While some homeowners may try to replace the wax ring on a toilet themselves, this isn’t typically a good idea unless you are particularly handy and have the right tools to do the job. Typically, replacing your toilet will add a few hundred dollars more to the total toilet repair project cost. When the toilet is removed, if it is cracked or damaged in the process or existing damage is discovered, it may need to be replaced as well. For instance, in some cases the toilet flange may also need to be replaced, which will drive up the cost of the wax seal replacement. As a result, having a local plumber replace your toilet’s wax ring can be anywhere from $75-250 depending on the cost of the trip charge and whether anything else is discovered in the process that needs fixing. However, the expertise and time needed to replace it often necessitate using a professional plumber to do the work. If you are not planning on installing new bolts, nuts, and washers, store the existing ones so they are not lost.Like many things in the world of plumbing, a wax ring (aka wax seal) on a toilet is an inexpensive part by itself. If the bolt spins as you turn the nut, you will have to grasp the bolt with a separate pair of pliers while removing the nuts. Remove the nuts and washers from the bolts at the toilet base using an adjustable wrench. Be careful not to apply to much pressure on the china, because it may chip or crack. This can be done by inserting a flat head screwdriver under the edge of cap and gentle prying upwards. Remove the caps that cover the bolts and washers. Place protective covering on the bathroom floor or bathtub, depending on where you will be placing the toilet while changing the wax seal. If toilet is caulked to the finished floor of the bathroom, score the caulking all the way around the toilet base with a razor knife. You should always consider replacing the toilet supply when replacing the wax seal. This will help when resetting the toilet after the wax seal is replaced. ![]() Tools and Materials Needed to Replace a Wax Ringĭisconnect the water supply tube from the toilet fill valve and the 3/8” compression nut. Some wax rings come in a kit that includes new mounting bolts. Anytime a wax seal is replaced you should replace the T-bolts that attach the toilet to the toilet flange.Determine whether you need to cut away the damaged subfloor and replace it. Water can damage the subfloor enough to affect the strength of the mounting bolts attaching the toilet flange - and the toilet - to the floor. If you are removing the toilet because of a leak at the base or water damage in the ceiling below, confirm the cause of the damage before heading to the store. ![]() If any colored water leaks into the bowl, replace the flapper. To test the flapper before turning off the water, tint the water in the tank with food coloring, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Fixing a leaky flapper can save hundreds of gallons of water a day.
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