Why is the toilet base leaking?
In the past 10 days, "toilet base leaking" has become one of the hot search topics among home maintenance topics. Many netizens reported that there was water leakage at the toilet base at home, but they did not know the cause or solution. This article will systematically analyze the common causes, troubleshooting methods and solutions of toilet base leakage, and attach recent relevant hot data.
1. Recent hot search data related to toilet leakage
| Hot search platform | Search keywords | Search volume trends | heat cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baidu | How to fix a leaking toilet base | up 37% | last 7 days |
| Toilet Leaking Repair Cost | No. 8 on the hot search list | March 15 | |
| Douyin | Fix a leaking toilet yourself | 5.2 million views | Last 10 days |
| little red book | Toilet waterproof glue replacement | 12,000 collections | this week |
2. Analysis of common causes of toilet base leakage
1.Seal ring aging and failure: The wax seal ring (flange ring) at the connection between the toilet and the drain pipe will harden and crack after 5-8 years of use, causing water seepage.
2.Installation foundation is loose: Loose toilet fixing bolts will cause gaps between the base and the floor, causing vibration during flushing and causing water leakage.
3.ceramic cracks: There are tiny cracks in the toilet body (mostly in winter), and water will seep out from the cracks.
4.Waterproof glue failure: The waterproof sealant on the edge of the base has aged and fallen off, losing its waterproofing effect.
3. Troubleshooting steps
| steps | How to operate | Judgment criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dry cloth test | Wipe around the base with a dry paper towel | Leakage occurs when paper towels are wet |
| 2. Color test | Add food coloring to water tank | Color appearing on the base = internal leakage |
| 3. Shake test | Shake the toilet with both hands | If there is obvious shaking, the base needs to be reinforced. |
| 4. Colloidal examination | Observe the status of the sealant | Blackened and cracked, needs to be replaced |
4. Solution comparison table
| Question type | Tools required | Repair steps | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seal replacement | New flange ring, wrench | Disassemble the toilet→replace the sealing ring→reset | 50-150 yuan |
| Reinforced base | Expansion bolts, glass glue | Tighten the bolts → apply sealant | 30-80 yuan |
| crack repair | Ceramic glue, sandpaper | Polish → Glue → Curing | 40-200 yuan |
| full replacement | New toilet set | Remove old toilet → install new toilet | 500-2000 yuan |
5. Recent hot repair cases
1.Internet celebrity DIY repair car rollover: A short video blogger used AB glue to repair a crack in the toilet. After 3 days, the glue fell off, causing a complete leak, triggering a discussion about professional repairs.
2.Freeze crack rights protection incident: A large number of frozen and cracked toilets appeared in a residential area in the north. The owners and the property owners had disputes over maintenance responsibilities. The related topic has been read 3.8 million times.
3.Complaints about smart toilet leakage: Several brands of smart toilets were exposed to leaking water from their bases, and the manufacturers responded that it was related to improper installation of water and electricity interfaces.
6. Prevention Suggestions
1. Check the sealing status of the toilet base once a year
2. Keep the bathroom temperature above 5℃ in winter
3. Avoid using strong acidic cleaners to corrode the sealant
4. It is recommended to replace all seals when reinstalling the toilet.
From the above analysis, it can be seen that the leakage of the toilet base requires targeted measures according to the specific reasons. It is recommended that ordinary users give priority to professional repair services when encountering water leakage problems to avoid greater losses caused by improper handling on their own. Recent related hot searches also show that the choice of correct maintenance methods is as important as the quality of installation.
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