A clogged toilet can be incredibly frustrating. No matter how many times you run the water, it just doesn’t make any progress. Luckily, clogged toilets don’t have to be permanent fixtures in your home. If you have a clogged toilet, it’s important to act quickly before it gets worse and more expensive to fix. In order to avoid calling in a plumber and paying for a sewer cleaning service, there are a number of things you can do at home before calling a professional. Once you know what the problem is, you can try to fix it by yourself, minimizing the cost of repair. For example, if your toilet is clogged with toilet paper and other paper products that are not biodegradable, you can try some DIY methods to unclog it quickly without having to call a plumber. However, if you have tried everything and the toilet still won’t flush, don’t hesitate to call a plumber for help. There are many different types of plunger-like devices that can be used to unclog a toilet. Whether it’s a toilet auger, a shovel, a plunger, or some other device designed to clear a clogged toilet, here are some things you need to know about how to unclog a toilet using these tools:

Check for any visual clues as to what’s causing the clog.

Before plunging, take a look at the toilet bowl and the trap (the pipe below the toilet). The trap is what traps all the water that flows down the toilet, stopping it from escaping back up the pipe. If there is toilet paper or other paper products in the trap, the toilet will clog. If there is hair or some other solid material in the trap, the trap is likely the culprit. Hair can get caught in the trap and cause the toilet to back up.You can unclog a toilet by removing the trap and flushing water through it. However, it’s important to be careful when removing the trap. The trap is the portion of the toilet that controls when water flows into the bowl, so it is very important that it is intact and doesn’t get damaged.

Try plunging the toilet.

A plunger is often the first thing most people think of when they have a clogged toilet, but it is not always the best tool for the job. In fact, plunging a clogged toilet can easily push waste backed up into the toilet bowl by causing the toilet to overflow. A clogged toilet that has been plumped is often even worse than before. The best way to unclog a toilet is to use a toilet auger. A toilet auger can easily break through even the hardest of clogs by spinning the end of the blade vigorously like a metal corkscrew.The key to successful toilet unclogging by plunging or using a toilet auger is to plunge or auger the right way. You need to remove the water trapped in the toilet bowl, not just the toilet paper. You can do this by spinning the bowl on a 45-degree angle (away from the wall) to break the water seal. Once the water has been removed, the toilet will flush again.

Rigid plungers can break pipes.

While a plunger is a good tool to try to unclog a toilet, it cannot be used on all types of pipes, including those made of cast iron or copper. A plunger with a thick bottom and a thick handle can cause damage to these types of pipes. It’s best to use a flexible rubber plunger when plunging a toilet to avoid breaking the pipes or damaging the toilet. A flexible rubber plunger is ideal for cleaning out a clogged bathtub or shower, but is not recommended for cleaning out a clogged toilet because it might push waste farther down the pipes rather than up.

Conclusion

Clogged toilets are annoying and costly to fix. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do at home before calling a plumber. First, try flushing the toilet with cold water to see if it unclogs. If it doesn’t, you know it’s a build-up of scummy material and not just a clogged pipe. You can try spinning the toilet bowl with a toilet auger or plunging the toilet to unclog it, but be careful not to cause too much damage. If the toilet doesn’t unclog, then it’s time to call a plumber.