Toilet cover keeps falling off!

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Any suggestions on how to replace a toilet seat the one we have keeps falling off unless someone has an idea on how to fix the existing one, see photos below.

Jean · Answer

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Cj · Answer

It dose not look like it is the right size/shape for that toilet.

William · Answer

A photo of the underside of the seat would help. The brackets in the third photo are supposed to be attached to bottom of the seat.  The cone on the bracket is supposed to be parallel to the back edge of the toilet. The cone part slips into the hinge on the seat. Remove both brackets from the toilet (bolts are underneath) , slip the cone parts into the hinges on the seat, and reinstall the seat. Make sure the brackets don't shift when reinstalling.  This is a bad (cheap) design, because any shifting of the toilet seat will cause the seat to pop off the brackets.

Ange · Answer

It doesn't look like it is the right size for the toilet.  Plus when you buy a new one don't get the plastic type get a heavy one, much sturdier (wood or whatever makes them heavy).

Shawn · Answer

Spend a little, never buy the cheapest toilet seat. You'll have to get 2-4 of those $10 one to last the same as the $20 one and this will eliminate your problem

Swinnen Lisette · Answer

There is nothing so annoying than a loose toilet seat. Because you use it so much during a day, it deserves to be a good one. I know because I clean holiday houses and in the beginning I spend a lot of time refasten all those (cheap) toilet seats. Bit by bit I bought better ones and now these problems are solved. when you by a new seat, be sure to look at the system : never buy plastic because it will never hold.

Sandra.hochberg32 · Answer

Purchase Toilet Tatoos from Colonial Medical,  on line. They come in standard/enlongated and are sanitary.  They cling to toilet lid and can be easily removed. Many themes to pick. I love them.

Sueschmitz42 · Answer

buy the right size seat. you're using the wrong size!!!!

Sandra · Answer

Also, make sure the toilet it level.  This may contribute to the toilet seat moving sideways.  This has happened to me.

Ruth Coates · Answer

The one you have is not the right size may cost more.they have different shapes.yours appears to be an oval bowl. Measure across and top to bottom. Don't buy bargain just not worth it.

Ginny · Answer

Wrong size. Measure toilet and take measurements with you when purchasing a new seat. Make sure screws are tight when the seat is installed.

Lyn2398900 · Answer

Mine has plastic screws underneath it, so I just tighten them.  If that's the problem.  Probably not your problem.

Sum11988274 · Answer

I thought it was a seat, not a cover

Tine Schneider · Answer

Toillettensitz ist zu klein-falsche Größe!

Lori · Answer

I replaced the cheap plastic screws that came with the seat with metal ones.....they didn't come loose again.  Also, I can see your seat does not fit the toilet bowl.  I agree with the others:  measure, make a paper pattern, and get one that fits the shape of the bowl....and if it comes with plastic screws get metal ones.  THAT should fix the problem for good.

Kimberly O'Hara · Answer

It looks too small. And it's the oblong shape. Mine has screws underneath that you tighten.

Tracy · Answer

Had the same problem, but I found a Mayfair toilet seat at Walmart that is guaranteed to stay tight, Mayfair Slowclose Elongated Wood Toilet Seat

Robert Heath · Answer

If it is sliding around I have found some silicone around the screw hole helps to make it not slide and once it set up the screw cannot move from side to side in the hole.  The brass screws are worth the investment also

Julie M · Answer

It looks like there's a pin that the hinge would slide onto.  Are the two pins facing opposite directions, so the seat can't slide clear off?  You might have to take one off by unscrewing it underneath and then replace it with the seat in place.

Cindy Ptak · Answer

Either replace plastic screws with longer metal ones, or replace toilet seat with an old fashioned wooden seat, again with substantial screws.

Deborah Anthony · Answer

I got these they work great, https://www.amazon.com/Compac-Safe-T-Bumpers-...

Diane Taylor Noel · Answer

It looks to me like you are using a round toilet seat for an oval toilet bowl.  Is your toilet round or oval? That may be the problem but it is difficult to tell from the picture.

David Hold · Answer

My problem was pins that hold lid and seat to the mount that gets bolted down wand to keep sliding out. So Dremel a hole thru the mount of lid or seat into pin. Then tiny nail or if u have salvage screws from tossing an item put in holes

Redcatcec · Answer

Looks like someone is moving on the seat for whatever reason, and that has caused to seat to disengage from the toilet. Buy a better toilet seat next time, they will attach better.

Dee · Answer

Your toilet cover is not the proper size nor shape. Measure and get a new one. Also make sure you get one with plastic mounts and bolts that you can tighten underneath or the kind that are removable the seats are detachable, both for cleaning purposes and for easy replacement. A toilet seat is usually comprised of the seat and a lid. Some people like decorative lids or padded seats, or whatever. They consider it part of the bathroom décor and want to be able to change it whenever desired.

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