Last night one toilet would not flush. I looked in the tank and there's no water in there.
I used the other toilet, but then this problem appeared in it, too (no water in tank).
I cannot flush either toilet. I've put a call into a plumber. What could be wrong? If I pour water in the tank, I've heard that the toilet will flush, but what if there's a stoppage? I don't want all that stuff all over my floor!
2007-11-18 02:07:10 · 6 answers · asked by david h 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I still have running water so my water could not be shut off.
2007-11-18 03:02:13 · update #1
It's both toilets, and no, nobody turned off both of the valves! I have two kids under 10 and they would not know how to do that. I know the plumber is probably the best bet, but I'm really just wondering what could be wrong?!
2007-11-18 03:06:35 · update #2
If you have water elsewhere in the home you should check to see if someone turned a valve off somewhere. Otherwise yes, you can poor water right into the bowl to facilitate a flush.
2007-11-18 02:30:19 · answer #1 · answered by lenzix5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stoppage in the drain system will not prevent the tank from filling. It sounds to me like you either forgot to pay the water bill, or the water is shut off to your bathrooms. Does the water run in the sinks or tubs/shower? If so, then the water valve to the toilet has been shut off somewhere. "Friends playing pranks maybe?"
2007-11-18 03:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by wavrnr10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect answer one offers the first valid suggestion. It seems obvious that the SOURCE is at issue; unless you've just been "PUNKED"???
Have you disconneted the inlet hose and tested it to see if there is any flow? Do sinks tub/shower flow? Have you been notified of any disruption in service?
No offense to any Plumbers at all; but this is a Sunday, and I'm certain you might get one to come out, at a premium rate,,,which is valid; but if I was having the problem; I think I'd do all the self testing I could first.
Steven Wolf
2007-11-18 02:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A toilet will not flush if there is no water in the tank! Jeez...! Call a plumber, youre nto ready for DIY.
2007-11-18 02:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by rico3151 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your problem is your water supply. Is it turned off? Do you have a well pump? Is it running? Could your pipes be frozen? Could there be a break in the line somewhere? Are you behind on your bill?
2007-11-18 02:21:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jon R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your water source is the problem...has the water been turned off?
2007-11-18 02:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