How To Repair Toilet by Yourself
Toilet problem is not new. It existed since the very beginning when there was plumbing. Repairing toilet is not very easy. That is why there are so many plumber supply companies to help us. However, with proper knowledge, anyone can fix some simple toilet plumbing problems. This way we can save some money on plumbing, which is a good news to anyone, especially when the economy is not good.
What do we need to repair a toilet? The answer is simple, plumbing supply. You cannot just sit around wait for the toile repair to be done by itself. You need know something about the plumbing supply to do that and if this seems too much for you then call your nearest plumber supply company and get a quote for your toile repair.
Now for those who are willing to do simple toilet repair job by themselves, they need to know what kind of job they can handle. Usually, toilet leakage can be done by anyone. When there is water leaking under the tank, you will have to check the nuts under tank and tighten them. If there is any crack in the tank, then all you can do is to replace it.
When there is water under the bowl, you know that the wax gasket has failed. You need to consult a plumbing company. They have the necessary plumbing tools to reseat the toilet. Also check if there is any crack in the bowl.
Another problem that can be done by anyone is when there is water leaking through the handle of the toilet. What you have to check for is the overflow pipe, water intake assembly and of course the float ball. If the float ball is higher than usual, bend its arm and place it in the correct place.
There are also occasions when the toilet drain is blocked by something. A plunger is the thing that comes in mind, right? Here is what you should do. Make sure that the toilet is half full then use the plunger in a fast pace for more than 10 times and see if that gets it unclogged. If that did not work, what you need is an auger. Use it carefully and later on use the plunger once more. If this still does not remove the blockage, then there is nothing you can do and you should seek the help of a professional plumber as they have the plumbing tools that are needed to remove the toilet and clear the pipers below.
Toilet replacement is another thing that can be done by anyone. First check the size of your toilet and go to the plumbing supply shop and get the exact size. If you do not know how to measure the size of the toilet, take a picture of it and write down the model number, and show it to the shop owner. That should get you the right size toilet.
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