The other night I noticed a leak around the base of the toilet and decided to replace it with a Toto Drake, since it kept clogging too. After taking the old toilet off the drain, I'm surprised I didn't have bigger problems: The old flange is 1/2" under the the tile surface and the two stacked wax rings appear not to have even made contact with the toilet in some places. There was hardly any wax stuck to the toilet. Luckily, the floor does not seem to be damaged.
I figured I move ahead with either a Fernco waxless seal or a flange extension ring. However, upon closer inspection, I noticed a long crack next to the upper bolt in the picture below. You can see it as a thin, almost vertical line.
If the flange needs to be replaced, that's probably more DIY that I was bargaining for, so I may need to call a plumber. Is there a repair for this that can be considered a permanent solution, and in that case, do you have a suggestion for specific parts?
Thanks so much in advance!
I figured I move ahead with either a Fernco waxless seal or a flange extension ring. However, upon closer inspection, I noticed a long crack next to the upper bolt in the picture below. You can see it as a thin, almost vertical line.
If the flange needs to be replaced, that's probably more DIY that I was bargaining for, so I may need to call a plumber. Is there a repair for this that can be considered a permanent solution, and in that case, do you have a suggestion for specific parts?
Thanks so much in advance!