How To Fix A Blocked Toilet <1080p — 360p>

Before you dive in, suit up. You are entering a biohazard zone.

If the plunger fails, you likely have a compacted clog further down the toilet’s internal trap or the drainpipe. A toilet auger (also called a closet auger) is a specialized tool with a protected metal cable that won’t scratch your porcelain.

Insert the cable into the drain and turn the crank handle clockwise. how to fix a blocked toilet

Ensure the rubber flange is tucked into the drain hole to create an airtight seal.

This guide will walk you through the safest, most effective methods, from the simplest plunger technique to more advanced solutions. Before you dive in, suit up

There are few household heart-stopping moments quite as distinct as watching the water level in a toilet bowl rise higher and higher, threatening to breach the rim. Before you panic or call an expensive emergency plumber, take a deep breath.

Pour one cup of baking soda followed by one cup of white vinegar into the bowl. A toilet auger (also called a closet auger)

When a plunger fails, an auger is your best bet for deep obstructions.

A flange plunger, rubber gloves, old towels.

Lay down old towels or newspaper around the base of the toilet to catch splashes. 2. The Plunger Method (Best First Step)

Follow with a bucket of hot (not boiling) water poured from waist height. The pressure and heat often break up organic clogs. Avoid boiling water, as it can crack the porcelain. 2. The Standard: Using a Plunger