Yes, you can repair the toilet on your own without a plumber’s help and we will give you a few tips how to do it. However, if you would like to be replaced or fixed by a professional plumber, please do not hesitate to contact the plumber at Golden Valley Plumbing at 916-832-5332.

Tools and materials you will need to replace or repair/fix a toilet:

1. Bucket
2. Plunger
3. Adjustable wrench
4. Toilet repair kit (Available at most hardware stores)
5. Rags or towels
6. Wax ring (for resetting the toilet, if needed)
7. Pliers (optional)
8. Wax ring (in case the toilet needs to be reset)
9. In case of need, replacement components (flapper, fill valve, flush valve, angle stop valve, etc.)

Safety measures:

Always turn off the toilet’s water supply before beginning any repairs. Typically, the shutdown valve is found behind or beneath the toilet.

Unclog a toilet:

1. Start by using a plunger if the toilet is clogged and not flushing properly. Put the plunger over the bowl’s drain hole, and then forcefully push and pull it to produce suction. Continue until the water is drained.

How to Stop a Running Toilet?

1. A fill valve or flapper issue is most likely to be the cause of a toilet that runs continually or leaks into the bowl.
2. Examine the inside parts of the toilet tank by removing the cover.
3. The proper water level should be shown by a defined line, so adjust the float on the fill valve to that level.
4. Replace the damaged or outdated flapper with a fresh one from the repair kit.

How to Stop a Leaking Toilet?

1. The wax ring or seal on the toilet could be faulty if you see water collecting around the base of the toilet.
2. After turning off the water supply line behind the tank, flush the toilet to empty the tank.
3. At the bottom of the tank, remove the water supply pipe.
4. The nuts or bolts holding the toilet to the floor should be removed.
5. The wax ring can be examined by carefully lifting the toilet off the ground.
6. To reset the toilet, replace the wax ring with a fresh one and tighten any nuts or bolts.
7. Turn on the water again after reattaching the water supply line.

Adjusting the flush handle:

2. Take off the tank lid and check the chain and lever if the flush handle is sloppy or not functioning correctly.
3. To ensure appropriate flushing, tighten any loose connections and adjust the chain as necessary.

Resolve a Weak Flush:

1. The jets in the bowl’s rim may need to be cleaned if the toilet is flushing poorly.
2. The overflow line in the tank should be filled with vinegar or toilet bowl cleaning to remove mineral buildup.
3. Scrub any material from the rim using a toilet brush.

Reassemble and Test:

1. Turn on the water supply after replacing the tank lid.
2. To make sure the toilet is operating properly, flush it.
3. Look for any problems, such as leaks near the base.

A professional plumber should be consulted to prevent more damage if you’re uncomfortable with any of these methods or if the issue persists after trying all these options. For more information check Toilet Installation & Angle Stop Valve Installation