{
  "id": "toilet-service",
  "updated": "2026-09-09",
  "pages": {
    "hub": {
      "path": "/services/toilet-repair/",
      "title": "Toilet Repair & Installation in Sandy & Salt Lake Valley",
      "heading": "Toilet repair.\nEvery part explained.",
      "label": "Toilet repair & installation",
      "summary": "Running toilets, weak flushes, leaks and loose bases: explore the working parts in 3D and learn what a lasting toilet repair involves.",
      "intro": "A toilet should flush cleanly, refill quietly and sit solidly on the floor. When one of those changes, the right repair starts with finding the failed part. Here’s the whole system, from the water entering the tank to the seal beneath your feet.",
      "view": "whole",
      "chapters": [
        {
          "id": "tr-flush",
          "tab": "Running & refilling",
          "eyebrow": "Inside the tank",
          "title": "Find which water path stays open.",
          "text": "The fill valve admits fresh water. The flush valve holds that water in the tank until you press the handle. A running toilet can waste water through either path. Watch where the water goes after the tank fills.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Water keeps spilling into the overflow",
              "text": "The fill valve is still admitting water. Check its float movement and the marked tank level; service or replace a valve that will not shut off."
            },
            {
              "title": "The tank gets quiet, then refills again",
              "text": "Water is escaping between flushes. Check the flapper or canister seal and its seating surface. A tight or snagged chain can hold an otherwise good seal open."
            },
            {
              "title": "A jiggle of the handle stops it",
              "text": "Look at the lever and chain before replacing the fill valve. The linkage must lift the flush valve and then let it settle fully closed."
            }
          ],
          "link": "/services/toilet-repair/running-toilet-repair/",
          "link_label": "Find and repair the failed tank part",
          "view": "tank",
          "model_label": "the tank parts",
          "sources": [
            "kohler-parts"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-clogs",
          "tab": "Weak flush & clogs",
          "eyebrow": "Bowl and drain",
          "title": "Follow what happens to the bowl.",
          "text": "A weak flush can start with too little water leaving the tank or with trouble getting water out of the bowl. Watch the water level during the flush and check whether nearby drains react.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "The bowl rises, then drains slowly",
              "text": "A restriction is holding up discharge. A toilet auger reaches into the curved porcelain passage. A lodged toy or other solid object sometimes means lifting the toilet to remove it."
            },
            {
              "title": "The flush has little wash or momentum",
              "text": "Check the tank water level, flush-valve lift and bowl refill. Mineral deposits in the wash passages can also reduce performance."
            },
            {
              "title": "The shower backs up when the toilet flushes",
              "text": "That points toward a shared drain restriction. Clearing the toilet alone may leave the downstream blockage in place. Recurring trouble can call for a camera inspection."
            }
          ],
          "link": "/services/sewer-underground/",
          "link_label": "Understand shared-drain problems",
          "view": "bowl",
          "model_label": "the bowl and trapway",
          "sources": [
            "kohler-parts",
            "slc-wipes"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-field",
          "tab": "Leaks & loose bases",
          "eyebrow": "Below the bowl / real Holladay repair",
          "title": "The seal needs a solid connection.",
          "text": "The wax ring seals the toilet outlet to the drain. The flange holds the mounting bolts, and the floor supports the bowl. A lasting repair checks all three, especially when the toilet rocks.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Find the first wet point",
              "text": "A supply connector or tank gasket can drip down the porcelain. Water first appearing at the base during a flush brings the floor seal and flange into the inspection."
            },
            {
              "title": "Lift the bowl and inspect the flange",
              "text": "Broken bolt slots may need a secured repair ring. A cracked flange body or failed drain joint needs a different repair. New flooring can also leave the flange too low."
            },
            {
              "title": "Support it, seal it, test it",
              "text": "Dry-fit and support the bowl, install a fresh seal and secure it evenly. Test repeated flushes and the supply connection. Tightening harder can crack porcelain without fixing the support."
            }
          ],
          "link": "/services/toilet-repair/toilet-flange-wax-ring-repair/",
          "link_label": "See flange, wax-ring and floor repairs",
          "view": "flange",
          "model_label": "the floor connection",
          "sources": [
            "oatey-flange",
            "oatey-repair",
            "kohler-install"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-repair",
          "tab": "Repair or replace",
          "eyebrow": "Keep the fixture or change the fit",
          "title": "Let the failed part decide the work.",
          "text": "An intact toilet with a worn valve or seal is often worth repairing. Replacement earns its place when the porcelain is damaged, essential parts are unavailable or the toilet no longer fits the household.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Worn tank fittings",
              "text": "Match the flapper, canister seal or fill valve to the toilet. Several deteriorated parts can make a matched tank rebuild more practical than separate repairs."
