I've been using a wax-free seal for about a year now, and so far it's holding up nicely. One thing I'd suggest, especially since you mentioned your toilet shifting slightly, is to double-check the bolts and flange condition. Even a tiny bit of rocking can eventually cause trouble, regardless of seal type. Tightening things up or adding shims underneath can really help prevent future leaks... learned that the hard way myself after a minor bathroom flood last summer. Good luck!
Definitely agree about checking the bolts and flange—seen plenty of toilets shifting just enough to ruin even the best seals. Had a client last year convinced he needed a whole new toilet after repeated leaks. Turns out, the flange had cracked and wasn't holding the bolts steady anymore. Quick flange replacement, couple of shims, and problem solved. Might wanna inspect yours closely before jumping to bigger fixes... could save you a headache or two down the road.
"Turns out, the flange had cracked and wasn't holding the bolts steady anymore."
Yeah, been there, done that... and got the soggy socks to prove it. 😂 Another sneaky culprit I've found is uneven flooring. Had a toilet that kept leaking no matter how many wax rings I sacrificed to the plumbing gods. Turned out the tile underneath was just slightly uneven, causing a tiny wobble that kept breaking the seal. Couple of plastic shims later, and it was rock solid. Might wanna check your floor too—sometimes it's not just the flange that's out to get you. Good luck, toilet battles are the worst!
Had a similar issue once—thought it was the flange too, but turns out the bolts themselves were stripped. Did you check if they're still gripping properly, or are they spinning freely? Sometimes it's the smallest thing causing the biggest headache... plumbing, right?
Had something similar happen to me a while back—turned out the wax ring had shifted slightly when I installed it, causing subtle leaks and instability. Didn't even notice until things got messy. Have you checked if the wax seal is still properly seated? Sometimes even a tiny misalignment can lead to bigger issues down the road... plumbing's always full of surprises, isn't it?
