Toilet Installation, Repair & Maintenance - FAQ's, Applications, Background, Statistics & Insurance Coverage

Toilet Repair & Maintenance


Toilet Removal


Q: How does one remove hold down bolts for Toilet replacements, wax seal replacements and toilet flange replacement?

A: As shown in the video...

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Applications: Toilet removals & Installations, Toilet wax seal replacement 

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Relevant Material: " These are the bolts that hold the toilet down on the floor. Sometimes they can just be removed with a deep well socket, but many times they are corroded and have to be cut or broken off..If you mess this up it has to be replaced and the part can be expensive and is a pain to change." ("How to Know when a Wax Ring Is Bad" , https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wikihow.com/Know-when-a-Wax-Ring-Is-Bad%3famp=1)

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Relevant Material: "This can signal damage to one or more of your closet bolts. Replace both closet bolts, even if only one shows signs of damage. Replace all bolts, gaskets and washers when reassembling the toilet to avoid additional water leaks.. Remove the nuts from the toilet bolts. Lift the tank from the floor and move it to the old towels or blanket. Spread old newspapers over the towels to avoid an additional mess as the remains of the wax ring may stick to the bottom of the bowl."("How to Replace an Old Toilet Closet Bolt", https://homeguides.sfgate.com/replace-old-toilet-closet-bolt-33460.html) **********************************************************************************

Q: When does one need to replace Toilet seals?

A: As shown in the video..

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Relevant Background: "Toilet seals and gaskets often wear out or tear open leaving space for water to flow through the floor in to basements below where there is lack of caulking or insufficient caulking...

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Relevant Material: « "Loose toilets - if your toilet wobbles on the floor it is unsafe and unsanitary. The wobbling has compressed the wax ring intended to seal the toilet to the waste pipe, permitting sewer gases to enter the building at the toilet base, and risking leaks of sewage and water into the structure. We have even found termite damage and rot at floors where loose toilets went un-repaired for too long. If your toilet is wobbling on the floor both flooring repairs and a new mounting flange or closet flange may be required, depending on the extent of damage to the floor below the toilet..Check for leaks at the toilet base .. Don't forget to check for leak stains in the ceilings of rooms located below the toilet as well..even if the toilet does not wobble on the floor, its wax ring may be inadequately sealing the toilet to the main drain waste pipe flange in the floor. Perhaps the wax ring was not installed properly, misaligned, or even omitted. Or the toilet sealing wax ring may have been previously compressed by a loose wobbly toilet that was "repaired" simply by tightening the bolts securing the toilet to the floor, leaving the squashed old wax ring in place. » " ("Toilet Seal Leak Detection, Diagnosis, & Repair Guide", https://inspectapedia.com/plumbing/Toilet_Seal_Leaks_Odors.php)

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Relevant Material: « "even if the toilet does not wobble on the floor, its wax ring may be inadequately sealing the toilet to the main drain waste pipe flange in the floor. Perhaps the wax ring was not installed properly, misaligned, or even omitted. Or the toilet sealing wax ring may have been previously compressed by a loose wobbly toilet that was "repaired" simply by tightening the bolts securing the toilet to the floor, leaving the squashed old wax ring in place". ("Toilet Seal Leak Detection, Diagnosis, & Repair Guide, https://inspectapedia.com/plumbing/Toilet_Seal_Leaks_Odors.php) **********************************************************************************

Q: How does one stop water flowing in to the space around toilet flanges? 

A: May use Kwik Seal to waterproof the area between the seal and tiles - caulking around toilet flanges will prevent water leaks in the basement leading to drywall damage and replacement

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Relevant Article: " Water leaks are a common cause of water damage inside homes. If your basement ceiling is leaking, you must locate the source of the leak and repair it to avoid potentially serious problems." ("A Leak in a Basement Ceiling", https://www.hunker.com/13406738/a-leak-in-a-basement-ceiling)

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Relevant statistics: "Water is the most common cause of damage and accounts for 50% of home insurance claims costs, Desjardins Group said Thursday.. water damage is responsible for 48% of Canadian home claims, ahead of theft and fire, which made up 18% and 4% of total claims, respectively.. But 43% didn’t know how to prevent this type of damage (which could include steps such as sealing cracks, checking the backwater valve to avoid sewer backup and extending downspouts to prevent water seepage).("How many Canadians actually understand water damage coverage?", https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insurance/many-canadians-actually-understand-water-damage-coverage-1004149526/)

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 Q: When would one need to tighten or replace their toilet tank Flush Valve? How does one replace toilet tank flush valve? When does one need to remove toilet gaskets?

 A: As shown in the video..

