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Is there water on the floor around the base of your toilet? If so, this is not a good indication. This indicates a leak in your toilet, most commonly at the base of the fixture. Instead of letting your bathroom turn into an indoor swimming pool, get out your favourite tool belt and start repairing that leak!

Tee Bolts May Be Loose

Do you know those plastic covers that surround the base of your toilet? Those covers cover the tee bolts that keep your toilet in place. When these bolts are loose or damaged, the toilet seal might break, resulting in leaks. Reposition your toilet so that it is level and centred, then begin tightening the bolts. If the bolts continue to spin freely or are damaged, go to the store to get a new set.

Your toilet’s wax ring may be damaged.

You’ve examined the quality of your tee bolts and tried tightening them, but your toilet continues to leak at the base. The wax ring is most likely at fault and should be replaced.

Go to the shop and get a new wax ring for your toilet. If feasible, photograph the toilet’s base and ask a store representative to aid you in obtaining a similar replacement.

Prepare your New toilet

The first step is shutting the water supply as you would with any leaking issues that you may have at your house. The water valve is located just after the toilet. After that, you need to flush your toilet to make possible movement of the water. To drain any residual water, release the nut that keeps the fill valve in place and collect the excess in a small bucket. Finally, plunge the toilet base for a few seconds to flush any residual water.

Remove the Old Wax Ring

Now the toilet should be ready to be lifted and be at its original position. After positioning your toilet, start removing the old wax ring.  Before taking the next step and installing the ring, ensure that your dried-on wax and residue are gone.

Install the New Wax Ring

Place your freshly purchased wax ring over the flange, and tee bolts securely in place. With the new wax ring in place, return your toilet to its original position.

Reinstall Your Toilet

Make sure the toilet is in the correct position before using your body weight to press it into the wax ring to form the new seal. Screw the tee bolts in place (but not too tight), having in mind that the toilet must be correctly aligned and balanced. Reconnect the water line, turn the valve back on, and flush. Examine your toilet thoroughly to determine if any water leaks from the new seal.

Need a new toilet call “Near Plumber“

A toilet leak can cause mould to develop and raise water costs; any leak should be repaired quickly. If you want your toilet repairs done perfectly, contact your plumber just around the corner.

Near Plumber technicians can handle any kind of issues, starting from emergency toilet problems to free quotes. Give them a call and let them know your toilet problem.