Freeze/Thaw Toilet Wax Ring

feb · 08-10-2015, 08:51 PM

I have an older toilet that sweats a lot during humid days. I'm used to it and plan accordingly. But this evening I just noticed that there was water on the floor but don't recall it being humid or sweaty today. As I started to think about what else it could be I though maybe the wax ring has failed. Then started wondering if these wax rings aren't meant to sit all winter in an unheated house. Wondering if others have seen any failure of the wax ring over the years in conditions like that.
Could freezing temps ruin the wax ring?

08-10-2015, 08:51 PM	#1
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 210 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Freeze/Thaw Toilet Wax Ring I have an older toilet that sweats a lot during humid days. I'm used to it and plan accordingly. But this evening I just noticed that there was water on the floor but don't recall it being humid or sweaty today. As I started to think about what else it could be I though maybe the wax ring has failed. Then started wondering if these wax rings aren't meant to sit all winter in an unheated house. Wondering if others have seen any failure of the wax ring over the years in conditions like that. Could freezing temps ruin the wax ring?