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Toilet Handle Replacement

If the flush handle on your toilet breaks, you really have no options outside of toilet handle replacement as there just isn't much you can do to repair them in most cases. These days, the majority of residential toilet handles are made of plastic, even the metallic looking handles are often a metallic finish over a plastic part, so when they break, they just need to be replaced. The good news here is that a new flush handle can be purchased for under ten dollars, of course if you do wish to get a "good" metal handle you will need to spend a little more.

So lets get into some of the reasons for problems with a common toilet handle. Plastic can become brittle over time, it just happens. On occasion a flush handle will crack and even break off completely. In addition, the back side of the handle where it connects to the tank is also often plastic and can break or the threads can get stripped and become loose or fall off all together. There are of course a number of other potential problems that could arise from age and/or misuse, but regardless of why or how it breaks, if its broken it needs to be replaced.

Below we have covered the steps you will need to replace your toilet handle quickly and easily. As always, if you have any questions about the following steps or other common toilet repair questions, please feel free to contact us.

Simple Toilet Handle Replacement:

Step #1: Before we get started, it is always recommended to turn off the water supply to your toilet. Granted, you are probably not at risk of flooding your bathroom while changing out a flush handle but, its just good practice to turn off the water before any plumbing repairs are made. Most homes have a water valve located on the wall behind the toilet. Turn it all the way off before proceeding.

Step #2: Open the toilet tank lid and disconnect the chain that connects to the end of the flush handle bar inside. The chain should be attached with a small hook or something similar.

Step #3: Unscrew the nut from the backside of the flush handle on the inside of the tank. This nut keeps the flush handle in place and they are typically backwards threaded, so it will turn the opposite direction you think it should. You will need a large crescent wrench or pair of pliers to remove it. Once loosened, slide the nut all the way down over the bar and set it to the side.

Step #4: Pull out the old flush handle and dispose of it. It should slide out at an angle to get the whole bar through the tank.

Step #5: Now its time to install the new toilet handle. Simply repeat the steps above in reverse order for quick installation. Remember to give the toilet a few practice flushes once installed to make sure that it is working properly.

That is all there is to it. You have now completed your first toilet handle replacement job and your toilet should be flushing again.

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