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Fix your toilet yourself without expensive call to plumber. Learn how to repair a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
There are 14 videos in this series:
One type of toilet has a tank, the other does not. Learn the differences between types of toilets in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Add food coloring to toilet water to identify flow problem. Learn tips for repairing a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
High water level in toilet indicates problem with ballcock. Learn how to identify problems with a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Save money by repairing toilet ballcock instead of replacing it. Learn about parts needed to repair a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
The American Standard toilet handle is installed at an angle. Learn more insider tips for to repair a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Use the bucket test to troubleshoot a clogged toilet. Learn more tips for repairing a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Older toilets can accumulate a lime buildup. Learn insider tips for repairing a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Get air out of toilet for plunger to be effective. Learn tips for repairing a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Empty toilet tank before removing. Learn tips for removing a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Remove cast iron toilet flanges and replace with plastic ones. Learn how to update your toilet parts in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Remove excess wax from toilet wax ring. Learn how to repair a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Make sure toilet does not rock back and forth when you install it. Learn professional advice for repairing a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Don't add kinks to water supply line when repairing a toilet. Learn how to repair a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Channel locks are a helpful tool for repairing toilets. Learn the tools needed to repair a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.
Tired of constantly "fixing" that old toilet, only to hear it running off and on throughout the night, driving up the cost of your water bill? If you would fix it the right way, as instructed by these excellent videos, you wouldn't have to suffer though all of misery and dejection.
In this free plumbing lesson, you will learn all about toilet repair. Our hardware expert will tell you how to identify the problem with your toilet and then how to fix each problem, from repairing or replacing the ballcock to repairing the flush handle and plunger. Should all of your repairs fail, you will also learn how to remove your old toilet and reinstall a new one.
Blair Gilbert Blair Gilbert is a third-generation hardware salesman. In 1999, he relocated Gilbert’s Pro Hardware Inc. to a 7,000 sq. ft. building, tripling the size of the store his father built in 1949. Blair has succeeded in retaining an era of personal service while remaining profitable in a neighborhood of big box discounters. Growing up in the hardware business, he received training from customers like plumbers, carpenters and handymen.<br>In the mid 70’s he became a licensed Residential Home Builder in Michigan. He has been writing the column ‘Ask Mr. Hardware’ for the "Grosse Pointe News" since 1996. Blair can be reached at blair@mrhardware.comdkdk
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