            },
            {
              "title": "A leaking or rocking base",
              "text": "Inspect the floor connection before buying a new toilet. A new bowl still needs a sound flange, stable support and the right seal."
            },
            {
              "title": "Cracks, poor performance or an awkward fit",
              "text": "Cracked porcelain calls for replacement of the affected fixture. Once the drain is clear, repeated poor flushing, uncomfortable height or an unsuitable bowl shape can also make replacement worthwhile."
            }
          ],
          "link": "/services/toilet-repair/toilet-replacement-installation/",
          "link_label": "Choose and plan a replacement",
          "view": "whole",
          "model_label": "the complete toilet",
          "sources": [
            "kohler-spec",
            "kohler-install"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "faqs": [
        {
          "question": "Why does my toilet turn on for a few seconds when nobody used it?",
          "answer": "A small tank-to-bowl leak lowers the tank level until the fill valve switches on. A worn flapper or canister seal is a common cause. A dye test helps reveal the leak; the handle and chain also need to let the seal close fully."
        },
        {
          "question": "Can a toilet leak underneath without obvious water on the tile?",
          "answer": "Yes. A failing floor seal can let water reach the floor opening or subfloor. Staining below, odor and a moving bowl are reasons to inspect the connection."
        },
        {
          "question": "Why does the bowl stay low after a flush?",
          "answer": "The refill tube may be disconnected, obstructed or incorrectly positioned. The fill valve sends part of its water through that tube to restore the bowl level. The tube must be connected as the toilet and fill-valve instructions show."
        },
        {
          "question": "Does a bidet seat use water from the toilet bowl?",
          "answer": "It receives clean water from the household supply through a tee connection. The bowl catches the used wash water."
        },
        {
          "question": "Do you handle toilet replacement as well as repair?",
          "answer": "Yes. Mountain Man Plumbing repairs and replaces toilets, rebuilds floor connections and handles toilet supply and bidet-seat plumbing in Sandy and the Salt Lake Valley."
        }
      ]
    },
    "running": {
      "path": "/services/toilet-repair/running-toilet-repair/",
      "title": "Running Toilet Repair: Fill Valves, Flappers & Canister Seals",
      "heading": "Find the leak.\nStop the refill.",
      "label": "Running toilet repair",
      "summary": "Learn why a toilet keeps running or refills on its own, how a dye test works, and how fill valves, flappers and canister seals are repaired.",
      "intro": "A quiet leak through the tank outlet can make the fill valve cycle all day. A fill valve that fails to shut can send a continuous stream down the overflow. Watching the tank through one refill tells us which path the water is taking.",
      "view": "tank",
      "chapters": [
        {
          "id": "tr-tank-check",
          "title": "Watch where the water goes.",
          "text": "Lift the lid carefully and set it somewhere stable. Flush once, then watch the tank as it refills.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Water reaches the overflow",
              "text": "Check the marked water level and float movement. An over-adjusted or sticking fill valve can keep adding water after the tank is full."
            },
            {
              "title": "Water stays below the overflow, then drops",
              "text": "The flush outlet is leaking. Check the flapper or canister seal, its seating surface and anything holding it slightly open."
            },
            {
              "title": "The handle needs a jiggle",
              "text": "The lever or chain may be snagging or keeping the seal lifted. The chain needs enough slack for the seal to close and enough travel to lift it on a flush."
            },
            {
              "title": "The tank fills slowly or whistles",
              "text": "Check the supply valve, connector and fill-valve inlet for restricted flow. Sediment in the fill valve is a common service finding."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "kohler-parts"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-seals",
          "title": "Match the mechanism inside your tank.",
          "text": "Toilets use several flushing systems. The tank’s model number and the existing mechanism are more useful than the color of a replacement package.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Hinged flapper",
              "text": "A rubber or flexible-plastic flap lifts off the outlet. Its diameter, hinge arrangement and closing behavior need to match the toilet."
            },
            {
              "title": "Canister / tower",
              "text": "A cylinder lifts vertically and seals against a replaceable ring. The AquaPiston example in our model uses this arrangement. A worn seal can be serviced without replacing every tank part."
