How Do You Fix A Slow Toilet?
Do you have a slow-flowing or flushing toilet? Here are some things to try if the weak flush is caused by an obstruction in the bowl’s rim, where water is discharged. Toilets with this problem may quickly accumulate unwanted deposits because the flush leaves portions of the bowl unwashed. • Figure out where the problem is. Fill a bucket or plastic trash can with a gallon or two of water and pour it quickly into the bowl. If it flushes slowly, you probably have a drain clog and the procedures on this page will not solve your problem. See How to Unclog a Toilet. • If your toilet flushes more slowly over time (without “backing-up”), it is likely due to mineral deposits in the holes under the rim. • Most toilets drain into the same waste line, so if all of them flush slowly at the same time, there is probably an obstruction in the main line, not an individual branch line. You may have a talk with the family about flushing feminine hygiene products, stuffed animals, or dirty dishrags down t
Biological waste does not deserve to stay long in your toilet bowl. It should be flushed out immediately, given the odor it creates, which makes your comfort room quite uninviting. A slow toilet delays the process, sometimes even failing to do the job at all. You should fix it as soon as possible. Don’t fret, however. You just need a toilet snake, some vinegar and a pinch of plumbing skills, to deal with this stinky situation. Clear the Water Passage with a Toilet Snake The initial phase of fixing a slow toilet is to remove any physical blockades stuck to the watter passage. With a toilet snake or a long piece of wire, you can dislodge grime and other stuck objects from the passageway. Make sure the instrument you’re using is long enough to reach a significant distance inside the toilet. Procedure: • Wear a pair of gloves, so your hands are covered from toilet water. • Cut off the water supply coming to your toilet. • Affix a vanity mirror to or beneath the inner surface of your toilet
