down to protect your floors. 2 Remove the nuts from the mounting bolts that hold the tank onto the bowl with a wrench. 3 Carefully lift the tank off the bowl and place it out of the immediate area.
