Introduction
Fix your toilet before the wobble becomes a major problem.Have you ever had a toilet in your home you dreaded sitting on because of the annoying wobble? Well, it’s time to finally fix it. The wobble can cause additional issues if left unaddressed.
Several things could cause a toilet to wobble — loose bolts, an uneven or rotting floor, or a damaged toilet flange. Some people assume they need to replace the toilet, when it usually requires a quick fix any DIYer can handle.
The toilet I worked on wobbled because of loose bolts. All I did was remove the plastic caps, grab a wrench and gently tighten the nuts on the bolts. This is pretty common. Over time, the bolts that secure the toilet to the floor come loose .
When to call a pro
If you can’t get your toilet to stop wobbling after following these steps, or discover more difficult plumbing issues you don’t feel comfortable DIY-ing — say, spongy flooring or a leaky toilet flange — contact a professional plumber or general contractor.
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