Archive for the ‘toilet repair’ Category

Is is possible to repair broken ceramic toilet?

The break is on the rear of the toilet where the tank bolts are connected to the bowl. Will a ceramic glue hold?
I imagine that you could go to a lot of trouble to glue the tank, and it might work.
Here’s the problem with doing that. The tank might leak, or worse [...]

Toilet Repair: Fill Valve & Flapper : Toilet Repair: Adjust Flapper Chain for Proper Flush

While repairing a toilet, give the flapper chain a little slack when adjusting it. Learn how to adjust the flapper chain with tips from a kitchen and bathroom remodeling expert in this free home improvement video.
Expert: Adam Nola
Contact: thefabulousmrfixit.com
Bio: Adam Nola is the president and CEO of the fabulous Mr. Fix It in Saline, Mich. [...]

How do I repair a leaking toilet flush valve beveled gasket due to a chip in the edge of the mounting hole?

I replaced the flush valve in an old Crane toilet. The original beveled gasket between the flush valve and the hole in the bottom of the tank was a softer material that sealed well despite there being a small chip in the inside tank edge of the flush valve mounting hole. The replacement flush valve [...]

Toilet Repair: Fill Valve & Flapper : Toilet Repair: Remove Tank Water

Before fixing a fill valve and flapper, remove the water from the tank. Learn how to properly shut the water supply off with tips from a kitchen and bathroom remodeling expert in this free home improvement video.
Expert: Adam Nola
Contact: thefabulousmrfixit.com
Bio: Adam Nola is the president and CEO of the fabulous Mr. Fix It in Saline, [...]

My toilet is stopped up, I’ve tried two different plungers. How can I repair my toilet to flush again?

Fill a mop pail with water. Pour directly into the center of the toilet from waist height.

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How do I repair my toilet?

I had a pipe brust in the garage and have repaired. But one of my tiolets isn’t flushing with power. It doesn’t pull all the contents down the sytem. I put more water in tank but that won’t work.
Stick your head in there and see what’s goin on

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How to Repair a Toilet : Replace Flange Under a Toilet

Remove cast iron toilet flanges and replace with plastic ones. Learn how to update your toilet parts in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Expert: Blair Gilbert
Bio: Blair Gilbert runs Gilberts Pro Hardware Inc. in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He has been writing the column Ask Mr. Hardware for the “Grosse Pointe News” since [...]

How to repair toilet/shower in The Sims 3?

I’ve been playing The Sims 3, but can’t figure out where to buy a hammer so I can repair my own shower/toilet or whatever. In the mobile game there’s a hobby shop, but on the PC the only store I can find is the supermarket.
Can anybody tell me where to look?
Thanks!
There are no [...]

Home Improvement & Repair on Video : Troubleshooting Toilet Problems

Toilet problems can increase your water bill and cause expensive water damage in your home. Learn DIY home repair tips on how to troubleshoot and repair common toilet problems in this free online home improvement video.
Expert: Greg Lim
Bio: Greg Lim is a professional handyman and residential property manager. In the seven years hes been a [...]

Toilet Repair?

Our house is only 1 year old so the toilets are basically new. 2 of the 4 run but not on every flush. The tank is overfilling so the water goes down the overflow tube. When I pull up on the float the toilet shuts off like it’s suppose to. The toilets are Kohler and [...]