            },
            {
              "title": "Dual flush",
              "text": "Two flush choices operate a matched valve assembly. Button rods, cable mechanisms and seals vary by model."
            },
            {
              "title": "Pressure-assisted tank",
              "text": "An enclosed pressure vessel sits inside the porcelain tank. It uses its own service parts and procedures; identify the system before ordering a rebuild."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "kohler-parts"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-refill",
          "title": "The little tube has a big job.",
          "text": "The refill tube restores the bowl’s water after a flush. A disconnected tube can leave the bowl low even though the tank fills normally. On valves that use an overflow clip, the tube is held above the opening. Pushing its end deep into the overflow can start a siphon and cause repeated filling.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Bowl water is the gas seal",
              "text": "Water remains in the bowl and its curved trapway between flushes. Correct refill keeps that standing seal at its intended level."
            },
            {
              "title": "Set the tank to its marked level",
              "text": "The water line is part of the toilet’s flush design. Raising it to chase a weak flush wastes water and can send water into the overflow."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "fluidmaster"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-dye",
          "title": "A simple test for a silent tank leak.",
          "text": "Add a few drops of food coloring to the tank. Leave the toilet unflushed for 10 minutes. If color appears in the bowl, water is passing through the tank outlet. Flush the color away afterward. We then inspect the seal, its seat and the linkage to find what is preventing a tight closure.",
          "cards": [],
          "sources": [
            "epa-leaks"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-running-repair",
          "title": "Finish the repair with a full cycle.",
          "text": "Once the part is matched, we isolate the water, replace or service the failed component and set the water level. The final check includes a complete flush, bowl refill, fill-valve shutoff and a quiet period with no falling tank level. We check the supply connector and tank underside for leaks too.",
          "cards": [],
          "sources": [
            "kohler-install"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "faqs": [
        {
          "question": "Should I replace all the parts in the tank at once?",
          "answer": "If the other fittings are sound, replacing the failed seal or valve may be enough. Several aged or deteriorated components can make a matched rebuild more practical. The tank model determines which parts belong together."
        },
        {
          "question": "Is the dye test useful for a floor leak?",
          "answer": "The dye test checks water escaping from the tank into the bowl. A floor leak is traced separately at the supply, tank connections and floor seal."
        },
        {
          "question": "Can hard water affect the flush?",
          "answer": "Mineral deposits can restrict bowl wash passages and interfere with moving or sealing parts. Cleaning must suit the porcelain and mechanism; badly worn parts may still need replacement."
        }
      ]
    },
    "base": {
      "path": "/services/toilet-repair/toilet-flange-wax-ring-repair/",
      "title": "Toilet Flange & Wax Ring Repair: Leaks, Rocking & Floor Damage",
      "heading": "A solid base.\nA sealed connection.",
      "label": "Flange & wax ring repair",
      "summary": "See how the toilet flange, closet bolts, wax seal and floor work together, and what repairs a rocking or leaking toilet actually needs.",
      "intro": "The flange connects the toilet to the drain and gives the mounting bolts a solid anchor. The seal fills the gap between the porcelain outlet and that drain connection. A lasting repair restores both support and sealing.",
      "view": "flange",
      "chapters": [
        {
          "id": "tr-base-parts",
          "title": "Four parts doing different work.",
          "text": "Look underneath the raised toilet in the model. The pieces stack in the order they are installed.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Floor and support",
              "text": "The bowl bears on a sound finished floor. Stable shims support uneven contact points before the final seal is compressed."
            },
            {
              "title": "Closet flange",
              "text": "The flange’s mounting base rests on top of the finished floor in a new installation and is fastened into solid structure. Its pipe connection must also be sound."
            },
            {
              "title": "Wax or compatible wax-free seal",
              "text": "The seal compresses between the toilet outlet and flange to contain wastewater and sewer gas."
            },
            {
              "title": "Closet bolts",
              "text": "The two bolts secure the bowl to the flange. Even tightening holds the bowl without stressing the porcelain."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "oatey-flange",
            "oatey-wax"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-leak-trace",
          "title": "Trace the water before pulling the bowl.",
          "text": "Dry the area and follow the first wet point. A supply nut or tank bolt can drip down the porcelain and collect at the base. Water appearing at floor level during a flush leads us toward the seal and flange. Condensation on a cold tank has a different pattern: moisture forms over its surface.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Rocking loosens the seal",
              "text": "Every movement works the connection underneath. Repeatedly tightening the nuts can damage the porcelain while leaving a broken flange or uneven floor unresolved."
