The wax ring which seals the toilet to the drain is leaking. turn off water, drain tank by flushing. Disconnect water line. remove tank, unbolt toilet from floor. Remove any old wax from toilet and drain. Replace with new wax ring. Reset toilet and press firmly into place.
pull the toilet. Make sure the trap is clear on the toilet, and then snake the toilet line.
A closet auger! ( Closet is in reference to a water closet or toilet) It can be purchased at most home improvement stores.
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To prevent water from leaking around the toilet base, you can check and tighten the bolts securing the toilet to the floor, replace the wax ring seal, and ensure the toilet is properly leveled and sealed to the floor.
To change a toilet, first turn off the water supply and flush the toilet to empty the tank. Disconnect the water supply line and unscrew the bolts holding the toilet to the floor. Lift the toilet off the floor and remove any remaining wax seal. Place a new wax seal on the flange and lower the new toilet onto it. Secure the toilet to the floor with new bolts and reconnect the water supply line. Finally, turn the water supply back on and test the toilet for leaks.
Sound like you have a clogged toilet and or a clog in your main drain under your toilet. Shut off water supply to toilet remove water from toilet tank. Puchase a wax ring for your toilet prior to disconnecting toilet from supply line and floor bolt on the right and left of your toilet. Remove toilet from floor if water is standing in pipe under where toilet was this is where your problem lies. If no water or clog present, turn toilet on side and lokk in hole at the bottomof toilet. Clear was is stuck in toilet clean off old wax ring install new one and put toilet back together.
Yes, a leaking toilet tank can cause damage to the floor and inconvenience due to water leakage.
Unless it is a very strange arrangement, turning off the toilet on the first floor should only shut off the water to that toilet. It should have no effect on the upstairs shower.
The water shut off valve for the toilet is typically located behind the toilet near the floor or on the wall. It is usually a small knob or lever that you can turn to stop the flow of water to the toilet.
To tighten a toilet to the floor effectively, follow these steps: Turn off the water supply to the toilet. Remove the caps covering the bolts at the base of the toilet. Use a wrench to tighten the bolts, alternating between each side to ensure even pressure. Place a level on top of the toilet to ensure it is straight. Replace the caps and turn the water supply back on. This will help secure the toilet to the floor properly.
If it's leaking between the toilet and the floor, you put the wax ring in wrong. If it's leaking between the toilet and the tank, you need to replace the gasket.
Water may be coming out from the bottom of the toilet due to a leak in the wax ring seal that connects the toilet to the floor. This can happen if the seal is damaged or worn out, causing water to seep out onto the floor. It is important to address this issue promptly to prevent further damage and potential water leakage.