Replacing a Toilet Flange | Plumbing 101

Don’t let a leaking toilet flange ruin your day!
In this video, we'll show you how to replace a broken toilet flange like a pro. With our step-by-step guide and witty commentary, you won't be left in the dark when it comes to tackling this tricky job. So don't wait! Become a certified plumbing genius today with our simple guide on replacing a broken toilet flange and start taking control of your home repair projects.

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Thanks for watching! I'm Roger Wakefield, The Expert Plumber, and welcome to my channel. On this channel, it's ALL about plumbing. We play games, we experiment, and we have FUN here, talking and learning about all things plumbing!
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[virgil]

Im all for DYI, and this video was excellent. It also showed me that I would 100% hire someone to do this for me, due to my abilty of screwing things up and making them worse than they originally are.

[sandibennett]

Thank you for a most helpful tutorial video. I was able to remove the incredibly intimidating flange without calling a plumber. Saved me at least $200. Thank you very much!

[ravedge]

Man I wish I had 1/2 the knowledge you have. Plumbing by far is the most thankless job but I am sure glad you are around to make it feel good again!

[robgausepohl]

Aloha, I use Set Rite toilet flange extensions as a shim under the glue on flange. It brings it up to the right height and you can drill through to securely set the flange with tapcons. It’s much faster than than any cement product. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.

[kallneal-graham]

By far my LEAST favorite repair! I’ve always preferred/enjoyed new construction, but service and repair is a craft in its own league. It’s like a wholly different skill set. It’s always something! Especially in Bakersfield you see a lot of hokie pokie home repairs and installations.. like Arizona bends glued under slabs with pipe dope… sheeez! Now you have to address that and explain to the homeowner they got screwed… not for me man. Hats off and thank you to all the service and repair tradesmen; you guys are genuine craftsmen. I love the channel, Roger! It’s great to see a man taking pride in his craft.

[brrrayday]

you know you're going to have a long day when you pull a toilet up and you see a broken flange in a slab floor. better have some inside-cutters! oh, and heaven help you if they installed the plumbing fitting-tight. in that case, you better have a sharp saw and a lot of patience. and you don't need a wetvac to empty the toilet, a few hard pumps with a good plunger will do the trick to empty the toilet trap

[USBestCountryonEarth]

Anyone else notice the cut marks on the old pipe? I wonder if that severely compromises the integrity of the old drain pipe and how to avoid getting those cut marks. I know that if the flange pipe is glued to the old plumbing than its difficult to remove the flange so cutting with a jigsaw seems like the only option.

[Javii]

I’ve replaced 5 toilets now and it took me 4 times to finally stop using a sponge to get all the water out. I used a Smart Water bottle with the little spout style mouthpiece to suck up all the water like a bulb syringe and it worked so well! I thought it was ‘Smart’

[karguy]

Scoring the pipe ID with the saw was a mistake. Lightly cleaning the ID with some 180 grit sandpaper would provide an adequate gluing surface. Those deep cuts you made ruined the watertight integrity of the drain.

[tnito]

So different to the European installations, we use 90mm PVC pipe, then there is a 90 to 110 mm adapter, on that opening we install a toilet rubber connector that fits snuggly in that 110mm opening where the porcelain will also fit snuggly in that rubber connector. Also out toilets have less water on the bowl but has a larger opening so they very rarely clog. American toilets use a siphonic discharge system so they have narrow discharge paths while European use a washdown system where water pushes everything out.

[jeffmichaels]

Perfect example why tapcons are garbage. I like how he pretended like he didn't break the second one off and brushed it with his finger like nobody saw that.

[disquiet]

Soldered a lead flange today, and the customer was salty about the price... had to explain to him that it's like doing surgery and precision, and focus is key

[ArturoM]

I'm a floor guy by trade, plumber by obligation! This videos actually very helpful. Let's me know im doing the right thing by involving plumbers to do this part. Thank you..will definitely continue to pass that part of the job to you profesional plumbers! 🎉

[tjminasi]

Roger? Did you NOT use pvc cement on the flange when fit into the floor, just primer? I didn’t see the cement application step? Is this so that the flange can easily be removed at a later time for repair?

[jlupien]

I'll give you a tip. Don't use an impact driver with those Tapcon cement screws. Use a regular drill. The impact driver is what's causing them to snap.

[humanbotforyou]

It is nice to see another professional on the other side of the country repairing a toilet flange in concrete in the same way I do. Makes me feel like I am doing something right lol

[amattson]

It really doesnt matter if the flange is flush with the floor or raised a 1/4" above the finished floor. Its very possible to get a 100% sealed toilet either way. Your finished floor being level is important. Also i prefer not to caulk around toilet..for one caulk gets nasty over time and for two if there is a potential leak its better to see it right away. Btw..i'm a tile guy, not a plumber so this is just my experience.

[humanbotforyou]

Do you always use those metal ring flanges? I am on the fence with using them. I like the convenience of the spinning piece of metal, but I like solid flange for rigidity. At least the concrete didn't blow out when using the tapcons!! Always a plus!!!

[andreyka]

I literally have to do this right now. Perfect timing !

[MLDIYSH]

This is why I won’t use plastic flanges. I’ll use the plastic stainless steel combo flanges and securely fasten with four screws. Never had one fail. Big Bertha can really put a beating on them plastic flanges when she sits down.