If there’s still some water at the bottom of your toilet tank, soak it up with a sponge or cleaning cloth so it doesn’t drip out when you remove it. If the tank starts refilling as soon as you stop flushing it, then you didn’t turn the water supply off completely. Make sure the valve is turned completely counterclockwise or else water will still leak through.
There may still be some water left inside the hose or in your tank, so keep a towel or bucket nearby to catch any spills.
Toilet tanks usually have 2-3 bolts that secure them onto the bowl.
Contact your local waste management facility to find out how to properly dispose of your tank. You do not need to save the flush mechanisms from your old tank since the new tank will come with them.
Many hardware or plumbing stores have universal toilet tanks that you can use on any type of bowl. Otherwise, you may have to buy a tank that matches the exact model of toilet you have.
If your tank doesn’t come with a tank-to-bowl gasket, then you can buy one that’s the same size as the toilet tank’s hole from your local hardware store.
Some toilet tanks may have large rubber pieces that you push into the holes on the bottom of your toilet tank rather than use rubber washers. Consult with your tank’s installation manual to see if any pieces install differently.
Be careful not to move the tank around too much after you set it on the bowl so you don’t accidentally scratch either piece.
Make sure the rubber washers are on the inside of the tank when you put in the bolts or else your toilet will leak when it fills up. Some tanks have another set of rubber washers you need to put onto the bolts after you place them through the tank. Not every toilet tank will have another set of washers.
If the tank is leaning, then loosen or tighten one of the nuts holding it in place before checking if the tank is level again.
Every refill hose and flush valve will connect differently depending on the tank you have.
You can use the same supply hose that was attached to your other tank.
If the toilet tank is leaking, turn off the water supply and drain it again. Try tightening the bolts and supply hose slightly to see if it fixes the problem. If the toilet is still leaking, you may need to contact a plumber to look at the toilet for you.
