Contractor replacement of Toilet wax ring

[mtdjed]

Looking for recommendation of contractor for replacing wax toilet ring and price.

[biggamefish1]

Great job for Handyman, most likely more cost-effective also

[Decadeofdave]

Blueline Plumbing

[retiredguy123]

Personally, I would never hire a handyman for plumbing or electrical work, unless I was very familiar with their capability.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Easy job. Requires: one wrench (or specific socket), two rags, one $2 putty knife, one new $5 wax "donut," preferably a small wet/dry vac or a bucket with sponge, one plastic grocery bag, and someone strong enough to lift toilet up and set aside and able to repeat process in reverse. Gazillion YouTube videos on this.

1. Turn off supply valve and disconnect water line to toilet. Valve is often a diamond-shaped or plastic pop-out looking thing;
2. Flush toilet. Remove remaining water (as much as reasonably possible) with vac or sponge from bowl and tank;
3. Remove nut caps (2) and unbolt toilet from floor. Lean toilet over partially;
4. Quickly stuff a rag half way into bottom toilet hole where it connects to floor this is to limit dripping;
5. Quickly stuff a rag half way into hole in floor to which toilet connects. This is to prevent you from enjoying the odor of sewer gas. And from dropping anything into the abyss;
6. Leave bolts in floor in place, the ones that are standing up about 2-3 inches;
7. Lift up and set toilet aside. Adjacent tubs work great for this, but don't crack porcelain;
8. Use putty knife to scrape away existing wax donut ring. Plastic bag helpful here;
9. Replace wax donut ring with new;
10. Remove both rags.
11. Set toilet on new ring. "Smoosh" around a little to settle it and achieve a good seal;
12. Re-attach nuts to standing bolts, and nut bolt caps;
13. Re-attach water supply line, check for leaks and turn on water supply valve;
14. Allow tank to refill. Flush a couple times, ensure water-tightness around toilet base and supply lines;
15. Throw out plastic bag with old wax donut ring. For those of you who like to sniff kids' hair, Do not eat this kind of donut.

Yeah- pretty much it, done yourself for under $10 and a half-hour.

Hope this helps.

[Fred Letter]

do not use johnson brothers plumbing for this or anything!!!

[Lottoguy]

Contact ACE Handyman service. Fair prices and good service.

[mtdjed]

Easy job. Requires: one wrench (or specific socket), two rags, one $2 putty knife, one new $5 wax "donut," preferably a small wet/dry vac or a bucket with sponge, one plastic grocery bag, and someone strong enough to lift toilet up and set aside and able to repeat process in reverse. Gazillion YouTube videos on this.

1. Turn off supply valve and disconnect water line to toilet. Valve is often a diamond-shaped or plastic pop-out looking thing;
2. Flush toilet. Remove remaining water (as much as reasonably possible) with vac or sponge from bowl and tank;
3. Remove nut caps (2) and unbolt toilet from floor. Lean toilet over partially;
4. Quickly stuff a rag half way into bottom toilet hole where it connects to floor this is to limit dripping;
5. Quickly stuff a rag half way into hole in floor to which toilet connects. This is to prevent you from enjoying the odor of sewer gas. And from dropping anything into the abyss;
6. Leave bolts in floor in place, the ones that are standing up about 2-3 inches;
7. Lift up and set toilet aside. Adjacent tubs work great for this, but don't crack porcelain;
8. Use putty knife to scrape away existing wax donut ring. Plastic bag helpful here;
9. Replace wax donut ring with new;
10. Remove both rags.
11. Set toilet on new ring. "Smoosh" around a little to settle it and achieve a good seal;
12. Re-attach nuts to standing bolts, and nut bolt caps;
13. Re-attach water supply line, check for leaks and turn on water supply valve;
14. Allow tank to refill. Flush a couple times, ensure water-tightness around toilet base and supply lines;
15. Throw out plastic bag with old wax donut ring. For those of you who like to sniff kids' hair, Do not eat this kind of donut.

Yeah- pretty much it, done yourself for under $10 and a half-hour.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the summary. I have done a wax ring replacement before, but sometime over the last 80 years, I have accumulated certain physical and mental attributes which lead me to "Whoops".

