Is there anything scarier than a closet overflowing toilet? This terrifying monster as it rattled, bubbled, and stopped working was a nightmare for all homeowners. Fortunately, the most common toilet problems can be fixed easily by diagnosing the problem and taking a few adjustments.
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Method 1 of 5: Repairing a Clogged Toilet
Step 1. Turn off the water flow
If your toilet is clogged, do not try to flush it or you will overflow the toilet. Find the water faucet on the wall that is connected to the toilet flush lever and turn it clockwise until it closes. The water will stop flowing into the toilet tank.
For tank or watering problems, turn off the water first as a safety measure. Cleaning an overflowing toilet is definitely not going to be fun
Step 2. Purchase a toilet cleaner
This tool is a plumber's best friend. Some cleaners have a complex shape like a light bulb while others have a suction cup with a simple design, whatever model you choose, make sure your cleaning tool is big enough to cover the toilet hole.
Make sure there is enough water in the toilet bowl to cover the bowl of the cleaning tool. This will make it easier for you to clear the congestion, but since you've turned off the water, remember that you can't use the sprinkler lever anymore. Take a few glasses of water from the sink and pour it into the toilet if needed
Step 3. Insert the cleaning tool at the end of the bowl into the hole in the toilet bowl
Make strong, steady pumping movements. You will start to hear a gurgling sound in the tube and feel pressure if you use the tool properly. After 5-10 pumps with the purifier, pull out the appliance and see if you manage to clear the compression. If not, try repeating this process.
- If you can see the condensing substances rising to the surface, you can try pulling the toilet flush lever without turning the water back on. There should be enough water available in the tank to do this.
- If only the water drains after you've tried to relieve the congestion, turn the water back on and let it sit for a few minutes. After that, try pulling the flush lever again, but watch carefully and make sure the toilet doesn't overflow. If this happens, immediately turn off the water.
Step 4. Use a plumber's drill, also known as a "snake."
"If the blockage is on the surface, an ordinary cleaning tool can solve it. However, if the congestion is deep in the pipeline, you should use this machine. A plumber drill, also known as a "snake," is actually a long tool that can You loosen it and insert it into the toilet pipe to overcome the congestion.
- Insert the tip of this tool into the toilet hole and push it. Don't push too hard, but do it slowly and steadily.
- Do not let you damage the pipe or hook the appliance. If this is the case, try pulling the snake back or pulling the flush lever and see if the substance causing the toilet clog has been removed.
- If you don't want to buy this tool, you can make a simple tool yourself with wire from a clothes hanger.
Method 2 of 5: Repairing a Leaking Toilet
Step 1. Remove the tank cap and lift the float
Find the part that has the ball that floats on the surface of the water and adjust the water inlet from the pipe into the tank. This part is what we call the float. If you lift it and the water stops entering the tank, then the problem is that the water level in the tank is not rising high enough so that the pipes get a message that the toilet needs more water, so the toilet is leaking.
A leaky toilet can cost you a lot of money because you will be paying an expensive water bill. While leaks may seem like a minor problem, they are actually serious but usually easy to fix
Step 2. Check the float section for position errors
Sometimes, the float bends so that the ball gets stuck on the inside of the tank or the arm of the sprinkler lever. Flush the toilet to check if the flush lever is stuck. If so, adjust the position of the float by bending it so that it floats freely and rises to its proper water level.
Step 3. If the float is not caught in anything, remove the float ball from the handle by turning it in the counterclockwise direction
Sometimes, the water will get trapped in the float ball, making it heavy and causing the water in the tank to not easily rise. If this is the case, remove the water from the ball and put the ball back in.
If the ball is cracked or damaged causing water to enter it, replace it with a new one
Step 4. Check the toilet tank seal
If lifting the float and adjusting its position doesn't stop the water leaking, the problem may be with the sealing device at the bottom of the tank, which is connected to the toilet opening via the flush lever.
- Turn off the water and flush the toilet to empty the tank. Check seals for signs of corrosion. If you find sediment from the water, clean it with kitchen utensils or a pocket knife. Also check the hole connected to the toilet, if there is corrosion, clean it.
- If water is still leaking through the hole, check the wand connected to the toilet flush lever and make sure everything is screwed in properly so that the seal can be removed and closed again. As with floats, you can bend them carefully to correct their shape, or replace them with new ones. Some of these seals have chains that can get tangled or loose and may also need replacing.
- If none of these things stop the toilet from leaking, you may need to replace the entire device in your toilet tank.
