Clogged toilets are the bane of the homeowner. They can happen at the most inopportune time and are not always easily remedied. Fixing a clogged toilet can be as simple a few good pushes on a plunger. Other times, clogged toilet repairs can be much more work. What it takes to unclog a toilet depends largely upon what the reason is behind the clog. There are several causes for a clogged toilet and therefore several different means of clearing those clogs. Here are some of the most common causes for a clogged toilet:
- A foreign object lodged in the toilet is common problem, especially in homes with small children. Small toys or toothbrushes are common culprits. Often times an object is beyond view and the fact that there is something in the drain pathway is not easily evident. Clogs that seem to keep recurring in a toilet may be due to a foreign object.
- Blockage in the vent pipe. If the toilet’s vent pipe has a blockage it can affect the flushing ability of the toilet.
- Too much waste at once. Too much paper and organic waste trying to flushed at once can clog a toilet and make a real mess.
A professional plumber will have the tools and experience necessary to determine the reason behind a clogged toilet. He will be sure to check the vent stack as well as the toilet drain for blockage. A plumber will also have a plumbers snake to sure as an auger to break through clogs or fish out foreign objects. If necessary, a plumber can lift the toilet from its seating and then reseal and set it in place again. If the plunger isn’t solving the problem, call your plumber.
