Why a Soft Close Toilet Seat May Not Work？

A soft close toilet seat is a convenient and practical addition to your bathroom. Designed with special toilet seat hinges, these seats lower very slowly and make no noise when they are in the closed position.

These toilet seats are a great choice for households with small children. They help prevent small hands from being trapped by a heavy toilet seat and provide privacy in the bathroom.

They are also a good choice for households with late-night bathroom trips where the slamming of a traditional toilet seat can disturb sleep. They are also a good choice for families with elderly people or those who live with someone with disabilities, as they do not cause a loud clatter when they are in the closed position.

There are many reasons why a slow close toilet seat may not work as it should. These include:

The hinges might not be working properly. If this is the case, remove the seat and inspect the hinges to see if they can be adjusted.

If they aren’t, they might need to be replaced. This is an inexpensive and straightforward fix.

You might need to lift a cover on the hinge assembly or pry it off to reveal the cylindrical hinge dampers.

These dampers are made of a plastic cylinder filled with a thick, waterproof grease or a viscous silicone that creates resistance. If they crack or burst, this can mean that the lid or seat doesn’t close as quietly or slowly as it should.