A cracked toilet flange rocks the toilet and leaks the seal, and the fix is replacing the flange. The walkthrough covers the removal and the install.
The removal
Remove the toilet and scrape the old wax and the flange remnants away. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Roswell, the old flange comes out with the bolts.
The pipe
Cut the old flange off the drain pipe, leaving a clean end. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Roswell, the clean cut fits the new flange.
The new flange
Install the new flange on the pipe, at the right height for the floor. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Roswell, the height matches the finished floor.
The bolts
Set the closet bolts in the flange's slots, aligned for the toilet. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Roswell, the alignment guides the seat.
The seal
Set the wax ring and lower the toilet onto the flange. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Roswell, the weight seats the seal.
The test
Tighten the base bolts and test the toilet for the wobble and the leak. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Roswell, the steady toilet is the result.
The call
Fix the flange so the toilet sits solid. Call 888-217-3585 and Roswell, NM Plumbing Experts will match you with a Roswell pro for the job.
Plumbing in Roswell: what to know
In Roswell, 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 Chaves County — from Artesia, Ruidoso and Carlsbad to ZIP codes like 88230 — 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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