The toilet in question does not overflow, nor does the tank. The bowl just fills up with water and then slowly the water level goes down. As far as I can tell there is nothing clogging the pipe. Why won't it flush out?
2007-02-25 02:33:16 · 9 answers · asked by Andrew El 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The flapper in the tank determines whether or not it dumps all the tank water and fully flushes.
You first make sure that chain in there is adjusted to proper lenght, Shorten it to the point where the lever immediately pulls on the "rubber flapper" At that adjustment it should flush all the water out of the tank. If it does not, you need to replace that flapper. You can get a new rubber flapper at Lowes for about $2 and it is so easy to replace, it is hanging on in there by two ears with holes in them. Slip it off those ears and replace it.
I am sure if you do this it will fully flush. I do not agree it is an obstruction in the big pipe, that would plug to the point it wouldnt even flush, and i think you are describing a "flapper problem" as ive discussed above.
2007-02-25 06:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a few reasons for this happening some of which have been mentioned but here are 2 more. Some toilets have 2 adjustment screws on top of the tank fill mechanism (American Standard is one), one for the ball float height (water level) and one that controls the bowl refill speed. If the water fills the bowl as fast as it leaves you don't really get a flushing action, but not many toilets have that feature it depends on which one you have. Also if it is an older toilet and you have mineral deposit problems with your water the small hole located in the throat of the trap can get clogged over time. When you flush a jet of water exits that hole and initiates a siphoning action which gives you a good flushing action. If it is blocked you get the symptoms you described. Some newer toilets don't have these but most do.
2007-02-25 03:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by Manchine66 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it's not blocked? Get a plunger. Put some dish soap down it. Plunge away. If not, your vent is probably plugged up. The vent goes out the roof. It's a pipe sticking straight up about 3 inches in diameter. Get a snake or even a garden hose and see if you can unplug it.
2007-02-25 02:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by Corey S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a plunger, Flush the toilet and plung like crazy you have something clogging it , make sure the plunger is covered with water and no air in cap the underside
if you pull up and have heavy to meduim resistent you need to plung really good.
the toilet should swirl even and slightly rapid
2007-02-25 02:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by mr_jim51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a blockage, if it fills up instantly it could be local, ie inside the toilet bend. If I went to this as I am a plumber I would be looking for a blockage initially. If the bowl fills up slowly its your syphon inside the cistern.
2007-02-25 02:44:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
clogged vent going through the roof. Possible bird nest or something
2007-02-25 02:40:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a vent that goes through the roof, this is plugged.
2007-02-25 02:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by BUBBA~THE~POOCH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a septic tank, it could be full and need pumped out.
2007-02-25 02:42:46 · answer #8 · answered by terry b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
septic tank is full. If you don't get it pumped it will overflow and soon
2007-02-25 03:21:06 · answer #9 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