Common Toilet Clogs And Preventions

Perhaps one of the greatest household inconveniences is when a toilet becomes clogged. This is one of those projects that it is necessary to fix right away. The toilet is always being used, and therefore ignoring the problem or casting it aside simply cannot be done. There are quite a few common mistakes that people make, but luckily there are some easy fixes to make sure that those problems are dealt with, and do not return.

Too Much Being Asked Of The Toilet

One of the most common toilet clogs stems from a person using too much toilet paper. This can either be by accident or sometimes younger kids like to get into mischief and stuff too much toilet paper down the toilet. A way to prevent this is to remember that less is more. Toilets cannot handle a lot of the stuff that people tend to flush down them. Many don't realize this, and it leads to clogs. If a person wants to eliminate clogs, they have to be mindful of what they put down the toilet. Switching to a lighter, one ply toilet paper, that dissolves easier might also be a good option to try out.

Some people do not realize what a toilet can and cannot handle which leads to all sorts of products being flushed down such as diapers, wipes, tampons, etc. Not all toilets are meant to be able to easily handle these objects, and therefore it's not always the best idea to get flush happy.

Low Flow Toilet

A low flow toilet is a problem that many people don't even realize they have. If a person has an older house that they bought or are renting, it's possible that the house came with an older toilet. Older toilets don't work as well and are much weaker than the newer models that are out their. If a toilet is clogging frequently, then it might be a good time to invest in a new one all together.

It's tough but when it comes to these toilets no matter what a person does, they might not flush like a person is used to. Sometimes making sure to keep the toilet clean on a regular basis will help it to work faster.

Water Levels Drop

Another common problem is seeing that the toilet is clogged, and immediately checking the toilet bowl. A person may notice that there is hardly any water in it! This could be because something is stuck. Here's where a flashlight and a little peering in becomes a big help. Whatever is stuck needs to be dislodged for the water to fill back up, and the bowl to work again.

Avoid the embarrassment of an untimely toilet clog, call Roman Plumbing at (727) 858-3412 to keep your Trinity throne flushing!