Is it the case that your toilet plunger has recently become your most trusted companion? If your toilet continues to clog and you’re splurging once a week, it’s a total pain. You and your family may require a change in your routine in the bathroom, or your toilet may need repair.
Don’t be worried. It is a typical plumbing problem. Learn about the most common causes of frequent toilet clogs and the best option to fix or replace your toilet.
1: Non-Flushing Flushing Items
Sorry that your toilet isn’t an empty trash container. It’s intended for human garbage and toilet paper. Don’t be enticed to eliminate “embarrassing,” messy, or dangerous items through the plumbing in your bathroom.
The toilet could get blocked whether entirely or partially if you attempt to flush items that are not flushable; therefore, don’t flush these items down the toilet:
- Disposable diapers, wipes, tampons, cotton balls, and dental floss are examples of hygiene items.
- Inactive substances get found in capsules, liquids, and pills.
- Fats and cooking oils
- Car care products, such as paint, cleaning products, antifreeze, paint, and similar
2: Older Low Flow Toilets
Low-flow toilets were a great idea when first introduced a few years ago. It used just 6 liters of water per flush compared to the standard 13-26 liters; it conserved a significant amount of water over time.
However, most first-generation low flow toilets could get better referred to as “low flush toilets.” Their flawed design resulted in them not having enough flushing power. What result? A toilet that is constantly clogging. The best option is to replace “Beta” models with modern bathrooms.
3: Low Water Levels
It could cause an unclogging toilet if the water level in the bowl isn’t high enough. The low water level could be the result of:
- the toilet tank is not complete enough because of an improperly adjusted the float
- blocked plumbing vents OR
- If you find that the bowl gets cracked in a damaged toilet bowl, you’ll need a toilet replacement as broken porcelain is complicated to fix.
4: Too Much or Toilet Paper That Is Too Thick
All toilet paper can be flushed, according to the principle. However, in reality, the opposite is true. Ultra-soft and soft 3 or 4 plies and quilted toilet paper usage are easy on the bottom but tough on your toilet. This sort of toilet paper stretches rather than dissolves properly, resulting in clogged toilets. It’s the same when someone in your family uses excessive toilet paper in a single sitting.
5: Toilet Clogged Trap
Have you observed the curving portion that is of your toilet bowl? It’s the trap for your toilet, similar to a sink’s P trap. Both contain water to stop the harmful gasses of sewer lines from leaking into the bathroom.
Sometimes, clog-causing objects could enter the trap. Using a toilet’s flanged plunger or a toilet auger, you might be able to release the obstruction. If you don’t, you’ll have to contact a professional plumber to address the problem.
6: Sewer Line Clog
If your house has multiple toilets that are constantly clogging, it could be due to a problem in the main sewer pipes. Clogs in sewer lines could result from the accumulation of waste materials and even those disgusting non-flushable or tree roots causing damage to the sewer line. This issue is too complicated for DIY repairs; consult a reputable plumbing company for sewer line repair.
7: Blocked Toilet Vent
If it’s not too old, your plumbing system at home has roof vents. They funnel fresh air into your plumbing system to prevent tension in the air, which could hinder the flow of drain lines.
Your toilet’s plumbing should be clean regularly with a garden hose. It can take away pine needles, leaves, or twigs. It can also remove nests created by rodents and birds — all possible causes for a toilet to get blocked too quickly.
8: Hard Water
Defined Magnesium deposits on everything it comes into contact with due to an overabundance of magnesium and calcium dissolved in the water—even your drain line for your toilet. The sediment can make the pipe’s openings narrow and restrict water flow when left long enough. It is another reason for the bathroom becoming clogged.
Expertly-trained professional drain cleaning services can resolve the issue. To prevent this problem in the future, installing a complete home water softener or filtering system is an excellent solution.
Ottawa Plumbing Service Will Get Your Toilet Working
Contact (613) 317-1682 & Email: info@ottawaplumbingservice.com to the licensed plumber at Ottawa Plumbing Service for toilet repair or replacement. We’re the local experts you can trust within The Greater Ottawa Area.
