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中文简体Using a soft close toilet seat can be a great way to provide a little privacy in the bathroom. The seats are made with non-slip bumpers to prevent the seat from wobbling or shifting around. They can also be used as a quick release feature for cleaning the toilet bowl. These seats are usually made of plastic or high-impact polypropylene, and they are resistant to chemicals.
When a toilet seat is damaged, it may be necessary to replace the hinges. Depending on the model, the hinges may be adjustable or not. If they are not adjustable, you may need to replace the entire seat. You can find new soft-close toilet seats at the toilet company's replacement part page.
To replace the hinges of a soft close toilet seat, you will need to uninstall the seat from the bowl. This can be done by flipping the plastic hinge covers from the underside of the seat. Some seats are easy to remove, while others require a screwdriver to remove the bolts from underneath.
If the hinges are adjustable, you can move the dampers to a different position. If the dampers are not adjustable, you can try to rotate them toward the back of the seat. However, this may not solve the problem. If the hinges are cracked, they will prevent the seat from closing. If you are replacing the hinges on your seat, it is recommended that you also replace the dampers.
Depending on the manufacturer, some soft close toilet seats may be made with top-fix mounting hardware. This means that you will need to remove the mounting bolts on the top of the seat and thread stopper plugs onto the ends. This may be a simpler solution, but you may also need to use an adjustable wrench on older models.
The second type of hinge assembly is the plastic clip-on hinge assembly. This assembly can be easily removed by flipping the plastic hinge covers from the back of the seat. The bolts that hold the seat to the bowl are usually covered by matching caps. These caps also conceal the mounting hardware.
If you need to replace the hinges on your soft close toilet seat, you can do so at home without the help of a professional. You can buy a replacement for less than $50 USD. You will need a flat head or Phillips screwdriver. If you are unable to remove the seat without removing the hinges, you can use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the cylindrical dampers from the hinge assembly. Once you have removed the dampers, you should be able to insert the new dampers into the hinge assembly.
You may also need to replace the soft-close unit to fix the seat rotation problem. This may be caused by the loss of grease. If you are replacing the soft-close unit on your seat, it is recommended that you use waterproof grease to restore the function of the seat.
