How to Remove and Replace a Toilet
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There are many reasons to replace the toilet in your bathroom. You may want to replace it because of aesthetic reasons, a cracked or leaking toilet, or you are moving into a new house and need to update the bathrooms.
How to Remove Your Toilet
The first thing you need to do when installing a new toilet is to take out the old one. It is necessary to take out the old toilet and disconnect it all from its fittings and pipes. How do you remove the toilet?
To remove and replace a toilet, first, turn off the water supply valve and flush the toilet to empty the tank and bowl. Disconnect the water supply line and loosen the bolts securing the toilet to the floor. Lift the toilet off the bolts and remove any remaining wax residue from the flange. Place a new wax ring on the flange, then position the new toilet bowl over the bolts and press down firmly to compress the wax ring. Reattach the bolts and reconnect the water supply line. Finally, turn on the water supply valve and test the toilet for proper operation.
What Is the Average Time It Takes to Replace a Toilet?
It all depends on your level of skill and experience as well as the type of toilet that you have. It should not be difficult if you have done it before. It could take you up to four hours if this is your first attempt, depending on how complex the job is. This post was written by Joey Denick. Joey is the Owner and Operator of Clog Kings. At Clog Kings, LLC, we pride ourselves on our dedication and efficiency. We know you don’t have time to waste. That’s why we work fast to get your home or commercial building back up and running in no time. If you are looking for plumbers in St.Petersburg FL then look no further because we got you covered!
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