Hey y’all, Stephen Jordan here, owner and CEO of SMJ Plumbing in Slidell, Louisiana.
A clogged toilet has a way of getting your attention at exactly the wrong time. One minute everything is working fine, and the next, you’re standing there wondering why the water is getting higher instead of going down.
A clogged toilet is common, but that doesn’t mean it should be ignored.
What Causes a Toilet to Clog?
Most toilet clogs happen because too much material is being flushed at once or something was flushed that shouldn’t have been.
Common causes include:
- Too much toilet paper
- Wipes and other non-flushable items
- Paper towels
- Children’s toys or other objects
- Older toilets with weak flushing power
- Buildup or blockages farther down the drain
And here’s a good rule of thumb: if it isn’t toilet paper or waste, it probably doesn’t belong in the toilet.
Signs You May Have a Bigger Problem
Not every toilet clog is a one-time event. If your toilet is constantly clogging, drains slowly, makes unusual gurgling sounds, or causes water to back up into other fixtures, there may be a larger plumbing issue.
Repeated clogs can sometimes point to a blockage in the drain or sewer line.
Don’t Keep Fighting the Same Clog
A plunger can take care of some simple clogs, but if your toilet keeps giving y’all trouble, it’s worth finding out why.
At SMJ Plumbing, we’ll locate the cause of the blockage and determine the best way to get your toilet working properly again. Sometimes the solution is simple. Other times, the problem is farther down the line.
Either way, we’d rather help y’all fix the problem than have you discover it at the worst possible time.
Keep Your Toilet Trouble-Free
Be careful about what goes down the toilet, avoid flushing anything that’s labeled “flushable” unless you’re sure it’s appropriate for your plumbing system, and don’t ignore repeated clogs.
Because nobody wants their toilet to become the most exciting part of their day.
If y’all have a clogged toilet that won’t cooperate, give SMJ Plumbing a call. We’ll help get things flowing again and keep your bathroom doing what it was designed to do.
— Stephen Jordan
Owner & CEO, SMJ Plumbing
Slidell, Louisiana