how do i fix my toilet without calling a plumber?

Question

when i flush the toilet , the water rises, and it doesnt actually flush
i think something might be clogging it, like toilet paper or something.
how do i fix this without calling a plumber?
is there a product u could use to loosen up the clog or whatever it is.

Answer 1

a toilet Plunger.... or a toilet Snake might help.................

Answer 2

The easiest thing to use is a plunger, or force-cup. It is a rubber cup fitted to a wooden handle. They come in various shapes, but every home should have one.

Wearing eye protection would be a good idea before using this, or any tool.


Holding the wooden handle with both hands, you place the cup against the opening in the bottom of the bowl and push down HARD. You may have to do this more than once.



These tools will clear most toilet clogs, but if yours will not come free you may have to look elsewhere.

The most common clog in toilets is disposable napkins that cannot pass. You may be able to pull the obstruction free with a mechanic's tool called a retriever claw. This is a long, flexible, sheath that contains several flat, steel, wires inside and it will have a spring-loaded handle that pushes downwards, to push the wires out of the sheath, where they will open in the manner of a claw.

You would push this tool down and around the bends in the toilet until you reach the obstruction, then try to grab it with the claw. Be patient.

If still no positive result, you need a plumber's snake. This is a coiled metal tool, usually with a tapered, bulbous end, and a handle that uncoils the cable/metal which, in turn, pushes around the bends in your toilet. Snakes come in many lengths, but a small one will usually do for home needs.

In using it, the end is pushed as far as possible into the toilet and then pressure is maintained while turning the handle to unroll/uncoil more cable and push the end farther through the toilet, thus finally clearing the clog.

After clearing, flush the toilet several times before using it again.

Answer 3

You didn't say whether the water level dropped or stayed near the top?

I had a situation where the toilet didn't "flush" but did drop down to the proper level in short order. (Did lots of drain cleaning/plunging to no avail.) All other house drains worked fine.

To make a long story short I opened the tank lid and noticed that the water was not up to the prior level. It seemes the float had slid down the wire and the tank was only 2/3rds full. So I didn't have enough water volume to create the flushing effect. All I had to do was adjust the float back to the prior level - fixed at no cost!

Answer 4

I wouldn't say: No toilet paper in the toilet, but no baby wipes in the toilet & no Q-Tips in the toilet. The baby wipes don't brake up with water because they are made to be used wet. Toilet paper breaks up and biodegrades. Q-Tips sometimes stay at the base of the toilet's drain forming a bridge that will give you flushing problems. If your toilet's drain is clogged passed the toilet trap, you may have to rent a drain clearing machine at Home Depot. For this you tap into the pipe fron the access outside the home. You may need to ask a man to do this work for you since the machine is heavy and the work is dirty. Have a water hose ready for clean up and wear rubber gloves. You can always try Drano acid, there is a slim chance that it will work. You say the problem is solved, but it may return, if it does try this and good luck!

Answer 5

There are about 20 holes under the rim of a toilet that water goes thru that might be plugged up with hard water deposits. Take a piece of stiff wire and push it thru the holes a few times to make sure they aren't plugged. I had the same problem and this is what I did to fix the problem. I hope this helps you out.
Good luck

Oldman

Answer 6

If you live in a house (not apt) Check the vent on top of the house over the bathroom. You could have a bird nest or something cloging the vent. I used a water hose to clear mine out . but be careful if the clog is to much it will come up in the bath. You could use a snake to remove whatever it is also.

Answer 7

Try using a TOILET AUGER part no. 4CX11 from www.grainger.com. They are relatively easy to use for clogs that are not too far from the location of your toilet. Good luck!

Answer 8

Home Depot, Lowes, etc. plumbing Dept.

Ask question there and purchase/do what they recommend.

(Before going try this: fill pail/wastebaket with water and dump in)

Answer 9

Don't even think about it ! ... call the plumber and let him fix it otherwise you'll put yourself in a messy problem !
and you might screw things more !

Answer 10

Please do call in the plumber.This effect means the drainage pipe is jammed,hence instead of draining away water is coming up.Unhygienic and smelly .

Answer 11

bite the bullet call the plumber!!!