Does it seem like you’re always dealing with a clogged toilet? Are you plunging your toilet more than you would like? This is definitely not a fun problem to have! While most clogged toilets can be fixed with a plunger, others may require further exploration. Let’s look at some of the common reasons for a clogged toilet.
Flushing Items Down the Toilet
While we would like to think our toilets could handle flushing anything we put in them, this is really not the case.
The only things you should flush down a toilet are human waste and toilet paper. Other items placed in the toilet are not made to break down in water the same way toilet paper is.
Here are items that are commonly flushed but shouldn’t be...ever:
- Tampons
- Feminine hygiene wipes
- Facial tissues
- Paper towels
- Diapers
- Hair
- Cotton swabs
- Dental floss
- Condoms
- Cat litter
Many of these items are commonly misconstrued as being safe for your toilet, but they are the leading causes of clogged toilets. An easy fix is to place a wastebasket near the toilet so you can throw these items away easily.
At Your Homes Services, we offer quality services and are your trusted clogged toilet repair company. We will correctly diagnosis the reason for your toilet’s clogging and fix it once and for all. Call our plumbing company today for your Tampa Bay home!
Blocked Trap
The trap is an S-shaped curved pipe that runs directly behind your toilet and separates your toilet from the drain line. The way the pipes are shaped help pump the sewage out of the toilet to the outside, but also due to the shape it can be susceptible to blockages.
The pipes can hold on to debris that is not easily flushed causing backups and clogged toilets and eventually cause the water to stop flowing past.
Sewer Line Problems
A toilet can become clogged due to issues further down the plumbing system. Common issues with sewer lines could be from tree roots or even clogs in the sewer line. These issues cannot be fixed by a plunger.
A qualified plumber at Your Home Services can do a video inspection to see the issue and then professionally clean out your sewer lines. Call our team of 5-star technicians today!
Faulty Toilet Parts
Sometimes your toilet may be clogged due to faulty mechanical parts. These parts can include the flapper, float, or fill valve. The tank that houses these parts may find itself without enough water pressure to properly remove the waste and refill the toilet again.
A plumber at Your Home Services can diagnosis these faulty parts and replace them to ensure your toilet is functioning at maximum capacity.
When the Clogs Got to Go, You Need a Pro
Clogged toilets can be more than an inconvenience. Not all of your clogged toilet issues can be repaired or fixed by using a plunger. Your best and most effective way to stop plunging is to work with a qualified and experienced plumber.
At Integrity Home Solutions we have seen just about every toilet problem around, so rest easy knowing we will find a solution for your clogged toilet service needs. Call Integrity Home Solutions at (813) 531-9480 and protect your home’s plumbing today!