            },
            {
              "title": "The floor matters",
              "text": "Soft flooring, dark staining or damage visible from below can mean the supporting structure needs repair before the toilet is reset."
            }
          ],
          "sources": []
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-flange-repairs",
          "title": "Choose the repair that restores the connection.",
          "text": "With the bowl removed and old wax cleaned away, we can see the flange body, bolt slots, drain joint and surrounding floor.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Broken metal mounting ring",
              "text": "A suitable repair ring can restore bolt anchorage when the flange body and drain connection remain sound. The repair fastens securely to the floor."
            },
            {
              "title": "Flange buried by new flooring",
              "text": "A compatible, sealed extension system brings the connection to the proper height. The complete assembly still needs solid fastening."
            },
            {
              "title": "Cracked body or failed pipe joint",
              "text": "Replace the damaged flange or rebuild its drain connection. The replacement must suit the existing pipe material and available access."
            },
            {
              "title": "Damaged subfloor",
              "text": "Repair the support, establish the finished floor height, then secure the flange and reset the toilet."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "oatey-repair"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-reset",
          "title": "What a proper reset includes.",
          "text": "Dry-fit the toilet and place supports first. Install a fresh seal, lower the bowl squarely and compress it evenly. Secure the bolts without overtightening, reconnect the supply and test multiple flushes. Finish the base joint as required, and check below the floor where access allows. A toilet lifted after compressing a wax ring needs a new ring before resetting.",
          "cards": [],
          "sources": [
            "oatey-wax",
            "kohler-install"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "faqs": [
        {
          "question": "Will a thicker wax ring fix a rocking toilet?",
          "answer": "The bowl needs stable floor support and sound bolt anchorage. The ring supplies the seal; repairing the movement comes first."
        },
        {
          "question": "Does every flange repair require opening the ceiling below?",
          "answer": "Some mounting-ring and height repairs can be completed from above. A damaged flange body, drain fitting or inaccessible joint can require access below or through the floor."
        },
        {
          "question": "Is wax-free better than wax?",
          "answer": "Either can make a reliable seal when compatible with the flange height and toilet. We choose the seal for the actual connection and follow its installation instructions."
        }
      ]
    },
    "bidet": {
      "path": "/services/toilet-repair/bidet-seat-installation/",
      "title": "Bidet Seat Installation: Water Connection, Fit & Everyday Care",
      "heading": "Clean water.\nA better seat.",
      "label": "Bidet seat installation",
      "summary": "Explore a working bidet-seat model and learn about the supply tee, seat fit, electric and non-electric options, and cleaning the filter and wand.",
      "intro": "A bidet seat adds washing to the toilet you already have. A small tee supplies clean water, a mounting plate holds the seat, and the wand extends for washing. Electric versions add features such as warm water, seat heat and drying.",
      "view": "bidet",
      "chapters": [
        {
          "id": "tr-bidet-fit",
          "title": "Start with the shape of the toilet.",
          "text": "Match round or elongated bowl shape, the mounting-hole spacing and the room between the holes and tank. Skirted toilets and some one-piece designs need particular mounting hardware. The manufacturer’s fit chart helps check the exact combination.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "The example you can explore",
              "text": "Our model pairs a Kohler Cimarron elongated toilet with the PureWash E590, K-8298. Kohler lists this seat family as compatible with elongated Cimarron toilets."
            },
            {
              "title": "Check the whole fit",
              "text": "The seat should sit squarely on its bumpers, its lid should open clear of the tank, and the supply connections should remain reachable."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "bidet-fit",
            "bidet-spec"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-bidet-water",
          "title": "One supply, two destinations.",
          "text": "The tee fits at the toilet’s fill-valve inlet. One path continues into the tank; the other feeds the bidet seat. Gaskets seal the connections. The seat receives potable water directly from the supply, and used wash water falls into the bowl.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Non-electric seats and attachments",
              "text": "These use household water pressure and manual controls. Many provide an unheated wash; warm-water designs have their own connection requirements."
            },
            {
              "title": "Electric bidet seats",
              "text": "These need both water and an appropriate electrical supply. A GFCI detects an electrical imbalance and interrupts power to reduce shock risk. The K-8298 instructions call for a dedicated, grounded GFCI-protected outlet."