Whoops, I broke the Porcelain, Whoops, can you call the Plumber. Whoops, I broke my glasses. Whoops, I broke the inlet valve. Whoops, do we have any large bandages.

[mtdjed]

Contact ACE Handyman service. Fair prices and good service.

I took a trip to Wildwood Ace in Wildwood this AM and got Card for Handyman Called his office and described my need and got the following. "That is about the only thing we don't do. Used to but not on our list anymore."

[TNGary]

Looking for recommendation of contractor for replacing wax toilet ring and price.

Something to consider, not an endorsement as I have not used this product, fluidmaster has a newer product called "better than wax". Would be interested of any feedback from anyone who has used the product.
Thank you

Wax Free Toilet Seal | Better Than Wax™ Toilet Seal | Fluidmaster (https://www.fluidmaster.com/products/toilet/toilet-seals/wax-free-toilet-seal-fluidmaster-7530-better-than-wax/)

[jimhoward]

I have used the "better-than-wax" wax-free toilet seal. I recommend it. It so much less messy. Plus you can easily remove and reset the toilet (or a new one) multilple times if required.

[jimhoward]

If I am taking the trouble to pull a toilet and replace the wax ring, I'd just replace the toilet while I was at it even though it is completely unnecessary. A $250 toilet is short money and you have a brand new bowl which spruces up the bathroom.

[MikeN]

+1 (352) 237-2888 Mike Scott Plumbing did a great job for us

[La lamy]

I've only replaced my wax ring when I replaced my toilet (sorry no recommendations, it was DIY). Why do you know it needs replacement, is there a leak from the bottom of the toilet?

[mkjelenbaas]

Looking for recommendation of contractor for replacing wax toilet ring and price.
Your best bet is to find a “handyman” to do the job - it is a relatively easy job if you have done one before — be carful of people you hire down here as there many SCAMMERS — if you want my handyman I have used for years PM me - he is FAST and knows about everything that you may need now and in the future - he is from Illinois.

[retiredguy123]

Easy job. Requires: one wrench (or specific socket), two rags, one $2 putty knife, one new $5 wax "donut," preferably a small wet/dry vac or a bucket with sponge, one plastic grocery bag, and someone strong enough to lift toilet up and set aside and able to repeat process in reverse. Gazillion YouTube videos on this.

1. Turn off supply valve and disconnect water line to toilet. Valve is often a diamond-shaped or plastic pop-out looking thing;
2. Flush toilet. Remove remaining water (as much as reasonably possible) with vac or sponge from bowl and tank;
3. Remove nut caps (2) and unbolt toilet from floor. Lean toilet over partially;
4. Quickly stuff a rag half way into bottom toilet hole where it connects to floor this is to limit dripping;
5. Quickly stuff a rag half way into hole in floor to which toilet connects. This is to prevent you from enjoying the odor of sewer gas. And from dropping anything into the abyss;
6. Leave bolts in floor in place, the ones that are standing up about 2-3 inches;
7. Lift up and set toilet aside. Adjacent tubs work great for this, but don't crack porcelain;
8. Use putty knife to scrape away existing wax donut ring. Plastic bag helpful here;
9. Replace wax donut ring with new;
10. Remove both rags.
11. Set toilet on new ring. "Smoosh" around a little to settle it and achieve a good seal;
12. Re-attach nuts to standing bolts, and nut bolt caps;
13. Re-attach water supply line, check for leaks and turn on water supply valve;
14. Allow tank to refill. Flush a couple times, ensure water-tightness around toilet base and supply lines;
15. Throw out plastic bag with old wax donut ring. For those of you who like to sniff kids' hair, Do not eat this kind of donut.

Yeah- pretty much it, done yourself for under $10 and a half-hour.

Hope this helps.
Good description. Everything is easy if you know how. Half-hour? No way.

[nova1968]

Easy job. Requires: one wrench (or specific socket), two rags, one $2 putty knife, one new $5 wax "donut," preferably a small wet/dry vac or a bucket with sponge, one plastic grocery bag, and someone strong enough to lift toilet up and set aside and able to repeat process in reverse. Gazillion YouTube videos on this.

