Lake Worth Plumbing Repair

How to Fix a Clogged Toilet With a Plunger

The first thing you'll want to try to unclog your toilet is a plunger. Do not use drain cleaner, as it is likely to damage your pipes. Instead, place the plunger over the hole at the bottom of the bowl and push and pull the handle up and down. Be sure to do this quickly and forcefully for best results. You’ll want to lay down some old towels or have a mop handy, because it will require some splashing.

If done correctly, the suction created by the plunger will break up the clog and allow the water to drain freely. While plunging a toilet may seem like a straightforward task, there are actually a few common mistakes that people make:

• Not using enough force - When the plunger is only pushed down half-way, it doesn’t create enough suction to unclog the toilet
• Using too much force - This can cause the plunger to slip out of the drain.
• Not maintaining a seal - If the plunger isn’t kept firmly pressed against the drain, the suction will be broken.

If your toilet is still clogged after a few tries, you may need to call a plumber to bring in better tools.

Accurate Diagnosis of Plumbing Problems

Proper plumbing repairs are dependent on the accurate identification of a particular issue. Anyone can spot the symptoms of a plumbing problem, such as slow drains, standing water, leaks, and sewage smells. However, getting to the root of those issues is not so easy. The task of accurately diagnosing a plumbing problem is best handled by professionals who have the proper equipment. At General Plumbing and Air Conditioning, we perform plumbing camera inspections to precisely locate the cause of your drain and sewer issues. This enables us to determine the best possible solution and ensure the repairs made will truly resolve the problem for good.