Instructions for repairing a toilet lid microlift with your own hands
The toilet is a plumbing fixture that makes life easier for a modern person. The ancestors of the toilet bowl appeared in the 1st century BC, but since then their design has undergone changes. Modern toilets have various convenient features, such as a micro toilet lid lifter. Unfortunately, such structures are not durable, sometimes they fail. How to fix a faulty toilet lid microlift with your own hands, we will find out below.
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Before proceeding with the repair of a breakdown, it is worth understanding how a microlift works and what functions it performs during operation. Any basic model used in most modern toilets consists of:
- bolts, with the help of which the device is fixed to the surface of the toilet bowl;
- hinges that ensure proper functioning of the room;
- springs;
- Stock.
As you can see, the device is not complicated, and repair should not be a problem. If you doubt the need to install a microlift for the toilet seat, pay attention to its functionality:
- microlift prevents a sudden fall of the lid on the toilet, which saves you expensive equipment from unnecessary damage. Remember that many lids are quite heavy, their impact can break the ceramic;
- the presence of a microlift frees owners from the need to maintain the toilet seat. This greatly improves hygiene;
- new models are able not only to lower, but also to raise the toilet lid thanks to the motion sensor built into the body. This feature is very convenient, it receives a lot of positive feedback from owners who have tried it;
- reduces the noise produced by the toilet bowl during operation.
To note! The repair of a microlift at home concerns only simple structures. It is advisable to repair the rest of the devices in special services or replace them with new ones.
The main causes of breakdowns and methods of solving the problem
Despite the simplicity of the microlift, its parts often fail, forcing owners to take prompt measures to eliminate the malfunction. Among the common reasons for the failure of a microlift are:
- failure of the automatic door closer;
- wear of the bolts fixing the microlift to the surface of the toilet bowl;
- loosening of brackets;
- problems with the toilet lid;
- exhaustion of the safety margin of the spring.
How to repair a door closer
Repair of most models of door closers is not possible, since they are made in the form of a monolithic structure.Some devices provide for repair, but this can only be done at a special service center, since you will need special equipment and skills to work with it.
Few owners are willing to pay for such services, especially since their price is comparable to the price of a similar new product. If such a problem occurs, it is worth accepting the inevitable and simply buying a new, serviceable part.
Replacement of bolts
The bolts that hold the two devices together are made of soft metals. This leads to accelerated wear and the need to purchase new fasteners. The problem is common and you should prepare for it in advance.
The repair is performed according to the following algorithm:
- unscrew the nuts at the bottom of the toilet, with which the lid is fixed to its base;
- we remove the fixing bolts, after which we install new parts. Carefully tighten the new fasteners, because with strong force the ceramics of the toilet will begin to crack;
To note! For ease of use, it is recommended to turn off the water to the toilet, then drain and remove the tank.
It is not necessary to do this, but it will be much more convenient to work with mounts.
Raise the brackets
The microlift is fixed using metal brackets, which are closed with special protective caps. Over time, they tend to loosen, which is why the whole structure becomes unstable. The tightening of the microlift supports is carried out as follows:
- remove the protective caps;
- we tighten the fasteners until the lid lines up with the toilet tank;
- we check the reliability of the fastening and put the protective caps back in their place.
Remember to tighten the fixings well so as not to damage the fragile ceramic.
How to glue the cover
Users of microlift toilets complain of systematic breakage of the lids. They arise from the carelessness of the owners themselves, when, forgetting themselves, they try to lower the lid on their own.
In this case, excessive pressure on the material occurs, which becomes the cause of the formation of damage.
If you find yourself in such a situation, several paths of further development of events are possible:
- The lid split into several pieces. The worst option is when the damaged part does not make sense to restore. He will no longer have his former strength and his appearance will change for the worse. It is easier to discard such a part, replacing it with a new one.
- A small crack appeared on the cover. Such a defect can be corrected by minor cosmetic repairs. For this, liquid nails are suitable, the use of which will not leave a trace of breakage. Simply apply them to the damaged surface and then hold them under pressure for several minutes. The excess adhesive is removed and the lid is ready for use again.
How to repair a spring
The repair of the microlift spring is impossible for the following reasons:
- most manufacturers of microlifts make their designs non-separable;
- in the case where the structure is foldable, there is a problem with the choice of the spring. They are very specific and it will be difficult to find the part you need.
It's easier to buy a new product and not lose your nerves.
Cover Replacement
Replacing a boring lid with a new one is easy. Enough:
- unscrew the fasteners;
- dismantle the part;
If the fasteners are stuck and won't yield, cut them with a hacksaw for metal.Be sure to keep the following points in mind when purchasing new coverage:
- toilet seat design features;
- bathroom interior features.
Rules of maintenance and operation
Microlift maintenance rules:
- check the current position of the device every 2-3 months. If the parameters are lost during operation, adjust them to the correct values. Otherwise, an excessive load will be applied to the device, which will lead to a decrease in the working resource;
- remember to clean the area around the functional parts of the device. The toilet picks up a lot of dirt, which gradually clogs the parts of the mechanism, disabling them.
