The toilets are dirty and embarrassing, but frequent toilet clogs are annoying. There are various reasons toilets get blocked. It guides various reasons your bathroom may be susceptible to becoming clogged.
1: Something Is Stuck in There
There have been many odd things from toilets, usually toys. Kids seem to begin their scientific careers by trying out the home’s plumbing. If water alone flushes well, but something solid becomes stuck, it’s most likely the problem get caused by an object that is foreign to you.
Products for feminine hygiene get frequently used as a cause. There’s a chance that women could try to flush toiletries because they don’t know what else to do and are embarrassed to inquire. If you host a lot of guests, ensure there’s a garbage bin covered that is easily accessible from the toilet.
The only items that need to get flushed down the toilet are toilet paper. It is not Kleenex, paper towels, floss, or any other entity. Plumbers from all over the globe agree these “flushable” wipes are not flushable. It is a good idea to try and flush your t-shirt.
2: You’re Using the Wrong Paper or Too Much
Once in touch with water, toilet paper gets designed to decompose fast. However, some brands don’t dissolve correctly. We’ve witnessed expensive “luxury” and low-cost toilet paper brands that fail to break down properly. The paper we’ve seen can be nearly as durable as newsprint.
If your toilet isn’t flushing smoothly, even when you’re flushing water, there could be a build-up from organic matter and toilet paper in the pipe. You’ll need to use the Plunger or snake or call an authorized plumber to visit with a high-quality snake.
If you discover you’ve got a clog, change brands as soon as possible. It is also possible to flush before wiping for more considerable deposits.
3: Your Toilet’s Not Strong Enough
If the toilet isn’t clogged every day, but only when certain people use it, it could be the reason. People who eat a lot of animal products can produce “poo” that is solid and more likely to get stuck, even though we’re plumbers and not doctors. Certain medications may cause the same effect.
Add a few servings of fruits and vegetables daily to your daily diet. Talk to your physician about this since this can be harmful to your body’s internal organs!
Suppose you cannot resolve the problem from a health perspective. In that case, purchasing a powered-assist toilet with more power to flush is possible. These get typically found in public restrooms, where they cannot take risks with blockages. The good thing is that they aren’t as expensive as regular toilets but use more water.
4: There’s Not Enough Water in Your Tank
If there’s a problem with your water supply line to the toilet, it could mean that the tank might not fill. As a result, there isn’t the correct amount of water flowing into your bathroom when flushing.
The most straightforward way to confirm is to ensure the control knob for the water supply line may be open. It is also possible to check with your plumber whether the rubber float in the tank is too low.
5: Poor Design of Toilets
As with everything else, a bathroom can be well-designed or poorly. Many toilets with low flushes function perfectly. The size of the hole, the “throat” positioned in the toilet’s drain, the angle of the bowl, and other elements of the bathroom’s design can all help or hurt how effectively you flush. Flushing uses a tiny amount of water. Although I’ve heard specific complaints regarding low-flush toilets, the issue gets restricted to them.
6: Disseminating Concerns
The drainage system requires airflow to function. It prevents an air vacuum from forming and holding the wastewater. Find out more information about how this system works here.
Suppose you’re experiencing issues in the vent pipe connecting to your home’s roof. Sometimes, the vent gets incorrectly designed or installed, and there could be a blockage within the line, for instance, the accumulation of old leaves. In that case, the pressure alone could be hindering the proper flush.
7: Your Water Is Too Hard or Too Chlorinated
Hard water is brimming with minerals such as calcium. The minerals get stored in the toilet, particularly within the drainage pipe. When your bathroom appears old and is an ineffective flusher, it could be the cause. It is possible to have the drain repaired or purchase water softeners. Ottawa has more challenging water than soft However, this issue predominantly affects rural areas, where people depend on water wells.
In cities, the chlorine we add to wastewater to fight bacteria may harm your toilet’s rubber or plastic parts. Incorrect seals in the bathroom could affect your toilet’s ability to flush.
If the Plunger Doesn’t Work, Contact a Professional
As you can observe, there are a lot of things that could happen to an unclean toilet.
If your toilet is blocked or has difficulty flushing, and the plunge does not solve your issue, it may require some effort to find the root of the problem. It’s time to seek professional help from certified professionals from Ottawa Plumbing Service. Call (613) 317-1682 or email us at info@ottawaplumbingservice.com.
