Knowing the cause of your toilet clog is the first step in having it removed. If plungers or store-bought drain cleaners are not working, it is time to call Lodder Brothers Limited for professional assistance. For severe clogs deep in your piping, we will conduct a video pipe inspection to locate the source of the clog. Read on to see how our professional services can help you get your toilet back in order.
Your neighbours in Guelph and surrounding areas in Ontario have been looking to us for all of their plumbing needs, including clogged toilet problems.
How to Prevent a Clogged Toilet
You toilet is possibly one of your most used appliances in your household. However, it doesn’t get much attention when it is running properly. But once something goes wrong, it can throw everything out of whack. A clogged toilet is at the very least an inconvenience. Preventing a clogged toilet helps save you the headache of dealing with such a disaster. Here are a few tips to prevent a clogged toilet.
- Be careful of what you flush down the toilet. Many homeowners throw caution to the wind and flush practically anything and everything. Doing so can not only cause your toilet to clog, but it can cause major damage to your plumbing.
- Keep your toilet tank clear. Installing a shelf over your toilet is fine, but housing numerous items on the tank itself is a recipe for disaster. These things can be knocked off and accidentally flushed, resulting in a clogged toilet.
- If you notice you have a slow drain, address it immediately. Waiting until the problem gets out of hand can result in more than just needing clogged toilet repair, but other plumbing work as well.
Dealing with a clogged toilet is no fun at all. If you are having issues with your toilet, call a professional plumber to come out and take a look.
How We Solve Clogged Toilet Problems
It can be difficult to figure out what's blocking your toilet. There could be an object trapped in your pipeline, or the problem could be the main line of your plumbing system. No matter the problem, we have the tools and equipment to handle it.
Our video cameras are flexible and water resistant. They can easily trace the bends of your piping and provide real time footage of what is going on inside your pipes. This allows us to solve the problem without having to remove your toilet or dig up your property.
Simple clogs can be removed with an auger or snake. These tools are safe on your toilet and will ensure that your unit won't get damaged during the process. Other removal methods, such as chemical drain cleaners, can actually speed up the deterioration of your pipes.
What Causes Toilet Clogs?
There are various factors that can affect the normal flow of your toilet. It can range from neglect on the individual's part to underlying problems with your sewer line.
Simple clogs can be caused by foreign objects getting flushed down the toilet, such as small toys and diapers. Your pipes are not designed to handle anything more than water and natural waste. Even excessive toilet paper getting flushed down can become difficult to break down and eventually build up to cause clogging problems.
More severe clogging deep in your sewer line can lead your toilet to overflow. These are often brought about by corrosion, cracked piping, and even tree root invasion. If the source of the problem lies in your sewer line, we will provide options for repair.
