Toilet Problems and how to Fix them.

The toilet cistern / tank has a cold feel and is wet on the outside / Toilet Tank Sweats

There are a few fixes for this problem. The cold water in the toilet tank and the warm air in the bathroom will cause moisture to collect on the tank and cause pooling of water. Then the water drips onto the floor resulting in a dampness and clamminess in the bathroom.

One fix is the polystyrene insulation kit from the hardware store. You must first empty the tank and dry it completely with a hair dryer or similar. Then you line the toilet tank by glueing the styrene foam on with a waterprof glue. This insulates the cold water from the tank so it's not transferring the coldness of the water to the tank, which results in condensation on the outside of the tank.

Another method is by installing a hot water 'mixer' valve. This may work but the costs of the use of the hotwater might be a bit of a drama. Also be careful not to run too hot a water into the toilet tank because it can crack the tank. There are also kits available that will fit at the base of the tank that will capture the moisture and drain it off.

With any of these fixes the fitting of an exhaust fan to help remove the humidity from the bathroom when showering will help. Also if water is constantly dripping into the bowl then see those sections in the Toilet F.A.Q. for the fix because if there is a constant replacement of water in the tank then the existing water does not have the chance to heat to the natural room temperature. So there will be the cold of the tank against the warmth of the room, creating condensation.For reference see our diagram of a toilet

Toilet problems and how to fix them.

• Exploded view of a toilet
• Water on floor around the toilet
• Pressing the flush button or handle has no effect
• There's the sound of trickling water in the toilet
• The toilet cistern / tank has a cold feel and is wet on the outside/ swetting
• The toilet cistern / tank takes a long time to refill after flushing
• Shower pressure drops when I'm in the shower / Flushing the toilet makes the water in the shower become too hot
• The toilet leaks after flushing between the tank / cistern and bowl only right after flushing
• There is a groaning sound about a minute after you have flushed
• After flushing the toilet water keeps running until you jiggle the handle or push the button again
• Water is leaking between the cistern / tank and bowl, slowly but constantly
• The toilet starts refilling all by itself
• Toilet blockage or toilet is blocked or plugged, and it takes two flushes to clear

Toilet Repair F.A.Q.S.

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