Everyone may have plumbing problems with their house. Toilet repair is an issue that is like a nightmare for some people. Often houses are flooded or even worse there might be a latrine mess. Toilet repair is actually not very difficult. Many people prefer to fix the problem themselves instead of hiring a professional plumber, because the service is actually quite expensive. 

Plumbing supply knowledge is certainly necessary if you are planning on doing the toilet repair by yourself.  There are many companies providing high quality plumbing supply equipment at reasonable price. Nowadays you can even visit these stores' website from home, decide what supply you need, and then pick up them at the store later.

There are also effortless toilet repair jobs that anyone can do, and you can save a lot of money by fixing the problem by yourself. One of the basic toilet repair job that you can do is stopping toilet leakage. Usually, when toilet leakage happens, water will leak and cause water under the tank or under the bowl. The first thing you should check is the nuts under the tank, tighten them if they are loose. Also check to see if there is any crack in the tank and replace it if that is the case. however, if there is water under the bowl, you should consult a plumber supply company and ask them to reseat your toilet. This happens when the wax gasket fails or there is crack in the bowl. And usually, it is not easy for an average homeowner to fix this.

If water is leaking through the handle of your toilet and you are thinking of fixing it by yourself, you should check the following: the float ball, overflow pipe and water intake assembly. Check if float ball is in a higher place than usual. Just bend the arm, which holds the ball, to set it in the correct location.

In various cases, you do not need a professional service if the toilet drain is blocked by something. Use a plunger. If the toilet is empty, fill it up until it is half full and then pump with plunger 10 to 12 times and see if the blockage is removed. If that does not do the trick, you have to use an auger to clear the blockage, and then use the plunger. Still clogged? Then you may check out some chemical products that can be found in plumber supply stores. But, if even the chemical does not work, it is time to pick up the phone and contact a professional plumber. The plumber will have the needed plumbing supply that can be used to detach the toilet and clear the pipes below.

If you are planning on replacing your toilet, contact your nearby plumbing supply shop and ask them about the specific size of toilet that you need. After you get the new toilet, flush it first, then turn off the water and remove the water line to separate the tank. Then remove the bowl from the floor. After floor bolts are in place, just place the wax ring and install the new toilet. This way you will save money by not getting a plumber and also have the satisfaction of a job well done.

Toilet problem is not new. It existed since the very beginning when there was plumbing. Repairing toilet is not very easy. That is why there are so many plumber supply companies to help us. However, with proper knowledge, simple toilet repair job can be done by anyone. This way we can save money on plumbing, which is a good news to anyone, especially when the economy is not good.

What do we need to repair a toilet? The answer is simple, plumbing supply. You cannot just sit around wait for the toile repair to be done by itself. You need know something about the plumbing supply to do that and if this seems too much for you then call your nearest plumber supply company and get a quote for your toile repair.

Now for those who are looking to do simple toilet repair job by themselves, they need to know what kind of job they can handle. Usually, toilet leakage can be done by anyone. When there is water leaking under the tank, you will have to check the nuts under tank and tighten them. If there is any crack in the tank, then all you can do is to replace it.

When there is water under the bowl, you know that the wax gasket has failed. You need to consult a plumbing company. They have the necessary plumbing tools to reseat the toilet. Also check if there is any crack in the bowl.

Another problem that can be done by anyone is when there is water leaking through the handle of the toilet. You will have to check the overflow pipe, water intake assembly and the float ball. If the float ball is higher than usual, bend its arm and place it in the appropriate place.

There are also occasions when the toilet drain is blocked by something. A plunger is the thing that comes in mind, right? Here is what you should do. Make sure that the toilet is half full then use the plunger in a fast pace for more than 10 times and see if that gets it unclogged. If that did not work, what you need is an auger. Use it carefully and later on use the plunger once more. If this still does not remove the blockage, then this is not something you should do it by yourself and you should seek the help of a professional plumber as they have the plumbing tools that are needed to remove the toilet and clear the pipers below.

Toilet replacement is another thing that can be done by anyone. First check the size of your toilet and go to the plumbing supply shop and get the exact size. If you do not know how to measure the size of the toilet, take a picture of it and write down the model number, and show it to the shop owner. That should get you the right size toilet.

1. Remove tank lid. Disconnect the flapper chain/linkage from the lever. Unthread nut from old lever. Remove lever from tank.

2. For standard front-mount tanks go to step 3. For A SIDE OR ANGLE-MOUNT TANK, slowly bend new lever arm to match
the shape of the old lever arm. DO NOT BEND ARM QUICKLY OR BACK AND FORTH REPEATEDLY.

3. Measure length of existing lever arm. If necessary, trim new arm at the cut line that best matches the length of the old arm (hacksaw recommended for best results).


4. Slide arm through tank hole until handle shank fits snugly. Slip lock nut over lever (flat side facing handle). Start nut on threads (reverse thread). DO NOT TIGHTEN FULLY.

5. Connect flapper chain/linkage to arm hole that provides the best lift. Chain should have slight slack when flapper is in the closed position. Check lift action for proper flush. Tighten lock nut. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Overtightening may crack tank.

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If the toilet flusher broke, then do not rush for the phone and call a plumber right away. Changing the handle of the toilet bowl or tightening in some loose screws may fix the common problems, and they are simple tasks that you can DIY. Furthermore, you can save some money if you can fix the problem by yourself. 

Before you do anything else, first you must decide upon the model of the flusher that you are going to install. There are a wide variety of models and designs in the market that you can choose. With an automatic or foot toilet flusher model, you will be able to completely update your bathroom fixture and make it more suitable for your needs. The only thing you will need to 100% make sure is that the new flusher fits and that you can attach it to the mechanism of your toilet. Otherwise, you may just waste your time and money.

After you decide on the model that you want to install, then it is time to start working on changing the flusher. The first step that you will need to take is to turn down the water. In order to turn off the water supply, you will need to look along the line of the tube, sometimes, it is pipe, that connects the toilet tank and to water line and locate a button or knob. Simply push it or turn it in the off position to cut off the water flow.

Then, you need drain all the remaining water in the toilet tank. Since the current flusher is broken, you will need to lift up the cover and do it manually. You should leave the cover of the toilet tank aside while you are installing the new flusher, so that it does not get in your way. On the other hand, Toilet Repair, if you need to connect the flusher to the cover, then you should ask someone to help you hold the cover.Usually, the cover is a little heavy. If you are not careful, you may break it.

The third step is to remove the mechanism that connects the flusher to the toilet. Most flushers are connected to the tank via small chains and screws. Therefore, remove it by unhooking or unscrewing the parts that keep it connected to the toilet. Cannot be more simpler.

After you remove the old flusher, simply slide the new toilet flusher through the open hole, and attach the new flusher by screwing or hooking the parts to the ones from which you have detached the previous flusher. 

In the last step, you will need to test your newly installed device. Therefore, turn on the water supply and wait a few minutes until the toilet tank is starting to fill up. After that, use the toilet flusher and see if it is working properly. If it is not working correctly, then you will need to take a closer look to the way you connected the device to the tank.
 
All these steps are pretty simple even you do not have experience of DIY for home improvement. Once the toilet flusher is working as intended, then all you will need to do is to  put the cover of the toilet tank on and your work is done.