Ever since government regulations went into effect for water conservation, many of the newer models have had issues flushing. Frustrating! But now there is hope. Many of the newer toilet designs have greatly improved the flush. And, it won't cost you an arm and a leg to replace your old toilet. That is, if you do it yourself. And many of you can do it.
Remove the old toilet. Make sure you turn the water supply valve to off. Then flush to remove water in the tank and in the bowl. Then disconnect the water supply line. Then unbolt the toilet from the floor. Now lift it off and discard. Remove the old wax at the flange where the toilet sits.
Now install a new wax ring before you forget. I like the type with the rubber flange and extra wax. Before you set the toilet bowl on the wax ring, bolt the tank into place and make sure it is firm but not overly tight. Make sure the flange bolts are securely lined up with the slots at the base of the toilet. Now set the bowl on the wax ring so that the bolts come up through the slots. Press the bowl down on the wax ring until the base touches the floor. Now put the base to the bolt cover on, then the washers, then the nut.
Now you are ready to hook up the water supply line. Allow a little water into the tank and check for leaks. If there are no leaks, turn the water on and let the tank fill. Most manufacturers have pre-set the water lever for the tank. Flush. If everything works okay install the tank top.
Now, to finish off the project you may have to trim the tops of the anchor bolts. Score the anchor bolts with a hack saw or side cutters about 1/4 inch above the nuts. Then with a pliers, snap the bolt tops off. Now install the bolt covers.
Don't forget to install the seat! Caulk around the base if you wish.
Wallah! Your project cost you about $150. But you saved about $200. $200 can buy a lot of starbucks!
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