How to Fix a Leaky Toilet

Water on the floor next to the toilet bowl usually indicates a damaged gasket seal. This DIY step-by-step video shows you how to shut off the water; drain the toilet; and move the toilet in order to replace the seal and fix the leak. It's easier than you think!

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  1. Posted by Mary Boggs
    Thank you for posting dummies.com. We had to replace the seal in the toilet and my hubby at 78 wasn't sure he would doing it correctly I went to the computer and found your instruction and movie, great! he remembered and off he went to the hardware store to get the tools and installed the sealer and puttie in no time. A big thank you.
  2. Posted by Stanley Hayes, Jr.
    I had a leak that was in my ceiling. I could tell that it was coming from the toilet because of the bathroom being located right above it. For about 2 months I'd had the water intake to the toilet turned off, waiting for a plumber friend of mine to be able to fit me in. Finally having a day off, I found your sight and decided to go for it. Boy, am I glad. Not only did I learn something new, but I fixed the problem and am now able to use the restroom without having Dora the Explorer invading my privacy :). Thanks a bunch!
  3. Posted by Humberto Najera
    Great video step by step instruction. I had the job done in no time.

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