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URGENT TOLIET HELP!!
my mom flushed the toilet and broke the handle and it has split, there is no chain....of course she blames me but she had a stroke and she doesn't remember like she used too..anyway, is there anyway the handle can be replaced by a nonprofessional without having to replace the entire toilet and overpay a plumber? thanks
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Go to any Ace Hardware store, Lowe's or Home Depot. In the Plumbing Aisle are all the parts you need. Ask the Assistant in that area for help in selecting the parts you need by explaining what broke. They will help you select the replacement parts. You may need a small adjustable wrench to loosen the nut holding the handle in place. If you don't have one you should be able to find a small inexpensive adjustable wrench in the tool section of the store.
On the back of the package there should be step by step instructions to follow in replacing the handle. If your not sure you can explain what you need and you have a smartphone take several pictures of the inner workings of the toilet which clearly will show the broken parts.
Once you have the replacement parts it should take all of ten to fifteen minutes to make the repair.
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THese moving parts of the toilet tend to wear out over time so its not uncommon to have to replace the inner workings in the tank and the handle that moves them. I am sure there are kits to fix that come with and without the handle as its usually the stopper and chain that end up breaking. I'd call my local hardware and explain my situation and what parts I need and ask if they carry it and what the cost is. That way you can call other places nearby and get a good price.
If you have trouble installing it yourself, you can always go knocking on the door of a male neighbor who is a handy man and beg for his help. I did that even thou I had a husband but an extra pair of hands and muscle was needed for 5 minutes and I needed to find a strong guy cus I couldn't help the hubby. People are usually very willing to help if asked.
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