Ultimately, the choice of toilet flange depends on the material of the DWV pipe it is being connected to. It’s helpful to know the different types, sizes and features when you need to repair or replace a damaged flange. But before we jump into the various options, let’s first discuss...
The tank-to-bowl gas gasket is a simple device made of soft rubber. As its name suggests, it provides a watertight seal between the tank and bowl. A broken gasket will leak at the base of your toilet tank. closet flange, also called a toilet flange, serves as the point of connection ...
There is a wax seal between the bottom of the toilet and the toilet flange. When the toilet loosens over time the seal can be broken, causing the toilet to leak. There are two possible fixes. One is tightening the tee bolts that hold the toilet to the floor. The second is replacing ...
Your local Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is ready to come to your home, inspect your toilets, and ensure they work properly. If you suspect your toilet is broken, count on our licensed plumbers to help. Doing so could prevent catastrophic failure and even lower your water bills. Need emergency t...
There are universal toilet repair kits that work for most toilets and replace broken parts in the tank. You will need a few tools to install the parts, including an adjustable wrench. How much does it cost to replace toilet tank parts?
If the flange is cracked or broken, you will likely need to call a professional to repair it. Toilet Tank and Bowl Are Loose Most toilets consist of two major parts: the lower bowl and the upper tank, with the tank connected to the bowl with brass or plastic bolts and a connector call...
(Beware of overtightening – you don’t want to crack the porcelain of the toilet itself.) A broken bolt, on the other hand, will have to be replaced, together with the wax seal between your toilet and the floor. Check the condition of the flange. The mounting bolts attach your toilet...
Replacement toilet pipe flanges repair a broken flange and provide a stable mounting point for a toilet base. An insecure toilet base will damage the seal between a wax ring and the toilet. This allows water and methane gas to bypass the connection and enter an enclosed structure. Water ...
Dec. 2015 The toilet has finally broken. I'd noticed over the last few months that the 22 year old toilet was getting harder and harder to flush, so when I got to El Centro where I'd be staying a week before entering Mexico I figured I'd better do someth
A toilet auger will last for decades with correct use and care, but if the rubber sleeve becomes cracked or broken, or if the cable becomes so rusted that it no longer feeds smoothly through the sleeve, then it's time to replace the tool....