2006-08-14 08:48:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In most cases a clogged toilet can be opened by using a force ball type plunger, (A). A regular suction cup plunger, (B), will seldom do the job. A force ball type plunger exerts a great deal more pressure for cleaning toilets than the regular type. Be sure to have sufficient water in toilet bowl when using the plunger.
If the plunger does not clear the clogged drain, use a closet auger. Start the auger or snake into the bowl and continue to crank it until it becomes tight. This cranking and pulling action will usually bring up the object that is causing the clogging. If the closet auger is not effective, use a small snake in the same way as described for opening lavatory drains.
If neither the plunger, the closet auger, nor the snake removes the obstruction, it may be necessary to remove the toilet from the floor, turn it upside down and force the obstruction out from the top or bottom. If it becomes necessary to remove the toilet from the floor, use either a wax preformed "O" ring or fresh plumber's putty in reseating the toilet when it is replaced.
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2006-08-14 13:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by etcher1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, attempt to do so with a plunger. If it does not unclog right away, wait a couple of days. Sometimes (really), the stuff in there blocking it will dissolve with time. Your next step, if still blocked, is a snake. Get one, comes with instructions, from a hardware store. This should work and get whatever is blocking the toilet out, which obviously you don't try to reflush down. If those steps don't work, call a plumber. Do not put Drano or equivalent down the toilet, it could seriously damage it, if not meant for toilets. And even if it is meant for the toilet, it might splash on you when you flush, and that will burn your skin severely.
2006-08-14 15:58:17 · answer #2 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a plunger doesn't work, try liquid plumber. If that doesn't work, then you probably need to get the pipes snaked, or possibly replaced.
2006-08-14 15:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by heffinator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the Plumber's Helper out of the closet and start plunging.
2006-08-14 15:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plunger
2006-08-14 15:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by di05712 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your diet
2006-08-14 15:55:34 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Biker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