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So you’ve flushed the toilet and the water is rising up to the rim or overflowing. You’ve got a clogged or blocked toilet. A persistently clogged toilet can be a sign of a larger problem. Sometimes a clogged toilet or a blocked toilet is a one-time-deal affair and can be resolved with plunging. However, in the case that the problem is reoccurring, it might be time to call Emergency Plumbing Markham to identify the problem and provide you with a swift solution.

Some of the reasons a toilet might become blocked are because objects or items are blocking the trap, the plumbing vent is blocked or there are main sewer line problems. Older toilets with low-flow may not produce enough pressure to wash away waste. In order for waste to be washed away, the pressure needs to be strong enough or else you get a blocked toilet.

There are things you can do to prevent a clogged toilet. For one thing, only flush toilet paper down your toilet and nothing else. Food, hair and dental floss are big offenders when it comes to clogged toilets.

Consider switching to a modern dual-flush toilet to prevent toilet clogs. Modern toilets are water efficient and provide ample pressure to wash down waste. Contact Emergency Plumbing Markham to get more information on replacing your toilet.

So, you’ve flushed the toilet and the water is rapidly rising. What do you do?

1. If the water is rising, take the lid off the back of the toilet and close the flapper. A clogged toilet can overflow very quickly so make sure to have that tank lid cleared. Push the rubber stopper down to close the hole at the bottom of the tank, that will stop your clogged toilet water from rising and overflowing.
2. Add a few cups of hot water to the bowl and a couple of squirts of dish soap to hopefully break up any clogs in the toilet. Leave this mixture for about half an hour. This will also loosen any toilet clogs making things easier when and if you have to plunge.
3. Grab that plunger! It’s a good idea to run the plunger under hot water to soften the rubber and make it more pliable. That way you’ll be able to form a good seal between the plunger and the exit hole of the toilet. Give the plunger a good few downward strokes. If the water starts to clear, you’ve done it!

Using chemicals to unclog your blocked toilet is not the best option. These chemicals are corrosive and dangerous. They can damage your porcelain as well as cause damage to your eyes and skin if they come in contact. Plunging after adding chemicals is especially dangerous as tainted water can splash up.

Clogged Toilets and Leaks

Sometimes a clogged toilet can cause leaks. If there is a broken seal between the toilet and the floor then you can get leaks. Excessive plunging for a consistently clogged toilet can also cause damage to pipes and cause the wax seal between the toilet and the floor to break. Loose toilet bolts and condensation can also contribute to leaks and dampness on the floor which can damage wood and other materials

Clogged toilets can sometimes clear themselves out over time but it is best not to rely on this method of solving a problem. In the meantime, damaged can be caused to your toilet or pipes and if there is a structural problem causing the blocked toilet it can get worse. Emergency Plumbing Markham are the qualified professionals you need to help you resolve the problem of clogged toilets in your home, once and for all. Do not risk damage to your property or costly repairs that come too late. There is no job we can’t handle.