Toilets can't last for an extended period. With proper care, you can prevent the malfunctioning of your toilet.
What will you do when your toilet stops working and start leaking? Or if the toilet is too large a drain on the water bill? All you need to do is install an efficient new separate tank toilet to replace the old toilet. It is a perfect way to update your bathroom.
You have to remember some key factors for toilet installation. Make sure you follow the process accurately when installing a separate tank toilet. An improper toilet installation is nothing but a function of wastage of time, money, labor, and water. Guide yourself through the step-by-step process of installing a new toilet.
Before starting working on something, you must gather the necessary required tools. Do the things in an organized way so that the installation will go better. The tools needed for it include:
Use towels to remove everything on the floor that might get in the way and disrupt the installation process. Make sure your bathroom is spotless. Then, wear your work gloves and organize the tools. You have to remove the old toilet.
It is essential to measure the distance between the wall and the toilet. Keep the gap of around twelve inches between the flange and the back wall. You can use a piece of wood and place it into the gap.
Discover the location of the shutoff valve. Generally, this one is located on the wall or floor near the toilet. Don't let water flow get into the toiler tank and supply line.
Take an adjustable wrench to do this task. Disconnect the water supply line to make the process easy.
You need to separate the tank first in this step. Don't separate the tank if your toilet has connected tanks and bowls. Unbolt the tank from the bowl with the wrench if your toilet has a separate tank and bowl. Lift the tank straight up and off the bowl.
Once you are done removing the tank, unbolt the bowl. Pull or pop the plastic caps of your toilet that are on the top of the floor bolts. Use a screwdriver to do this.
The bowl bolts and flange are the things that help to connect the new toilet with the floor. Make sure these essential components are in a good state. Change them if they are broken, damaged, or rusted. It is vital to choose a comfortable bowl of good shape when replacing a toilet.
Wear the gloves again to remove the old wax ring. Try to discover if there are any cracks or decay in the flange. If no cracks or damage are seen in the flange, you can proceed to the next step. Install the new wax ring on the flange, properly replacing the old one.
Install a plastic ring on the toilet flange with the rubber that reinforces the bell pointing downward into the drain. Gently press down the ring.
The new bolts' holes need to be aligned on the bowl base with the floor flanges bolts. Lift the toilet bowl over the flange and align the holes.
Make sure you put washers and the nut down on each bolt before you hand tighten the nuts. Next, apply the same of removing the old one to attach the new tank.
Once you are done with these processes, Bolt everything together to make it secure. Reattach the water supply line. This is how you can install a toilet.
Remove the plastic caps from the nuts on the top of the toilet with a putty knife to remove rusted toilet seat bolts. To make the bolts easier to loosen, you can use oil. If it doesn't work, use pliers to hold the nuts. See whether it works or not. If still, you find it not working, use a deep socket on the nuts. Cut the bolt if all these steps fail to work.
Use plastic bolts that can come off easily. These allow the toilet seat to slide from one side to another.
You can use a ratchet wrench to remove the plastic nut from the mounting bolts. Toilet tanks are positioned above the toilet bowl very well. The tanks are connected to the toilet bowl. Place a spud washer to ensure there is no leakage between the toilet tank and the toilet bowl.
Leaks may come from the tank bolts or toilet flush valve. You need to remove the toilet tank from the bowl to replace the tank bolts, the gaskets, or the rubber washers on the flush valve. Tighten the nuts when you see leaks coming around the fill valve.
It is never pleasing to get the bad smell of sewer gases from your toilet. It would help if you cleaned the sink overflow, a hole positioned underneath or across from the faucet. It can be the reason for the sewer gas smell.
You can use a bottle brush to clean the hole out. Another easy solution could be mixing a solution of chlorine bleach and water. Check whether the wax ring is put under the toilet to seal the drain correctly or not. The sewer gas can release a bad smell if the wax seal is decayed.
Caulk the toilet base to the floor to prevent leaking and creating an unpleasant odor. This solution will keep your toilet secure. Old caulk should be removed with a utility knife. Clear out the debris or the bacterial growths in the drains using an excellent combo of vinegar and baking soda. Follow this final step according to the direction.
It may sound challenging to install a toilet but replacing and installing a new toilet is not as difficult as it sounds. You can do it yourself if you have a few hours in hand and the tools required to set the toilet.
When you are confident that you have some plumbing knowledge or DIY ideas, installing a toilet yourself will be a good thing to attempt. Doing it without the help of a plumber can save a handful amount of money.
You must know the potential pitfalls like leakage issues, old pipes issues, slow flushing, sealing problems, etc. If you are confused about any process, do a quick search on Google or YouTube and fill in the missing steps.
Take your time for the entire installation process. Don't miss out on any step. It is time-consuming to measure the old toilet, gather the tools, organize them, and complete the entire project. So, you should have the patience to stick to the process.
There are lots of materials needed for the installation of a toilet. If you have all the tools or equipment in hand, it will be an easy reach to make the project go perfectly. But if you are not sure about the processes, don't waste time trying to install them yourself. Hiring a plumber will be a better option for you in that case.
A professional plumber must have the required skill to complete the job that you might not have. The plumber can sort out the issues as he has the experience and knowledge. It is better to get the job done by a professional plumber.
You should open the water valve and flush it multiple times to check it. If you see the water is draining correctly, it's a sign that your toilet doesn't leak.
Set a toilet correctly to prevent leaks that can cause many problems. So, to save money on the water in the long run, it's crucial to fix all the issues immediately.
After flushing, there is some water left in the bowl. It is built in a way that there is no mechanism to drain the toilet wholly.
If you need any help with any plumbing issues in your house, you can count on the team of trained technicians at Quern Charlotte, NC. We are located at 8424 Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269.
Call us at 704-707-3339 or mail us at queencharlotteplumbing.com for any emergency plumbing repair.
