If there's one thing that a homeowner dreads facing is a clogged toilet. This type of disturbance is always the most disliked. Many people try to resolve this matter on their own, but oftentimes it is better to call a professional plumber to properly handle the situation.
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What Causes Clogged Toilets?
Toilet paper can be the cause of a clogged toilet. Many brands feature solid and durable toilet paper to take care of business. Though purchasing these brands isn’t a bad thing, when an overabundance is being used your plumbing may have difficulty breaking the product down.
Foreign objects in the toilet are not an uncommon cause of clogs. In our experience, we have found toys, combs, toothbrushes, and other items lodged into the plumbing system causing detrimental problems. Most items can easily be retrieved by a professional, but it’s important to be mindful of the items your children, or even pets, are placing into your toilet so as to avoid further damage—or worse, a full toilet replacement.
What Are Some Professional Solutions?
Oftentimes, additional water needs to enter the system in order to properly dispose of the contents. Special chemicals can help break down toilet paper to the extent that a toilet can effectively flush, but if you’re having to use these chemicals more often than not, you should consult with a plumber.
Our team of experts always carry the proper tools to assist in a clogged toilet. One of which being a plumbing auger. These useful cable-like tools are used to loosen and remove clogs. If you suspect you need a line flushed or auged, please contact us immediately.
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How Can You Avoid Toilet Clogs?
Our society is focused on conservation and using less when possible. These ideas certainly can be applied in terms of clogged toilet prevention. As mentioned earlier, there is nothing wrong with using thick toilet paper for daily use. However, the problem occurs when too much is put into a toilet.
Families with small children can reduce the possibility of a toilet clog through education. Instruction as to what can be put in a toilet can keep a unit from clogging when children are present.