It’s not hard to tell if a toilet is clogged. It is tricky to determine if it’s just the toilet or the blocked plumbing system.

This article will help you determine if the toilet’s plumbing system is clogged and what to do about it.

How to Know If the Plumbing System Is Clogged

Here are a few signs indicating a blocked drain in your toilet. Remember that all draining lines are connected, like a network that shares the same base, and one can be affected by the other.

• Slow water draining in the sink, bathtub, shower, kitchen sink, or anywhere you have water not draining correctly.
• Toilet water overflows
• Water comes back into the sink
• Water builds up in the shower

To check for slow draining, observe if there is any water overflow in any of the plumbing fixtures. You may also hear a gurgling sound if there is an issue. Another indicator is a sewage smell, which worsens the clogging in your drainage or plumbing system.

How to Tell If the Main Sewer Is Clogged

If the main sewer is clogged, water will overflow into several plumbing fixtures as it cannot pass by the main one that is being blocked.

Here’s how you can test to see if the main sewer is clogged:

• Go to the bathroom sink, turn it on, and check if the toilet water starts rising.
• You can also turn on the washing machine or dishwasher and check for an overflow in the kitchen sink, for example.
• Does the water rise in the bowl when you flush the toilet? If it doesn’t grow in the toilet bowl, you should check if it bubbles in the sink.

You may need to call a plumber if you see overflowing water or gurgling when trying any of these tests. You can also try to loosen the clog by following some tips.

Ways to Clear Out the Clogged Toilet

Before calling plumbing services, you can unclog your toilet on your own. But keep in mind that a professional will help avoid any future issues and detect the underlying reason that caused this clogging issue in the first place.

The line may be broken or damaged, which cannot be fixed without the proper experience and tools.

• If you don’t have a plunger, you can use a drain snake to unclog the toilet drain.
• You can also use a wire coat hanger.
• Pour hot water mixed with a few cups of vinegar. This will create a chemical reaction and may unclog the toilet.
• Pour water into the bowl mixed with dish soap to loosen up the clog.
• You can also try a wet-dry vacuum.

Is Your Toilet Clogged? We Can Help!

We know that a clogged toilet can’t wait for regular office hours to be fixed. Need a helping hand? Feel free to call the emergency Sydney plumbers at Wilco Plumbing, and we will be right there to help you!

Call us at (02) 9186 3371 or contact us online.