What size toilet repair kit do I need?

Hear this out loudPauseAn easy reference is to look at the size of the flush valve drain opening in the bottom of the tank. If it’s about the size of an orange or baseball, you need a 2 inch seal. If it looks more like the size of a grapefruit or softball, you need a jumbo 3 inch seal.

What do you call the thing inside the toilet tank?

Hear this out loudPauseOn a gravity-fed toilet the tank houses the fill valve (frequently called a “ballcock”), the flush valve (usually including an overflow tube with a flapper and flapper seat) and the flush or trip lever. These parts are called “trim.”

How much are the guts of a toilet?

Hear this out loudPauseThere is a cost of $130 and a cost of $310 in this picture. It will cost between $45 to $197 to fix a toilet yourself or between $130 and $310 to have a professional fix it.

Can you replace the guts of a toilet?

Hear this out loudPauseRather than replace your entire toilet, you can replace the guts inside the toilet tank. You can purchase the toilet tank parts separately, or you can find them packaged together in repair kits. Turn the shut-off valve beneath the toilet tank clockwise until tight.

Where can I find the model number of my toilet?

With any toilet, the most important and helpful piece of information is the tank model number. To find it, carefully remove the tank lid (though we probably have a replacement if it breaks) and take a look at the inside walls of the tank.

What to look for when repairing a toilet?

The first step in making repairs to the parts of a toilet tank is to determine which toilet pieces are the problem. The fast way to do this is to look for the vertical white plastic tube standing up inside the tank. This is known as the Flush Valve and acts as a protection mechanism to keep the tank from overfilling.

What kind of parts can you replace in a toilet tank?

Note also that some discontinued parts may not have an official replacement, but can be replaced with third‐party “universal” parts (fill and flush valves, flappers and trip levers being the most common). We refer to these as “will fit” parts, and have verified that they will work in a given tank.

Where to find service number on Kohler toilet?

Check if Your Toilet Is a One-Piece or Two-Piece Toilet Look for Model and Parts Numbers If you have a toilet manufactured after 1990, various service part numbers are listed on the underside of the lid. The toilet tank number is imprinted on the inside back of the tank.

What kind of Kit do I need to repair my toilet?

When your toilet needs repaired, be sure to invest in the Plumb Craft Tank To Bowl Coupling Kit. The components included in this kit will create a watertight connection between the bowl and toilet tank. Once the installation process is complete, you will be able to rest assured that a leak will not spring again for many years to come.

With any toilet, the most important and helpful piece of information is the tank model number. To find it, carefully remove the tank lid (though we probably have a replacement if it breaks) and take a look at the inside walls of the tank.

Check if Your Toilet Is a One-Piece or Two-Piece Toilet Look for Model and Parts Numbers If you have a toilet manufactured after 1990, various service part numbers are listed on the underside of the lid. The toilet tank number is imprinted on the inside back of the tank.

Note also that some discontinued parts may not have an official replacement, but can be replaced with third‐party “universal” parts (fill and flush valves, flappers and trip levers being the most common). We refer to these as “will fit” parts, and have verified that they will work in a given tank.