A rocking toilet can lead to a water leak which, in turn, can cause Rocking Toilet structural damage to your home.
Sounds like fun, right? Well, maybe if you’re a five-year-old – otherwise you want to get that rocking toilet fixed asap. Here’s how:
What you need:
- Screwdriver
- Cloth
- Nuts and Bolts
- Spanner flange
- Wax gasket
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Remove Water
Turn off the water supply and empty the tank by flushing the toilet. Both the toilet tank and toilet bowl should be completely empty of water.
Step 2: Remove Toilet Bowl
If the toilet tank and bowl are connected by an elbow, remove the elbow. You can remove the toilet bowl by unscrewing the nuts and loosening the bolts that tie it to the floor. The toilet bowl can be removed after breaking the wax seal that secures it to the floor and toilet flange. You can see if the flange is broken and/or cracked.
Step 3: Tighten Bolts
If you don’t see a crack, you probably just need to tighten the nuts and bolts, put the toilet bowl back and make sure no water is leaking and the bowl no longer rocks.
Step 4: Full Flange Replacement
If the full flange needs to be replaced, remove the existing flange. Clean the area. Pour concrete and let it set. Set the flange on top of the concrete and screw it in with the bolts.
Step 5: Wax Gasket
Unless the wax gasket is new, replacing it won’t be necessary. Set the wax gasket down on top of the toilet flange and ensure that it conforms to the flange and toilet to create a tight seal.
Step 6: Setting Up the Toilet Again
The toilet should then be set back on the flange and the bolts should be tightened. The water supply tube should be connected to the shut-off valve. Then do a test flush to ensure there are no leaks.
Need a Helping Hand?
Home repairs – like plumbing – are not everyone’s cup of tea. If that includes you, then don’t put yourself through the aggravation. Instead, take the simple and sure route and contact Eagle Service Company for expert assistance. We are your complete home plumbing resource, and always available to lend a helping hand.
