Repair Toilet By Yourself
Many of us would like to have nothing to do with toilet repair. It is true that there are many different kinds of problems a toilet may have. And some of them are really messy. For these problems, we certainly need to get help from a professional plumber. However, there are also simple toilet repair tasks that we can do easily and save some money in the long run.
Let us start with one that seems complicated but actually is fairly easy task. If you plan to replace the toilet by yourself, the first thing you need know is the size of the toilet. If you are unsure about this, just take a picture of the toilet or find the brand and model number of the toilet, then go to the nearest plumbing supply store. They will help and check the size for you. After you purchase the new toilet from the plumbing supply store, do the following. Shut down the water supply to the toilet and flush it, remove the water line and then separate the tank. To remove the bowl from the floor you need to remove the toilet flange and the bolts that are holding the bowl in its place. After the removal, place the wax ring and set up the new toilet just the way you removed the old one.
However, usually, getting a new toilet is expensive. Replace the toilet should be the last solution you consider. Before that, you should try to fix the problems.
One kind of toilet repair jobs that do not require the help of a plumber supply company is toilet water leak problem. If the water leaks, there is water under the tank. Just check the nuts under it and tighten them as needed. It is also a good thing to check any kind of crack in the tank. And if you find cracks in the tank, there is nothing you can do but replace it.
When the water gasket fails or a crack occurs in the bowl, there is water under the bowl. When this happens, unless you are an experienced plumber, you had better get help from professional plumbers, since it is a bit tricky for a novice user to fix this.
There are times when water leaks through the handle of the toilet. Check the float ball of the water tank and bend its arm to place it at the right place. Usually, this problem is caused by the misplacement of the arm. You can also check the overflow pipe and water intake assembly for this problem.
The most normal kind of toilet problem is the clogged drainage. Get a plunger and place it in the toilet, and pump it quickly for about ten times. If it does not work, use an auger to loosen the jam and then use the plunger again. If it is still jammed, you may try use some chemical solutions. You can get them from most local plumbing supply stores. Or, you need get help from a professional plumber. A professional plumber has all kinds of equipments that can unclog the toilet easily.
Those are the simple toilet repair jobs that can be done by anybody. Just follow the instructions, every person can fix these problems. However, remember this, do not be too smart. If you feel something is wrong and you can not handle it, get the help from the professional plumbers. At last, you will find out that it is the most convenient and simplest way to fix the toilet repair problem if the problem is not as small as we discussed at above.
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