            },
            {
              "title": "Built-in protection",
              "text": "Use the manufacturer’s complete approved connection kit and backflow protection. Keep the supplied tee, hose and seals matched to the seat."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "bidet-install"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-bidet-use",
          "title": "Extend. Wash. Retract.",
          "text": "Select “Bidet seat” in the model and run a wash demo. The wand moves out from its housing and directs a small wash stream upward. Stop ends the stream and returns the wand. The real K-8298 has front and rear wash settings, position adjustment and an occupied-seat sensor.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "A weak spray",
              "text": "An inlet filter or spray tip can collect mineral deposits. The K-8298 guide explains filter cleaning and how to extend the wand for cleaning."
            },
            {
              "title": "Seat removal for cleaning",
              "text": "A release lets this seat slide off its mounting plate. Keep slack in the hose and cord so moving the seat does not strain either connection."
            },
            {
              "title": "Water near a connection",
              "text": "Stop using the wash function and close the water supply. A loose or damaged tee, gasket or hose needs attention before normal use resumes."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "bidet-care"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-bidet-visit",
          "title": "What we plan before installation.",
          "text": "We check seat compatibility, the toilet shutoff, the supply hose, mounting access and the route for the bidet hose. Electric models also need the outlet specified by their instructions; any new electrical work is coordinated separately. The installation ends with leak checks and a test of the wash and stop controls.",
          "cards": [],
          "sources": [
            "bidet-install"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "faqs": [
        {
          "question": "Will a bidet seat fit my existing toilet?",
          "answer": "Many round or elongated toilets accept a matching seat. Bowl shape, tank clearance and mounting-hole access determine the fit. Send the toilet and seat model numbers before buying."
        },
        {
          "question": "Does a bidet need a hot-water pipe?",
          "answer": "Many electric seats heat their incoming cold water internally. Non-electric models vary: some provide an unheated wash and some use a separate warm-water connection."
        },
        {
          "question": "Why does the bidet not spray when nobody is sitting on it?",
          "answer": "Many electric models have an occupied-seat sensor. It allows the normal wash controls to operate when the seat is in use. Cleaning modes can extend the wand separately, as described in the seat manual."
        }
      ]
    },
    "replace": {
      "path": "/services/toilet-repair/toilet-replacement-installation/",
      "title": "Toilet Replacement & Installation: Rough-In, Height & Flush Choices",
      "heading": "Get the fit right.\nThen set it solid.",
      "label": "Toilet replacement & installation",
      "summary": "A practical guide to toilet rough-in, bowl shape, seat height, flush systems, installation and what is included in a toilet replacement.",
      "intro": "A replacement toilet needs to fit the room, the drain position and the people using it. We check those details before removing the old toilet, then inspect the floor connection before the new one goes down.",
      "view": "",
      "chapters": [
        {
          "id": "tr-fit",
          "title": "The measurements that decide the fit.",
          "text": "Rough-in is the distance from the finished wall behind the toilet to the center of the floor outlet. For a conventional two-bolt toilet, the bolt centers give the usual reference. Measure from the wall surface, allowing for any baseboard in the way.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Drain location",
              "text": "12 inches is a common residential rough-in. Toilets made for 10 or 14 inches solve different layouts. Match the toilet’s published drawing to the existing connection."
            },
            {
              "title": "Round or elongated bowl",
              "text": "Elongated bowls offer more front-to-back space. Round-front bowls can help in tight bathrooms. Check door swing and the remaining space in front."
            },
            {
              "title": "Seat height",
              "text": "Bowl rim height and finished seat height are different measurements. A taller bowl can make sitting and standing easier for some users; shorter users may prefer a lower seat."
            },
            {
              "title": "One-piece or two-piece",
              "text": "Two-piece toilets have a separate tank and its gasket and bolts. One-piece toilets integrate tank and bowl. Skirted bases conceal the trapway and can change mounting and supply access."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "kohler-spec"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-flush-choices",
          "title": "Choose performance as well as water use.",
          "text": "WaterSense-labeled toilets are independently certified for both water efficiency and flushing performance. The 1.28-gallon Cimarron shown in our model is one example of a modern gravity toilet.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Gravity flush",
              "text": "Stored tank water supplies the flush. Flapper and canister designs release that water in different ways."
            },
            {
              "title": "Dual flush",
              "text": "Separate full and reduced flush choices let the user select a volume for the waste load."
