Clogged Toilets

Clogged toilets may be caused for several reasons, but the most frequent causes are:

• Low performing toilet.

• Large stools and/or too much paper.

• Foreign objects not intended for flushing.

A special note; if you flush your toilet and the waste comes up in another toilet, sink, shower or tub, the toilet itself is not clogged. You have a clog further down the line, probably in your main sewer line.

For the do-it-yourselfer, steps to clear a clogged toilet are as follows:

• For a toilet in good shape, a good plunger is the first choice. When a plunger is used correctly, it will force a surge of water down the toilet and hopefully move the clog down to the main sewer line. But be careful; if the clog does not move, the surge of water needs to go somewhere, possibly splashing back at you.

• If the clog is too stubborn for a plunger, the next step is to use a toilet auger (also known as a snake or cable). The toilet requires a special auger, due to the potential risk of chipping or cracking the toilet.

• If the other techniques do not work, the last resort is to disconnect and pull the toilet to clear the clog. This allows access into the toilet and main sewer line, and allows for the use of other methods and more powerful line cleaning equipment.

We recommend extreme caution when using any of the above referenced techniques and tools. If you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself, do not know how to perform these recommendations, or are not successful, give us a call. It will be our pleasure to service your needs.

If you are looking for a toilet repair contractor in the Sacramento or Placer area, please call us today at 1-888-SLOW-DRAIN or complete our online request form.