How to Fix a Toilet that Keeps Clogging Up

2/11/2021 (Permalink)

If a clogged toilet has made a mess in your house, contact the experts at SERVPRO in Fort Worth for professional water damage restoration services.

It seems that you use the plunger so often that you may as well leave it by the toilet.

So, why is the toilet getting backed up so often and how do you fix a toilet that keeps clogging up?

Reasons Why a Toilet Keeps Clogging Up

It could be the age of the toilet, plumbing issues, or user error. Below are the common causes of toilet backups. 

• The toilet is old - First-generation low-flow toilets manufactured in the 1990s don’t flush materials as well. 
• Materials - Not all toilets and not all plumbing can cope with “flushable” wipes, baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, cotton balls, hair, or dental floss. 
• Fill valve malfunction – The fill valve controls how much water collects in the tank, so there is enough water for the next flush. Without enough water to thoroughly flush the toilet, it becomes clogged.
• Blockage in the pipes - The toilet isn’t clogging, but a blockage in the pipe(s) causes a backup.
• Sewer line issues - The problem is not above ground with the toilet or plumbing, but below with a blockage in the sewer line. 
• Plumbing vent damage – The plumbing vent is compromised, and this throws off the pressure needed for movement through the pipes.

Solutions for a Toilet that Keeps Clogging Up

Wondering how to fix a toilet that keeps clogging up? Here are things to try when your toilet backs up.

• Replace the toilet - If you have a low-flow toilet from the 1990s, upgrade to a newer one with an updated design.
• House rules - Make a habit of only flushing a reasonable amount of toilet paper. Everyone using the toilet should be made aware that flushing anything other than toilet paper could cause a backup.
• Check the fill valve - It could be that your toilet tank isn’t refilling properly. Open up the tank and check if there is enough water in the tank and check if the fill valve appears to be broken. Repair as needed.
• Call a professional - If you’ve tried everything to fix the toilet itself and there are still backups, there may be a problem with the plumbing or sewer line. These issues need to be diagnosed by a professional plumbing or sewer line service in Fort Worth.

Contact SERVPRO for Bathroom Water Damage Restoration

If toilet backups left a nasty mess, call SERVPRO for Fort Worth water damage restoration. Not only will we thoroughly clean up the wastewater, but we also use professional drying techniques to prevent mold growth. 

In the case of a sewer backup, we get close to the contamination with personal protective equipment so that you don’t have to. 

We can also help with many household repairs including plumbing. We’re here to take your call 24/7 at (817) 589-1499.