Toilet Parts & Repair

Replacing and Repairing Toilet Parts for Your Bathroom

Fixing a Broken Toilet

Repairing a toilet doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you have the proper knowledge, tools and resources, you’ll feel empowered to fix some of the most common toilet malfunctions. There are toilet parts that you can replace and repair to fix issues with draining and clogging. With the parts and know-how from Lowe’s, there are many fixes you can make yourself.

Common Toilet Fixes

Some of the most common toilet issues revolve around filling, flushing and leaking. There are tools to fix clogs as well as replacement parts for any damaged pieces.

Clogging is often the culprit if your toilet isn’t flushing. Before things get too messy, make sure to unclog the drain. After inspecting the toilet and finding that a clog isn’t the issue, you may want to consider the toilet flapper. This helps the water drain from the tank and fill up the bowl. The flapper could be damaged or installed incorrectly. Replacing the flapper is quick and easy. Valves or faulty handles and levers may also be the cause of the flushing malfunction. There are a lot of replacement valves, handles and levers to choose from once you’re ready to replace them.

Leaking is a common issue that you can assess based on the location of the leak. If water is coming from the base of your toilet, you may need to replace the toilet wax rings or gaskets. Gaskets seal off the area between the tank and the bowl, while the wax ring is located between the base and drain. If those parts aren’t the issue, it could be your toilet flange. A malfunctioning toilet flange can even cause unwanted movement of the toilet since it keeps the toilet secured to the ground, and it can also cause leaks and clogs. If this is the culprit, you can easily replace it depending on your model of toilet.

Toilet Bowl Accessories

Most toilets are made up of two separate parts — the top tank and the bottom bowl or base. The toilet bowl has many different components. The flange and the wax ring are part of the toilet bowl anatomy along with the toilet seat and lid, toilet bolt, and toilet bolt cap. You can replace some of these parts based on your desired look for your bathroom.

If you want to add a bit of flair to your toilet, you can find toilet seat covers in various colors and textures. They can coordinate with your towels, curtains, bathroom rugs or hardware. You can also opt for toilet bowl hinges that match your existing bathroom hardware.

Toilet Repair Kits

Toilet repair kits come with instructions and all the tools and resources you’ll need to repair your toilet. The kit helps you tackle problems such as refilling, slow filling and noise issues. Each kit typically comes with the fill and flush valves, a rubber flapper, and tank-to-bowl hardware. Some flush valves are adjustable — no cutting required — for an easy fit and installation. The rubber flapper is long lasting and can be resistant to hard water, bacteria, chlorine and city water treatments.