1. Turn off supply valve and disconnect water line to toilet. Valve is often a diamond-shaped or plastic pop-out looking thing;
2. Flush toilet. Remove remaining water (as much as reasonably possible) with vac or sponge from bowl and tank;
3. Remove nut caps (2) and unbolt toilet from floor. Lean toilet over partially;
4. Quickly stuff a rag half way into bottom toilet hole where it connects to floor this is to limit dripping;
5. Quickly stuff a rag half way into hole in floor to which toilet connects. This is to prevent you from enjoying the odor of sewer gas. And from dropping anything into the abyss;
6. Leave bolts in floor in place, the ones that are standing up about 2-3 inches;
7. Lift up and set toilet aside. Adjacent tubs work great for this, but don't crack porcelain;
8. Use putty knife to scrape away existing wax donut ring. Plastic bag helpful here;
9. Replace wax donut ring with new;
10. Remove both rags.
11. Set toilet on new ring. "Smoosh" around a little to settle it and achieve a good seal;
12. Re-attach nuts to standing bolts, and nut bolt caps;
13. Re-attach water supply line, check for leaks and turn on water supply valve;
14. Allow tank to refill. Flush a couple times, ensure water-tightness around toilet base and supply lines;
15. Throw out plastic bag with old wax donut ring. For those of you who like to sniff kids' hair, Do not eat this kind of donut.

Yeah- pretty much it, done yourself for under $10 and a half-hour.

Hope this helps.

Not everyone have the time or patience to do such a project especially if the poster is 80

[Helenmarie]

They will want to replace the whole bathroom along with the entire house plumbing

[splashes]

Mike scott is the best

[dougawhite]

Whoops, I broke the Porcelain, Whoops, can you call the Plumber. Whoops, I broke my glasses. Whoops, I broke the inlet valve. Whoops, do we have any large bandages.

Looking back, I cannot believe the projects I undertook by myself in the 7 homes owned. Full kitchen and bath remodels, all sorts of plumbing & electrical projects. Now, I wouldn't even think about doing anything close to those things. Much easier to write checks nowadays.

[Lottoguy]

Call the ACE is Summerfield. They just put a complete toilet in our house yesterday. Their price was far less then Lowe's.

[Lottoguy]

A new toilet today weighs in around 80 lbs. That is a lot of weight for an older person.

[John Sarubbi]

[QUOTE=mtdjed;2409927]Looking for recommendation of contractor for replacing wax toilet ring and price.[/QUOTE
I have found that Dove Plumbing in Wildwood does good work and is cheaper than all the others that you normally see here in The Villages.

[The Left Mitten]

Looking for recommendation of contractor for replacing wax toilet ring and price.

Mike Scott Plumbing

[coleprice]

This is an easy job for a good Handyman. So, call Jeremy Caswell at 603-833-3213 and he can take care of your wax seal for you.

[Pairadocs]

Looking for recommendation of contractor for replacing wax toilet ring and price.

You may want to re-think this, check out just how incredibly easy this is. Utube can show you, or just talk to someone in plumbing at Ace location. No special talent tools, or skills needed. Two small women, my sis in law and I did this in much less than an hour when our hubbies were gone on hunting trip. Turn off the little water valve behind toilet, loosen the 2 floor bolts and the bolt holding the tank to the stool (also easy to do) push some old towels down the drain to soak up any water that didn't vacate the bowl when flushed. Would not have taken the two of us but it made it much easier to lift off the toilet tank. We used an ordinary putty knife to loosen the old wax ring, it came up easily once loosened around the edge, new ring was super inexpensive, put it down and it's self seating, lifted the stool back on, fastened the bolts back to floor, lifted the tank on, fastened those screws, put top on tank, turned water value to on. Much less than an hour to do.

