A loose or tangled toilet handle is a pain. Toilet handles that do not flush in any way are even more annoying.
Fortunately, a loose toilet handle is not a significant problem easily fixed. Select a damaged toilet handle and tighten it up or replace it.
How to tighten a Toilet Handle
⦁ Remove the toilet seat cover.
Prevent tools and parts from falling into the hole.
⦁ Take off the tank cover for your toilet.
Make sure you have two hands on it as it might be heavy, and place the item in an even area where it will not fall off or break.
⦁ Stop the water supply to your toilet.
The shut-off valve gets situated near the bottom towards the rear of your toilet.
⦁ The toilet tank’s water gets emptied using this lever.
It gives you entry into the interior of the handle.
⦁ Find the toilet handle nut.
It gets located within the porcelain wall adjacent to the handle. It could be the source of your toilet handle that is loose.
⦁ The toilet handle should get tightened.
Utilize an adjustable wrench or pliers clockwise to ensure the nut fits snugly. Do not tighten too much – it may cause your porcelain tank to break.
⦁ Use the toilet handle to test.
Good job. It should feel and sound better. If not, continue reading to find out how to change the handle of your toilet.
⦁ Reconnect the water supply.
Make the valve turn counterclockwise to allow it to open. Your tank will re-fill.
How to Replace a Toilet Handle
⦁ Find out what tools you’ll require to replace the lever on your toilet. Hardware stores typically sell handles for all bathrooms, but you may need a specific type. Check your current brand label and the model you have to find out what kind of flush handle replacement is available.
⦁ Shut the seats, open the tank’s lid, switch off the water and drain the tank.
⦁ Examine the tank inside and loosen the chain clip attached to the lever. It’s a tiny chain attached to the inside of your toilet handle.
⦁ Take off the bolt that holds the mounting. It is the same nut you have tightened in the step-by-step above. Utilize pliers or a wrench to loosen the nut and remove it.
⦁ Remove the handle that was in place. Once the nut and chain get fired, you can take it from the handle by hand. It’s normal to tilt it slightly to get the chain out.
⦁ Remove the mounting nut from the handle nut you have replaced, but make sure you don’t lose it. The nut could get made of plastic or metal.
⦁ Place the new lever inside the tank to align it with the location of the previous one. It will be evident by the time you see that it’s in line with the sides of the tank.
⦁ Attach the handle to the tank using the fresh mounting nut.
⦁ One person tests the levers for their toilets.
⦁ There are usually several options. The most common is connecting one of the lever’s holes to the chain. You should have about one inch of slack on the chain for it to flush. Test a few various holes on the chain until you have the correct length.
⦁ Could you switch off the water and try it out? It should flush smoothly and without any rattling.
⦁ Congratulations! You know how to set up the toilet handle.
You Have Likely Repaired or Replaced Your Toilet Handle Using These Steps
If your toilet handles are broken or are constantly falling off If your toilet handles are loose, call Ottawa Plumbing Services. We’ll determine the cause and ensure that your bathroom is functioning correctly. No matter your toilet question, Ottawa Plumbing Services call us at (613) 317-1682 or send us an e-mail at info@ottawaplumbingservice.com.
