Your toilet is a simple, relatively straightforward device. Knowing how the various parts work and how to repair them will ...

Before I get to the inner toilet components and how they help flush, it's necessary to have a quick overview of what's on the outside. Nate Hudelson, a master plumber at Schlueter Plumbing in ...

Broken components aren’t the only reason to replace a toilet, though. Toilet technology has come a long way, especially in recent years, Decker says.

Save water—and your sanity—by learning how to fix a running toilet in no time. An easy home repair could be as simple as getting a new flapper chain or adjusting the water level ...

Those in-tank cleaning discs or tablets will also shorten the life of the working parts in your toilet, says Mark Collins, a fifth-generation plumber, and the CEO of 1-800-Plumber + Air ...

A small leak, which can be caused by tiny cracks or deterioration of toilet components like the flapper, can waste an extra 158 gallons a day. Based on current water rates, that adds $248 to your ...

A toilet is made up of more components than just the bowl and cistern. To thoroughly clean your toilet you need to get acquainted with all its parts.