Method 3 of 5: Repairing the Toilet Watering System
Step 1. Determine if your system is plastic or metal
Many of these systems, which regulate the flow of water from the tank through the pipes and attach the floats and toilet seals, are tightly closed making it difficult or impossible to disassemble and repair. These models must be replaced, remove the screws and replace them with a similar model.
- Remove the float screw to separate it from the water system after you have turned off the water supply and emptied the tank. Then lift the entire system device from the overfill tub (a high tube that keeps water from escaping from the toilet tank).
- The advantage of a water system that uses plastic is that it is unlikely to corrode and is inexpensive, but you won't be able to fix it if it breaks. Metal systems are sturdier and you can try fixing them. Choose the one that works best for you if you have to change the irrigation system.
Step 2. To fix the metal device, remove the screws
On most older metal models, you will need to remove a few screws to access the washers or gaskets between the valves.
Check these sections. If one of them is damaged, then the water will be absorbed and can cause a toilet leak. If this is the case, replace the gasket and reinstall the water system. If not, discard the entire system and replace it with a new one
Step 3. Locate the screws on the bottom of the tank, both inside and outside
This screw serves to attach the irrigation system to the tank. Remove it so that you can remove the toilet water system.
Now is the time to tighten the arms of the irrigation system, to make sure that everything is working and nothing is damaged, lost, or displaced. If you think that nothing is wrong but the toilet is still leaking and other maintenance steps are not helping you solve the problem, replace the system with a new one. Usually, a new system will cost around Rp.120,000, - to Rp.360,000,-
Step 4. Insert and install the new system screws
Follow the steps above in reverse, making sure you screw in firmly and reattach the float (although it's likely that the new system will include a new float and seal as well). Turn the water back on and let the toilet sit for a few minutes before you try to pull the flush lever.
Method 4 of 5: Fixing a Weak Sprinkling Lever
Step 1. Check the water level in the tank
If there is too little water coming out of the toilet bowl to clean it, it is likely that there is not enough water in the tank. Find the float and bend it slightly to allow more water into the tank.
Be careful not to bend the float too much, as this can cause the water to rise too high, causing your tank to overflow
Step 2. Check the flush valve at the bottom of the tank
After you turn off the water and pull the flush lever, check this valve to make sure it doesn't close too quickly, preventing more water from clearing the toilet opening. If this is the case, adjust the length of the valve arm or chain.
Your toilet system should have three or four height settings. Try different settings to make sure enough water flows out
Step 3. Check the drain on the inside of the toilet bowl
These drains are often clogged with dirt or rust, because they are difficult to clean. Take the toilet brush with the cleaner, and use it on the inside of the drain to make sure water can flow through it.
- To check the drain without you having to stick your head in the closet, use a small mirror and its reflection.
- You can also use clothes hanger wire to clean these drains if a toilet brush won't do this.
Step 4. Check the connection that connects the tank to the toilet hole, there may be a leak
Usually, there will be a pipe connecting this joint. Look at the bottom of the tank and check the bolts. Maybe you should tighten or replace it.
If part of the tank or bidet is cracked or overflows, this could result in a weakened toilet flush system or other problems that may require you to replace the entire toilet
Method 5 of 5: Replacing the Toilet Seat
Step 1. Get rid of the old toilet seat
One of the problems that often occurs and is easily solved is the breakdown of the toilet seat. You must first remove the old seat by unscrewing the bolts from the screws on the edge of the toilet bowl, then pulling on the seat and lid.
- Check under the rim of the toilet for the connection. You will see the bolts and screws attaching the stand. Remove it with a wrench and remove both of them. The bolts will come off easily and you can grab the toilet seat.
- If the bolts get stuck or rust, spray WD-40 to loosen them. Be careful not to use the wrench so hard that you damage the toilet or hit your hand on something.
Step 2. Purchase a new stand
Usually, most toilets come in two sizes, so make sure you get the right size for yours. Measure the width and length of the toilet bowl from the mounting bolts to the edges and take your measurements to a home supply store to confirm the correct size.
While you're at the home supply store, you'll probably want to buy new nuts, screws, and bolts - unless the mount you purchased includes all of these parts. Bring the old stand to make comparisons. Make sure the new seat is the right size for your toilet
Step 3. Install the new stand
Thread the bolts through the holes on the edges of the toilet bowl and tighten the screws to the toilet seat bowl. Be careful not to do this too hard, but make sure that the mount will fit securely.
Warning
- Wash your hands thoroughly when cleaning the toilet. Wash frequently.
- If you break/damage something, be careful not to get cut. The edges/edges of toilet shards are usually very sharp and dangerous.
