Toilet is leaking!?

Question

All the water in my toilet drains from the bowl and seems to be leaking out the bottom of the drain. In addition, when flushed, the toilet does not suck anything up (ie the TP remains in the bowl), but the bowl fills (only to rapidly drain again). Someone told me that water leaking from the base means it needs a new was ring. Yet another person said that even if the wax ring is broken, that should not affect the toilet's "flushing ability" or cause water to drain from the bowl aand the fact that the toilet is flushing the paper and that the bowl is draining has nothing to do wih the wax ring. This same thing happened a few months ago (first noticed b/c the water started leaking from the base and then noticed the bowl wouldn't hold water) and after letting the toilet sit with no use for several weeks it appeared to fixed itself and worked fine--no leaking at the base and no water draining from the bowl. NOw the problem is back What the heck is going on????? Help!!

Answer 1

do you have a septic system or a standard waste system (city waste) you have two things going on you do have a wax ring problem if the water is leaking out of the bowl and onto the floor from the base of the toilette. Second you have a partial obstruction in the u bend of the drain out let. You need either rid x if you have a septic system or a drain snake for the standard system. After you clear the u bend and get the toilette to flush properly then you need to get a wax ring about 5 bucks. Turn off the water supply to the toilette disconnect the toilette base and remove the worn wax ring and replace it. Be careful no to over tighten the bolts or you will crack the porcelain base.

Answer 2

Fixing Leaky Tanks and Bowls
About this Project
A puddle of water on the floor near the toilet can be fixed in several ways. On a hot, humid day, condensation dripping from the cool outside of the tank or bowl could be substantial enough to make a puddle. You can simply live with it or install rigid-foam tank insulation.

A chronic leak probably means a faulty water supply connection, spud gasket, or wax ring. Often you simply need to tighten the hold-down bolts to solve the problem. A crack in a tank can sometimes be patched from the inside with silicone sealant. A cracked bowl should be replaced.

Time
About two hours to replace a spud gasket or a wax ring.

Skills
No special skills, but be careful not to crack the toilet.

Tools
Wrenches, screwdriver, and putty knife.
About two hours to replace a spud gasket or a wax ring.

Skills
No special skills, but be careful not to crack the toilet.

Tools
Wrenches, screwdriver, and putty knife.

Common Repairs
A leak at the water supply line

fixing supply line

If the leak comes from where the water supply enters the tank, first tighten the locknut. If that doesn't work, shut off the water, flush the toilet, and sponge out the water that remains in the tank. Disconnect the water supply line, remove the locknut, and replace the old beveled gasket and rubber washer with new ones.

Time
About two hours to replace a spud gasket or a wax ring.

Skills
No special skills, but be careful not to crack the toilet.

Tools
Wrenches, screwdriver, and putty knife.

A leak between the tank and bowl

tank and bowl

Extended use can cause the tank hold-down bolts to loosen enough to produce a leak at the spud gasket. Use a screwdriver and a wrench to tighten the bolts to squeeze the tank against the spud gasket. If the leak persists, shut off the water, flush, and sponge out any water. Detach the supply line, remove the hold-down bolts, lift out the tank, and replace the spud gasket (see Replacing Toilets, Related Projects). Reassemble.

Older style connections

wrench and fitting

With some old toilets, the tank connects to the bowl with a fitting. If leaks develop at either end of the fitting, tightening the nuts may stop the leak. If not, take the toilet apart, and replace any worn parts at a plumbing supply source.

A leak at the base of the bowl

fixing base

If the bowl is cracked, you'll have to replace it. If the bowl is sound, try gently tightening the hold-down nuts (see Replacing Toilets, Related Projects). If that doesn't stop the leak, replace the wax ring. Begin by shutting off the water, flushing the toilet, and sponging out any remaining water. Disconnect the water supply line, and remove the nuts on the hold-down bolts. Lift out the toilet. Scrape away the old wax ring and any old putty on the bottom of the bowl. Press a new wax ring in place according to the manufacturer's directions. Reinstall the toilet.

Time
About two hours to replace a spud gasket or a wax ring.

Skills
No special skills, but be careful not to crack the toilet.

Tools
Wrenches, screwdriver, and putty knife

Answer 3

Teddy Bear obviously pasted something from a website!!


It's more than likely you have a partial clog in the sewer line.....you definitely need a new wax ring indicated by the water showing up on the floor when you flush.....but you should call a plumber for he will probably need to snake your sewer line to clear the partial blockage that is more than likely causing the water to be pulled from the bowl.....It's also possible, tho not likely, that your bowl is cracked....I have seen that once before and the toilet needed replacing but like I said....it's not likely

Answer 4

you have to have a cracked toilet bowl! ( I don't care if you can't see the crack). flushing the toilet forces water and um, uh, other stuff up hill slightly and then down, creating a suction as it does so the toilet empties. once it has emptied, the suction action stops, and water trickling into the bowl stays in the bowl. The reason it FIXED itself is because letting it sit allowed the minerals in the water to scab over the crack ( I don't care if you can't see the minerals) Bottom line, you need a new toilet

Answer 5

You need to either
a) have a plumber come and take a look, or
b) get a new toilet.

If I were you, I'd take the first option, because the problem with your toilet could be in the plumbing. A new toilet can't fix that!

Here's a website that should help you....
http://www.cidnetwork.com/Maintenance-toilet-problems.htm

For more, just go to google and type in "toilet problems".
Good Luck!

Answer 6

You need a new toilet. They start at about $40. It is something you can do yourself. Be patient and do a step-by step operation. I am a woman and have been plumbing for years. I like a man who is willing to try. Go for it.

Answer 7

You may have a venting issue with the main sewer stack or your toilet is clogged. You may need to have it snaked out or cleaned by a plumber.

Answer 8

It sounds like your bowl is cracked. It may or may not be visible. You will need to replace the toilet. It is relatively easy to do yourself.

Answer 9

check for Como cracked...heat and cold is the part of more or less leak...replace the Como & wax ring as the same time all together....go to Home Depot to ask them associat to show you to do it yourself...it easy to replace...maximum cost roughly $80.00.

Answer 10

You will need to replace the entire toilet. Do not do it yourself.Call a plumber.