Is it easy to install a new toilet?

Installing a new toilet is a lot easier than you may think. In fact, many homeowners choose to remove their old toilet and replace it with a new one without the help of a handyman or plumber. If you do decide to making installing a toilet…

Can a Sears handyman install a new toilet?

If you’ve chosen and acquired your new toilet but need help with the installation, a Sears Handyman can assist with installing your new toilet and removing the old one. Give Sears Handyman Services a call today and we’ll arrange a time that suits your schedule to visit your home and remove your current toilet and install the new one.

Is the installation of a toilet included in the price of installation?

Yes. Toilet and toilet installation parts are not included in the price of installation. Please be sure you have your new toilet and all parts on hand prior to installation, including the flange or floor bolts, wax ring and supply line. Many of the toilets we sell come with a seat, but please check product details to be sure.

Can a toilet be installed after a site visit?

Specialty and concealed-trap toilets can only be quoted after a site visit due to the complexity of these installations. Toilets requiring electrical work are excluded. Installation costs vary, and prices are subject to change. Do I need to provide any parts for my toilet installation? Yes.

Is it hard to install a new toilet?

Replacing and installing a new toilet isn’t as hard as it may sound. All you need are a few hours, a helper and the right tools and toilet parts for the job. Before you begin learning how to install a toilet, choose your new toilet, and if you aren’t replacing an existing toilet, make sure you have plumbing ready for the new installation.

Are there any health risks when replacing a toilet?

These strong gases are not simply an annoyance that comes with the territory when replacing a toilet. Hydrogen sulfide and often methane, along with other chemicals and biological agents in varying degrees, compose sewer gas. The fumes of this gas pose definite health risks, especially if inhaled for an extended period of time.

How big of a hole do you need to install a toilet?

Standard toilets have a measurement of 12″ from the wall to the floor bolts. If your toilet measures 12″, you can expect to buy any standard toilet and install it comfortably in the existing location without much hassle. Turn off the water off at the supply valve.

What should I do before replacing my Toilet?

Plug the drain opening with an old rag or another implement. This will keep the sewage fumes from wafting into your bathroom before you install the new toilet. Replace the old flange around the drain opening with a new one. Unbolt the old flange and place the new flange over the hole.

What do you need to know before buying a new toilet?

Make sure the toilet dimensions will fit your space. Start by measuring the rough-in size. This is the distance between the wall behind the toilet and the center of the drainpipe or the bolts that hold the toilet to the floor. It’s best to perform this measurement before you remove the old toilet.

How big of a bolt do I need to install a toilet?

Measure the distance from the wall to the floor bolts before removing. Standard toilets have a measurement of 12″ from the wall to the floor bolts. If your toilet measures 12″, you can expect to buy any standard toilet and install it comfortably in the existing location without much hassle.

What should the rough in be on a new toilet?

The standard rough-in is 12 inches, though you may encounter 10-inch and 14-inch rough-ins in older homes. You should find the rough-in measurement in the new toilet’s product information.