Removing a toilet is the first step to replacing a wax ring, a flange, or the toilet itself, and it is mostly a matter of draining and unbolting. Done carefully, it is a clean and quick job.
The shutoff
Turn off the supply at the angle stop, flush to empty the tank, then sponge or vacuum the last water from the tank and bowl.
The bolts
Remove the caps and the nuts from the closet bolts, then lift the toilet straight up and set it on a towel or cardboard.
The plug
Stuff a rag in the drain opening to keep out sewer gas and stop anything from falling in while the toilet is off.
The seal
The old wax ring stays behind on the flange, and it is scraped off before the new one goes on. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Macon-Bibb County, a pro checks the flange while it is exposed.
The plug
Stuff a rag in the open drain so sewer gas stays out and nothing falls in. It is the step that makes the job pleasant instead of smelly.
The call
If the flange is damaged, call 888-217-3585 and Macon-Bibb County Plumbing Pros will match you with a Macon-Bibb County pro.
Plumbing in Macon-Bibb County: what to know
In Macon-Bibb County, hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Bibb County — from Byron, Centerville and Warner Robins to ZIP codes like 31206, 31207, 31204 — 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.
Need a hand in Macon-Bibb County?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Macon-Bibb County Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Macon-Bibb County.