Clogged toilets can be an immense hassle in any household, leading to foul smells, unhygienic conditions, and potentially even water damage if left untreated. If yours keeps clogging up, it must be addressed quickly for optimal performance and cleanliness. Neighborhood Plumbing has plumbers in Carnegie to help with all your plumbing needs.
Fixing a toilet that keeps clogging is often not a difficult process; there are steps to prevent clogs and solutions you can implement if yours already are clogged up.
Step One: Determine the Source of the Clog
Before attempting to unclog a toilet, you must understand its source. Clogs often result from build-ups of waste and toilet paper in pipes; other factors like flushing non-flushable items, malfunctioning flush valves, or issues with sewer lines could also contribute to their blockage.
To diagnose the source of a clog, start by inspecting your toilet bowl and drain pipe for any obvious blockages. A plunger or auger may help break up further downstream clogs if none exist.
Step 2: Employ a Plunger
A plunger is one of the most reliable tools for unclogging a toilet. To use it effectively, begin by filling your bowl with enough water to cover the head of the plunger before positioning it over the drain hole and pumping vigorously for 20-30 seconds until water starts draining from it again – that indicates you have successfully cleared any obstructions to drain away!
If a plunger doesn’t do the trick, try an auger to loosen any stubborn blockages.
Step 3: Leverage an Auger
An auger (also referred to as a plumbing snake) is a flexible tool used to clear away further down drain lines of any obstructions that have formed. To use an auger effectively, feed its cable until resistance is felt in your drain before rotating its handle clockwise to break up clogs before pulling out its cable.
If your plunger or auger cannot clear away a clog, professional plumbers may be required to resolve this problem.
Step Four: Prevent Future Clogs
Once the clog has been cleared, preventative steps must be taken in order to avert future blockages from reoccurring. Some effective means include:
- Flushing only toilet paper and waste can help prevent clogs in your system. Do not flush non-flushable items like paper towels, feminine hygiene products, or baby wipes down the toilet. Consider purchasing a low-flow toilet that uses less water per flush to help reduce potential clogs occurring.
- Regularly clean your toilet to rid itself of bacteria, mold, and mildew that could potentially contribute to clogs. Install a toilet auger that will break up any blockages in the drain line before they become more serious problems.
- These simple steps can lower the likelihood of future clogs and ensure your toilet runs efficiently for years.
Neighborhood Plumbing
At Neighborhood Plumbing, we understand the frustration associated with having a clogged toilet can be. Our team of skilled plumbing professionals can quickly and effectively address any issues hindering its use – whether using an auger to clear blockages or performing more extensive repairs to your sewer line – no matter the job size. We take great pride in offering prompt and reliable service as part of our dedication to ensure your complete satisfaction with our work. If you are dealing with an obstruction in your plumbing, don’t hesitate to call us so we can get everything back in working order again!