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Applications:

 - Remove Gasket & Washer without damage to washer and tank

- Remove toilet tank bolts for toilet repair kits and toilet replacements

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Relevant material: "A water leak typically springs from a toilet’s water supply fitting, the joint between the tank and the bowl, or water escaping into the bowl without flushing. When the porcelain tank itself leaks, the only solution is replacing the entire tank or toilet. However, other water leaks require only a few inexpensive parts.... Observe the connection to see whether the leak continues. If it does, you need to replace the gasket that seals the connection between the tank and bowl. These gaskets lose elasticity over time and they can crack if they harden sufficiently. Turn off the water supply at the shutoff valve located beneath the tank near the floor. Flush the toilet and allow the water to escape from the tank. Mop up any residual water with a sponge..." ("How to Fix a Slow Water Leak From a Toilet Tank", https://homeguides.sfgate.com/fix-slow-water-leak-toilet-tank-45174.html)

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Relevant Material: "Loosen the nuts that secure the hold-down bolts. You may need to hold the top of the bolt with a screwdriver while loosening the nuts with an adjustable wrench. Loosen the jamb nut that secures the water supply line to the tank.Pull the tank free of the bowl. Remove the old gasket -- which is a doughnut shape, and pops out -- and replace it with the correct part for your toilet...." ("How to Fix a Slow Water Leak From a Toilet Tank", https://homeguides.sfgate.com/fix-slow-water-leak-toilet-tank-45174.html)

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Relevant material: "A water leak typically springs from a toilet’s water supply fitting, the joint between the tank and the bowl, or water escaping into the bowl without flushing. When the porcelain tank itself leaks, the only solution replacing the entire tank or toilet. However, other water leaks require only a few inexpensive parts.... Observe the connection to see whether the leak continues. If it does, you need to replace the gasket that seals the connection between the tank and bowl. These gaskets lose elasticity over time and they can crack if they harden sufficiently. Turn off the water supply at the shutoff valve located beneath the tank near the floor. Flush the toilet and allow the water to escape from the tank. Mop up any residual water with a sponge..." ("How to Fix a Slow Water Leak From a Toilet Tank", https://homeguides.sfgate.com/fix-slow-water-leak-toilet-tank-45174.html) **********************************************************************************************************************************

Q: When might one need to replace their toilet float valve and flapper? How does one go about this kind of replacement?

A: As shown in the video...

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Applications and Analysis:

 - WD 40 Application: Rust treatment for screws to adjust water levels in toilet tanks 

- Toilet Flapper replacement: If toilet water still leaks after fill valve replacement, one might need to replace a toilet flapper...especially if water rushes through the holes in toilet flappers in to toilet bowl leading to water waste 

- Rubber Toilet bowl flapper is prone to tearing and must be installed with caution..Torn flappers cause constant water leaks in to toilet bowl and water waste

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Relevant Material: "A running or leaking toilet can be annoying, but more importantly, it wastes water and can contribute to higher water bills. The solution may be as easy as replacing the float device inside the toilet tank. A float regulates the amount of water that fills the tank after each flush. Over time the float can wear out or become corroded. There are two basic styles of floats: a float ball and a float valve assembly.... « ("How to Install a New Float in a Toilet", https://homeguides.sfgate.com/install-new-float-toilet-21378.html)

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Relevant material: " If the flapper is worn or the seat that the flapper rests on is damaged, the water level will stop just below the flapper... Flapper or Flush Valve Seal: Flapper leaks are the most common leak point and always leaks directly into the bowl. Tower or canister style flush valves will have a flat seal in place of a traditional flapper...If the flapper is less than 5 years old, check the rubber surface for debris. Wipe slime and/or debris from the underside and flush valve seat with a clean cloth. Cut excess chain if it is interfering with the seating of the flapper. Makes sure the chain is not too straight. It may lift the flapper from the seat. Have 1/4″to 1/2″ slack in chain." ("HOW TO IDENTIFY AND FIX TOILET FLAPPER LEAKS", https://www.fluidmaster.com/toilet-problems/identify-fix-toilet-flapper-leaks/) *******************************************************************************************************************************

Relevant Insurance Coverage:

a. Liability both personal and business from business operations for body injury or property damage from water leaks, Liability of a landlord for damage to tenants personal property from leaks, liability of a tenant for any damage from betterment’s and improvements...., voluntary payments from damage to property, Liability of Children for injury or property damage, liability for pets.., Liability that covers completed operations liability for contractor’s business, personal liability for property damage if renovation is done by a tenant or owner, Liability of a bailee for ceiling leaks in the basement below etc

b. Installation floater

c. Habitational property coverage that covers

 i. Tear out: "Coverage is provided for repair of walls, ceilings or other parts of the buildings which must be torn apart before water damage from plumbing, heating...........domestic appliances can be repaired" (RIBO)

 ii. Broad property coverages that covers tear out of ceiling from water damage in toilets, "sudden or accidental escape of water or steam from within plumbing, heating ...." (RIBO)

d. Travel & Health

e . Commercial property coverage that covers « installation floater designed for contractors who specialise in the installation of machinery and equipment. Examples of those needing this coverage include plumbing, heating and air conditioning"

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Relevant Coverage: 
A. Auto Insurance - Comprehensive (All perils) 
B. Liability Insurance 
C. Travel and Health Coverage 
D. Life Insurance
E. Life Jacket, panic button, anti-drowning bracelet, GPS Tracker
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Location: Canada

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