Install Toilet Lift Arm

Featuring a durable plastic arm that adjusts in both length and angle to fit most toilet models and make installation simple.

Install toilet lift arm. Those that replace your existing seat and those that raise the height of your existing seat. Turn it clockwise to loosen it and counterclockwise to tighten it. How to replace a toilet handle rod. How to replace a toilet lift chain in 6 steps.

How to install a toilet lift arm. 2 unhook the lift chain. Before replacing the tank lid turn back on the water supply and let the tank refill with water. Some raised toilet seats also have support arms which can help steady you while moving on and off the seat.

Next attach the chain clip to the best usable hole in the toilet handle arm. In a new home there may be small details that are missed during the original inspections. When you flush a toilet the handle lifts a metal or plastic rod that s connected to the tank s drainage mechanism by a chain. Note which hole the chain is hooked to there are usually three or more holes on the arm and then unhook the clasp that holds the chain to the arm.

Now try out your new toilet handle. You ll see that the handle is attached to a long arm inside the tank and that the arm is linked to a chain that lifts the flush valve. Keep in mind that the nut that holds the lever arm to the tank has reverse threads. Just unscrew the broken lever arm pull it out through the hole in the tank and install a new one.

Turn the water to the toilet off by closing the shut off valve located under the toilet tank and where the water comes out of the wall. To replace a toilet fill valve start by turning off the water valve directly below the toilet. Matching bathroom decor is easy with multiple toilet handle finishes including chrome metal white plastic and brushed nickel metal designs all showcasing adjustable plastic arms. I d love to hear about it.

Next flush the toilet and hold the lever down to remove as much water as possible from the tank. Both types of raised seats are fairly easy and quick to install. Did this video help you. If the rod is broken or bent.

If a toilet will not flush one of the common causes is a broken lift arm. It should lift the small arm which will pull the chain which then lifts the rubber flapper and flushing the toilet. You can get rid of any excess water by using a turkey baster wet dry vacuum or old towels. 3 remove the old handle.

Fixing or replacing a broken flush lever or toilet handle is an easy five minute job that anyone can do. In general there are two types of raised toilet seats. If the problem isn t fixed you may need to adjust the toilet chain again.