Plumbing
How to Replace a Toilet Wax Ring
A leaky wax ring causes water stains on the ceiling below, rotted subfloor, and that unmistakable sewer smell creeping into the bathroom — and a new wax ring costs $5-10 and takes about an hour to swap yourself versus $150-300 to call a plumber. The job isn't complicated, but a handful of small mistakes (stacking rings, overtightening bolts, missing a cracked flange) turn a simple fix into a re-do. This guide walks you through shutting off the water, pulling the toilet cleanly, inspecting the flange, setting the new ring, and resealing everything so your bathroom stays dry for another decade.
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