            },
            {
              "title": "Pressure assisted",
              "text": "A pressure vessel inside the tank drives a forceful flush. It has distinct operating sound and replacement parts."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "epa-toilets",
            "kohler-parts"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-installation",
          "title": "The work behind a replacement.",
          "text": "We isolate and disconnect the supply, drain and remove the old toilet, and expose the flange. The floor, flange and supply valve are checked before installation continues.",
          "cards": [
            {
              "title": "Rebuild the base if needed",
              "text": "Broken bolt slots, a low flange or damaged flooring change the job. We explain what we found and price the needed repair before setting the new toilet."
            },
            {
              "title": "Set and connect",
              "text": "Establish stable support, install a new seal, secure the bowl, assemble the tank when separate and connect the supply without strain."
            },
            {
              "title": "Test it in use",
              "text": "Check every joint, run repeated flushes, confirm the bowl refills and the tank shuts off, and make sure the toilet stays solid under use."
            }
          ],
          "sources": [
            "kohler-install",
            "oatey-flange"
          ]
        },
        {
          "id": "tr-quote",
          "title": "What to include in the conversation.",
          "text": "Tell us whether you are supplying the toilet, whether the existing bowl rocks or leaks, and whether you want a bidet seat. Photos of the whole toilet, supply valve and base help. A replacement estimate should make the toilet, removal, installation materials, disposal and any flange or supply repair easy to understand.",
          "cards": [],
          "sources": []
        }
      ],
      "faqs": [
        {
          "question": "Can the drain stay where it is?",
          "answer": "A toilet selected for the existing rough-in can usually use the same outlet position. Moving the toilet to another location involves drain and vent planning as part of a remodel."
        },
        {
          "question": "Should I replace the supply hose too?",
          "answer": "We inspect the hose, nuts and gaskets during replacement. An aged, damaged or poorly fitting connector is replaced with one that fits the new toilet without tension or kinks."
        },
        {
          "question": "Can a new toilet cure frequent clogs?",
          "answer": "A better-performing toilet can help when the old fixture is the problem. An obstruction or defect farther down the drain still needs its own repair."
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "kohler-spec",
      "title": "Kohler Cimarron K-31648 dimensions",
      "url": "https://techcomm.kohler.com/techcomm/pdf/K-31648_spec_US-CA_Kohler_en.pdf"
    },
    {
      "id": "kohler-install",
      "title": "Kohler toilet installation instructions",
      "url": "https://techcomm.kohler.com/techcomm/pdf/1476134-2.pdf"
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    {
      "id": "kohler-parts",
      "title": "Kohler toilet service-parts guide",
      "url": "https://resources.kohler.com/webassets/kpna/brochures/Toilet_ServiceParts_Brochure_FINAL.pdf"
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    {
      "id": "fluidmaster",
      "title": "Fluidmaster refill-tube installation",
      "url": "https://www.fluidmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/400AH-PerforMAX-Fill-valve-English.pdf"
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      "id": "oatey-flange",
      "title": "Oatey: installing a toilet flange",
      "url": "https://www.oatey.com/resources/project-guides/install-toilet-flange"
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      "id": "oatey-repair",
      "title": "Oatey: repairing a toilet flange",
      "url": "https://www.oatey.com/resources/project-guides/how-repair-toilet-flange"
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      "id": "oatey-wax",
      "title": "Oatey: setting a new wax seal",
      "url": "https://www.oatey.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/How%20to%20Install%20a%20Wax%20Ring.pdf"
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      "url": "https://techcomm.kohler.com/techcomm/pdf/K-8298_spec_US-CA_Kohler_en.pdf"
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    {
      "id": "bidet-fit",
      "title": "Kohler bidet-seat compatibility chart",
      "url": "https://www.kohler.com/content/dam/kohler-com-NA/Lifestyle/PDP-PDF/bidet-toilet-seat-f-and-b-compatibility-guide-24-3301-0924.pdf"
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    {
      "id": "bidet-install",
      "title": "Kohler bidet-seat installation",
      "url": "https://techcomm.kohler.com/techcomm/pdf/1233549-2.pdf"
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    {
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      "title": "Kohler bidet-seat operation and cleaning",
      "url": "https://techcomm.kohler.com/techcomm/pdf/1441872-5.pdf"
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      "id": "epa-toilets",
      "title": "EPA WaterSense: residential toilets",
      "url": "https://www.epa.gov/watersense/residential-toilets"
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    {
      "id": "epa-leaks",
      "title": "EPA WaterSense: checking toilet leaks",
      "url": "https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week"
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    {
      "id": "slc-wipes",
      "title": "Salt Lake City: what not to flush",
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