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Q: Does pouring water down the toilet help it flush?

• <div><p>Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you&rsquo;ll need 1 to 2 gallons of water for newer toilets or 3 to 5 gallons of water for older toilets. Rather than dumping the entire bucket in all at once, pour the water in slowly for the best results. If you&rsquo;re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.</p></div>

Q: What causes the toilet handle to get stuck?

• <div><p>Toilet handles can get stuck for a couple of reasons, but it&rsquo;s commonly an issue with the chain. Remove the lid and check the chain&rsquo;s connection, running from the flapper to the handle arm. Sometimes the chain gets snagged on or against another part of the tank. </p><p>The chain might not have the right tension. For example, a chain that&rsquo;s too short can make the handle feel stuck. Check that there&rsquo;s some slack in the chain. Old, worn-out flappers can get stuck, too. In this case, you&rsquo;ll need to see <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-toilet-flapper-do-i-need.htm">which size toilet flapper you need</a>.</p></div>

Q: How often should you recaulk a toilet?

• <div><p>Recaulk your toilet at least every five years. If you feel like your toilet is getting wobbly before that, it still might be time for a new caulking. Never directly place new caulk over existing caulk because that doesn&rsquo;t produce lasting results. Also, caulking over existing moldy caulk does not kill out the mold by suffocating it, so if you have mold, be sure to get rid of it before recaulking.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to replace a toilet seal ring?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-should-toilet-repairs-cost.htm">cost to replace a toilet seal ring</a> is around <b>$50 to $200</b> if you hire a pro to do the job. If you do it yourself, you&rsquo;ll only need to pay for the supplies. Wax rings alone cost anywhere from <b>$5 to $25</b> at hardware stores and can save you a lot of money compared to having a professional installation. At the same time, a licensed plumber knows how to properly install your new wax ring to prevent premature issues down the line.</p></div>

Q: Why do I have to hold the toilet lever down?

• <div><p>If you have to hold the toilet handle (also called the toilet lever) down to flush, you probably have a chain problem. A chain that cannot fully lift the flapper will close too early and not clear the toilet bowl. Try adjusting the chain length so there&rsquo;s about &frac12; inch of slack. </p></div>

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John Philip did an excellent job on my bathroom and kitchen remodel. His attention to detail, advice, and willingness to work with me to achieve the quality and look I wanted was second to none. I would highly recommend him to complete any home project you have.
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Bath Planet of Quad Cities

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In business since 2005

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"They were very professional, cared about talking care of the mess, showed us the way everything worked so we knew how to work everything. And I could tell that they were really into it to make me happy for what I was getting. Done. I would recommend Bath Planet for all my friends and other people who is looking for a bathroom remodel."

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"Austin and team installed the shower in a timely matter and it looks great super happy with the purchase!"

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"Very happy with my new Liberation walkin tub.I also love the special toilet. They also installed a sink/vanity for me. I recommend them if you want quality work."

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"You guys did a good job with the bathroom repairs. My 10-year old bathroom was starting to show age, but you completely transformed it."

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"Great! Punctual easy to work with cleaned up area when done"

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"Chris is an amazing worker and came in and worked fast. He was super nice and described exactly what he’d be doing. He’s redone my disposal (kitchen) and my faucet in the main bathroom. He is definitely the first person I would recommend to anyone needing home improvement!!"

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"Highly recommend this company if you need any basement waterproofing done, Very efficient and polite! They came out early morning and stayed to finish project till 8:30 pm; also never took any lunch or breaks! 125% satisfied"

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"i liked them but they had no one in my area"

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In business since 2023

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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"Sentri Homes provided the most professional flooring service I’ve ever had. The LVP installation turned out absolutely beautiful, and I was amazed at how quickly everything was completed without sacrificing quality. The crew was fast, accurate, and extremely detail-oriented from start to finish. Everything was installed cleanly, precisely, and with real craftsmanship. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far beyond what I expected. I would absolutely recommend Sentri Homes to anyone needing flooring installed."

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Toilets questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you’ll need 1 to 2 gallons of water for newer toilets or 3 to 5 gallons of water for older toilets. Rather than dumping the entire bucket in all at once, pour the water in slowly for the best results. If you’re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.

Toilet handles can get stuck for a couple of reasons, but it’s commonly an issue with the chain. Remove the lid and check the chain’s connection, running from the flapper to the handle arm. Sometimes the chain gets snagged on or against another part of the tank.

The chain might not have the right tension. For example, a chain that’s too short can make the handle feel stuck. Check that there’s some slack in the chain. Old, worn-out flappers can get stuck, too. In this case, you’ll need to see which size toilet flapper you need.

Recaulk your toilet at least every five years. If you feel like your toilet is getting wobbly before that, it still might be time for a new caulking. Never directly place new caulk over existing caulk because that doesn’t produce lasting results. Also, caulking over existing moldy caulk does not kill out the mold by suffocating it, so if you have mold, be sure to get rid of it before recaulking.

The average cost to replace a toilet seal ring is around $50 to $200 if you hire a pro to do the job. If you do it yourself, you’ll only need to pay for the supplies. Wax rings alone cost anywhere from $5 to $25 at hardware stores and can save you a lot of money compared to having a professional installation. At the same time, a licensed plumber knows how to properly install your new wax ring to prevent premature issues down the line.

If you have to hold the toilet handle (also called the toilet lever) down to flush, you probably have a chain problem. A chain that cannot fully lift the flapper will close too early and not clear the toilet bowl. Try adjusting the chain length so there’s about ½ inch of slack.

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