Clogged Kitchen Sink
Stuck in a plunge?
Clogged toilets can be a pesky mess. There are different levels involved with addressing the root cause of the clog. Simply unclogging it and moving on won’t warrant a future backup. Unclogging methods include plunging, using an auger, or using a snake machine. The depth of the clog will ultimately determine which method is best suited to resolve the issue.
Identify The Different Methods Used To Unclog A Toilet
Using a Plunger
If the backup isn’t further down the line, a simple use of a plunger should do the trick. Frequent backups are caused at the root of the toilet. You can purchase a plunger at a local hardware store to take care of this issue.
Unclogging with an Auger
To unclog a toilet with an auger, we insert the flexible cable into the bowl and carefully feed it into the drain by turning the handle. The auger will break up or grab the clog. Once cleared, we retract the auger and flush to ensure proper flow.
Common Causes of Clogged Toilets
Your drains can be very sensitive, so it’s important to keep them clear of any items that may obstruct the normal flow of waste. Below are the most common items we find that cause backups.
Baby Wipes
Any type of wipes should not be flushed out the toilet. Even if the packaging states “flushable”. These items will bulk together and create a larger problem down the line.
Feminine Products
Another big NO – NO! Feminine products are objects that do not dissolve or break apart. Flushing these products will guarantee a future backup and even worse if not addressed promptly.
Paper Towels
Believe it or not, paper towels have a huge impact on your toilets clogging. Paper towels can cling onto roots, turns in pipes, and other sections in your drains which leads to a backup.
Using a Specialized Snake
Another method would be to use a snake machine to tackle tough toilet clogs by feeding a long, motorized cable into the drain. The machine’s rotating action helps break up or remove stubborn blockages deep in the pipe. Once the clog is cleared, the plumber retracts the cable and tests the toilet to ensure proper drainage.
Damage at the Main Line
If the backup is not clearing through the toilet, this may indicate a deeper underlying issue. To clear a backup, we’ll use a mainline snake, a powerful tool designed to tackle blockages in the main sewer line. The long, heavy-duty cable is fed into the clean-out or access point and advanced through the pipe. As the motor rotates the cable, it cuts through debris, roots, or other obstructions. Once the blockage is cleared, the plumber retracts the snake and checks for proper drainage.
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