Why does lid on toilet fall ? - Kohler Toilet Seat - Elongated Front Quiet Close Quick Release - Cachet by

Hi,

First, carefully remove your tank lid, and place it where it won't break or fall. Look for a four-digit number located on the back of the tank, near the water level mark. This is your tank model number. If the number starts with a two, it is a one-piece toilet.

Then....visit this link:
https://www.americanstandard-us.com/parts-support/faqs/toilets

Good Luck!

You need to replace the handle. Most single-flush toilets have a handle that covers a plastic piece that includes a stem that goes through the bowl. The stem is functions as a bolt held by a plastic nut on the inside of the bowl. When the handle falls off, that stem has broken. If the bowl lid is accessible, you can remove the lid and use the chain to flush the toilet. Dual flush toilets also have a plastic stem or tube that goes through the bowl.

Depending on your toilet, a universal toilet lever replacement may work. These are available at most hardware stores for under $10. For some brands, you may need a brand-specific lever. In a few cases, the part may not be available at hardware centers but is available through plumbing suppliers, plumbers or the manufacturer.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(Note: the nut inside the toilet bowl uses a left-handed thread. This is the only case in plumbing where it's lefty to tighten and righty to loosen.)

If the bolts spin and don't tighten, you'll need to use pliers to grip the nut on theunderside of the toilet while turning the top of the bolt with a screwdriver. Tightenuntil the seat stops wiggling. Fortunately, there's something you can do to keep thetoilet seat from coming loose so often
Loosen the screws with a screwdriver just enough so you can adjust the hinges to reposition the seat. Temporarily reinstall the seat and lid by pressing them back down onto the hinge pins. Close the seat and lid, and align them with the front and sides of the bowl.

Amazon lists one:

Product Description

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Briggs China 7469 130 Toilet Tank Lid

Haha! I had the same problem. Thankfully LO has outgrown it.. In the meantime, try this one:http://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Helper-Toilet-Seat-Lid-Lok/dp/B000GE1MEI/ref=sr_1_17?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1359368246&sr=1-17

Make sure the gasket and it's grooved channel are clean also the inside lid lip where the gasket sits on should also be cleaned. Once all parts are cleaned properly install gasket to inside lid lip make sure it seats to the very bottom of the gasket. If it tends to fall off when installing apply a tick coat of petroleum jelly( Vaseline) to help hold it in place while installing. Hope this helps it did it for me

If you want to be able to just tip the seat and let if fall without that loud slamming clank, look into getting some Drop-a-Seat cushions, a brand new product that is only $4.99 and absorbs the fall of the toilet seat and eliminates loud clanks. They're non-absorbent, have an easy stick-on installation, and are permanent but removable. www.drop-a-seat.com

lightly grease the rubber seal first this will help you slide it into position thats the hard bit now you can fit the lid remenbering to tighten corner to corner so that you get an even pull down

take off the lid on the tank. there should be a chain from the handle to a rubber flapper at the bottom of the tank. sometimes they fall off