A leaking toilet base usually means the wax ring has failed. The ring replacement reseals the toilet to the flange.
The sign
The water at the toilet base signals the failed ring. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the sign is the leak.
The shutoff
Turn off the supply and the flush the toilet dry. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the shutoff is the first.
The lift
Disconnect the supply line and the lift the toilet. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the lift is the access.
The scrape
Scrape the old wax from the flange and the toilet horn. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the scrape is the clean.
The set
Set the new wax ring on the flange and the reset the toilet. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the set is the seal.
The bolt
Bolt the toilet down and the caulk around the base. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the bolt is the finish.
The call
Wax ring help? Call 888-217-3585 and Reno Plumbing Pros will match you with a Reno pro for the repair.
Plumbing in Reno: what to know
In Reno, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Storey County — from Sparks, Truckee and Carson to ZIP codes like 89503, 89557, 89501 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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