The bathroom is a high-traffic area in any establishment. If there are issues with your bathroom plumbing system, it can affect the whole functionality and comfort of the room.
A toilet isn’t just an amenity; it’s a necessity. When the bathroom is experiencing problems, it’s essential to find the cause and repair it as quickly as possible. If no amount of flushing clears the issue, then there might be a more significant issue. It’s also possible that your routine is interfering with the functionality of your toilet.
A recurring toilet issue may be caused by flushing foreign objects, the toilet, or the plumbing system. If you have chronic problems with your toilet, it may be due to one of the following issues:
Older Low Flow Toilets
Many older products do not perform as well in modern times. To address this need, manufacturing companies continue to innovate by producing new designs or adding features to their existing lineup. Whether designing a new high-efficiency toilet or adding new features to roof hatches, the manufacturing world continues to adapt to the changing needs of the modern world.
If your building still has early model low-flow toilets, this may be the problem. Older low-flow toilets do not have enough pressure to push through the trap and drain. Weak flushing pressure can leave some material behind, which causes clogs. Sometimes, you need to fully open the supply valve so that there is enough water in the toilet tank, and the pressure can then clear the bowl. Check for leaks in the waterline and cracks in the fill valve and replace these if you notice they are worn.
To fix this, replacing your old low-flow toilet with a new model with high flush pressure is a sure-fire way to eliminate constant clogs. In the meantime, decrease the amount of toilet paper that’s flushed.
Flushing Non-Flushable Items
Using the toilet to dispose of non-flushable items is also a leading cause of clogs. You should never flush baby wipes, cotton balls, diapers, or other hygiene products down the toilet. Otherwise, drain clogs will form, and you will need to call on a local plumber to deal with the situation.
Excessive Use of Toilet Paper
Although it is safe to flush away toilet paper, using too much will clog the drain. Excess toilet paper or some two or three-ply varieties won’t dissolve and will stick in the pipes.
Clogged Sewer Line
In some cases, there is no issue with your plumbing fixtures or individual drain lines; instead, the problem is with the main sewer line. Clogs in the sewer line are a hassle because they can impact the drainage and plumbing system’s ability to move waste, causing problems across your entire property. When this happens, you will need to call a plumber or a professional drain cleaning service to address outside factors, such as tree root penetrations, sewer line infiltrations, or breaks in the sewer line that need repair.
By following these simple suggestions, you can keep your toilets and plumbing systems in good working order, so you don’t have to keep calling your plumber for repairs.