How to Fix Your Toilet Handle in 6 Simple Steps

Replacing A Toilet Handle

Whether you want to add a cool look to your toilet or are tired of the irritating, jiggling behavior of the toilet handle, replacing a toilet handle might be the right choice. Thankfully, this process is straightforward with the right equipment and high cautiousness. This section will list six easy steps you can read and apply to replace your toilet handle.

• Gather All Necessary Gear: Before starting this operation, you must gather all the necessary gear. You might need a towel, a crescent wrench, and a new replacement handle to complete this job.
• Open the Tank: Open the tank and check inside to find a nut that aligns with the handle's position. However, you must learn the type of lid that your toilet has before opening the tank. Porcelain lids can be heavy and brittle, and some are held strong with a little screw in the center to keep them in place. So open cautiously and gently place the lid down on a towel to prevent damage.
• Remove the Lift Chain: Check the connection points of the toilet handle. You should see a long tank lever inside, attached to a chain that lifts the flush valve when you press it. Make a note of the hole where the chain is attached and remove it with caution.
• Remove the Handle: Access the previously mentioned nut inside the tank that holds the handle in place and use a crescent wrench to turn the nut. To loosen it, you must turn it clockwise. You have to be careful in this process because the nut may have rusted. Many try to put a lot of force into turning the nut, but this can damage the tank, especially if it's porcelain.
• Install the New Handle: Grab the new handle you want to install once the handle is removed. Use a scrubbing sponge to clean the inside of the tank near the hole and remove the nut from the handle. Screw the nut back over the arm and tighten it.
• Reattach the Lift Chain: Put the chain back in the same hole it was on and do a few tests to see the toilet flush mechanism. If it doesn't flush properly, there might have been a problem with the hole the chain was placed in being too tight or even loose. If there aren't any problems, carefully replace the lip and ensure you don't damage the tank or the lid during this step. You now have a new toilet handle. If you struggled with these steps, please don't risk damaging your toilet; call a professional plumbing service.

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