[Pairadocs]

Not everyone have the time or patience to do such a project especially if the poster is 80

That's true of course, but many on here are retired, have FAR more time than money, and since very close to 80 feel it's more important than at anytime in our lives to do things like mow lawn, paint, do the kinds of home jobs that don't take years of training or special skills, but keep us healthy. Sister in law and I easily replaced the wax ring on her toilet when our hubbies were gone on a trip. On the other hand, neither my husband nor I have any electrical knowledge beyond replacing an already in place wall switch, so we call an electrician to do anything beyond that, and a plumber to do anything beyond just a new wax seal on a toilet, or a new washer in a faucet...LOL !

[Bwanajim]

Plenty of handyman out there that can do it. It's a pretty easy 20 minute job. Go in the Villages Facebook and search for replace toilet seal and a bunch of names will come up. Or just ask for Handyman .

[ElDiabloJoe]

You may want to re-think this, check out just how incredibly easy this is. Utube can show you, or just talk to someone in plumbing at Ace location. No special talent tools, or skills needed. Two small women, my sis in law and I did this in much less than an hour when our hubbies were gone on hunting trip. Turn off the little water valve behind toilet, loosen the 2 floor bolts and the bolt holding the tank to the stool (also easy to do) push some old towels down the drain to soak up any water that didn't vacate the bowl when flushed. Would not have taken the two of us but it made it much easier to lift off the toilet tank. We used an ordinary putty knife to loosen the old wax ring, it came up easily once loosened around the edge, new ring was super inexpensive, put it down and it's self seating, lifted the stool back on, fastened the bolts back to floor, lifted the tank on, fastened those screws, put top on tank, turned water value to on. Much less than an hour to do.
Huh! Brilliant! Wish I'd'a thought of it. :pepper2:

[kkingston57]

Personally, I would never hire a handyman for plumbing or electrical work, unless I was very familiar with their capability.

Agree when they are working with a supply line or soldering involved. Wax ring is simple job for a guy with a good back.

[retiredguy123]

Agree when they are working with a supply line or soldering involved. Wax ring is simple job for a guy with a good back.
Post No. 5 says to disconnect the supply line to the toilet. Personally, I don't trust a handyman to work on a plumbing fixture. I want it done by a licensed plumber. That is why they have a license.

[Bill14564]

Post No. 5 says to disconnect the supply line to the toilet. Personally, I don't trust a handyman to work on a plumbing fixture. I want it done by a licensed plumber. That is why they have a license.

If you can connect your outdoor hose to the spigot then you can connect the supply line to your toilet. Sure, if you've never looked at it then it might seem difficult, but it really isn't. I want a plumber to replace a valve or solder a connection - I don't need a plumber to turn a wingnut.

[retiredguy123]

If you can connect your outdoor hose to the spigot then you can connect the supply line to your toilet. Sure, if you've never looked at it then it might seem difficult, but it really isn't. I want a plumber to replace a valve or solder a connection - I don't need a plumber to turn a wingnut.
I can connect a supply line to a toilet. I have done it many times. No problem. But if I am hiring a professional to do it, I will hire a licensed plumber, not a handyman.

[GoldenBoy]

Looking for recommendation of contractor for replacing wax toilet ring and price.

Make sure your plumper is insured and offers some kind of guarantee on how long the new wax ring will last. Also, make sure that the wax is from a sustainable source. We need to protect our honey bees. Ear wax rings are a new environmentally secure and sustainable source for these rings. The normal contract price is dependent on if the wax is locally produced. There are two very important plumbing rules that are code in Marion, Sumter, and Lake Counties:
1. Payday is Friday, 2. Don't lick your fingers

[mtdjed]

Blueline Plumbing

Thanks for the recommendation. Had Chris from Blueline Plumbing replace the WAX seal under the toilet. Timely and a fair price. Took about one hour. Removed old grout that was at toilet base and regrouted.

Also fixed a tank to toilet seal leak.

[WisconsinJohn]

I've used the waxless rubber seals many times, and they work great! So much better than wax rings. If you want to remove the toilet for some reason, the rubber seals are reusable and return to their original shape. Can't do that with wax. No brainer.

[barbara828]

did it myself in my younger-stronger years. And I'm female.

[gatorbill1]

Paid to have handyman do job - then paid to have Mike Scott do it right.