🚽 Learn How to Fix Your Own Toilet

With these simple tips [View as a webpage >]( [True Value Logo]( [REWARDS]( [PROJECTS]( [LOCAL AD]( [Person repairing a toilet ]( DIY Toilet Repair: How to Fix Any Toilet Issue Find the essentials you need. [LEARN MORE]( [Icon graphic] Leaking Toilet Tank After removing the lid, mark the top of the water line with a pencil. Twist the water supply valve clockwise to turn it off. Check the water level after two hours. If the water is below the mark, there is a leak. Let the water sit for a couple more hours. If it drops below the flapper, the flapper is faulty and must be replaced. However, the flush valve is the likely cause if the tank drains completely. [Icon graphic] Toilet Running Intermittently Flush the toilet before drying the tank with a sponge. Below the tank, take off the top supply slip nut with a wrench. With one hand, take out the fill valve locknut. Disconnect the toilet overflow tube from the refill tube. Remove the fill valve. . [Icon graphic] Toilet Leaking at Base The likely culprit is a broken wax ring, which requires removing the toilet and disconnecting the water line. You must replace the ring and then reinstall the toilet. Since this process varies with different toilets and is more involved, do thorough research before attempting it. Some people use toilet caulk after doing this for extra stability. However, others prefer to avoid caulk since it could mask smaller leaks in the future. [LEARN MORE]( [Screenshot of True Value’s “DIY Projects & Ideas” webpage ]( Visit our project site for more DIY Projects & Ideas! [EXPLORE NOW](   Find what you need at True Value® [FIND A STORE]( [Locally Owned Logo on red background]( [instagram]( [twitter]( [YouTube]( [facebook]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( This email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message. To find or contact your local store, please visit the store locator for more info.  While supplies last. Prices subject to change without notice. Not all items available in stores. If typographical errors occur it may be necessary to refuse or cancel orders.  ©2023 [True Value Company LLC]( [[[CONTACT US]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [UNSUBSCRIBE](