| Toilet leaks can be caused by many different toilet | | | | repair, it can be done without one. Begin by shutting |
| malfunctions. A broken water supply line, a damaged | | | | off the water supply and emptying the tank and |
| wax ring below the bowl, or a ballcock tube that has | | | | bowl. The water supply tube should be disconnected |
| slipped out of place can all cause leaks that are | | | | from the top connection at the toilet tank. Unscrew |
| relatively easy to fix without having to call a plumber. | | | | the toilet from the floor and carefully set it aside. |
| Proper plumbing tools and some basic do-it-yourself | | | | With a putty knife, carefully scrape the remaining |
| repair skills will both help in completing the repair. The | | | | parts of the wax ring from the area. Clean the spot |
| steps below outline how to repair a leaking toilet for | | | | so that the new wax ring will be level. Place a new |
| different scenarios. | | | | wax ring on the opening and replace the toilet. Bolt it |
| Broken Water Supply Line | | | | back onto the floor, reconnect the water supply tube |
| A broken water supply line can cause water to spurt | | | | and watch for leaks as the water is turned back on. |
| from the line connecting the toilet to the main water | | | | Repairing a Ballcock Tube |
| valve. The first step to repair this leak is to shut off | | | | The repair of a ballcock tube is the simplest repair of |
| the water supply valve. This will stop the flow of | | | | all toilet leaks. There is a small black tube that is in |
| water to the toilet. Next, flush the toilet to remove | | | | the tank of the toilet that connects to the flush |
| the water from the bowl and hold down the handle | | | | valve fill tube. If the tube slips from the little clasp |
| until it is completely empty. | | | | that holds it in place, it can begin spraying water in |
| Unscrew the water supply line at the base of the | | | | the tank and out from under the tank cover. To fix |
| tank first. Be sure to place a bowl and rags beneath | | | | this toilet leak, simple re-attach the black tube to the |
| the area to collect any drips of water. Using a | | | | clip. It really is that simple. |
| wrench, unscrew the tube from the water supply | | | | Toilet leaks can be scary and can quickly cause a lot |
| valve. Screw the new flex hose on the toilet tank | | | | of damage. Trust instincts and give the repairs a shot |
| being careful not to over tighten. Slowly turn the | | | | if possible. The supplies and tools needed can typically |
| water supply back on while checking for leaks as the | | | | be purchased at local plumbing and home |
| water begins to flow. | | | | improvement stores. If there is any question about |
| Damaged Wax Ring | | | | what is causing the leak or a feeling of unease about |
| The wax ring is what the toilet base sits on. With | | | | repairing the problem, it is best to call a licensed, |
| time it can erode and cause leaks. Although many | | | | professional plumber. |
| homeowners prefer to call a plumber for this type of | | | | |