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Plumbing Experts in Abingdon, MD, Share Important Facts for Homeowners About Clogged Toilets

Abingdon, United States - February 24, 2020 / PlumbCrazy /

No More Clogged Toilets

Did you know it’s possible to never get clogged toilets in Abington again? Sound like a myth? It’s not! Clogged toilets are believed to be commonplace for most households. If a few months go by and you haven’t had a clogged toilet, the question is why not.

However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Going for an entire year or longer without the issue of clogged toilets is entirely possible. Keep reading for the best tips and tricks plumbers know for keeping your toilet clear of clogs.

Why Do Toilets Clog Happen?

clog toilet reasonsThere are numerous reasons for clogged toilets, and thankfully, many of them can be prevented before they contribute to significant clogging issues. One of the most common causes of clogged up toilets is trying to flush too much toilet paper. While toilet paper is made to be flushed, it’s only intended to go down in small quantities.

If too much toilet paper gets flushed down, for any reason, it can tend to get caught in the corners and turns of your pipes. When the paper cannot flush down properly, it will cause water and solid matter to back up, and a clog will form. Another cause of clogged toilets is flushing non-flushable items.

Every plumber knows the only truly flushable item that should go down your toilet is toilet paper. Anything else should be thrown into a trashcan and disposed of properly. Even products that say they are “flushable” should not be flushed down the drain. These “flushable” products do not break down fast enough and are often the cause of toilet clogs and backups in toilet piping.

How Does This Get Fixed?

So what happens if you do encounter the dreaded clogged toilet issue? Thankfully, plumbers have all the necessary tools on hand to help you out and get your pipes freely flowing, once again. The first thing to do is try and plunge the clog through. Sometimes the extra force of the water being flushed down the drain will be enough to dislodge the clog.

fixing clogged toilets

If, however, this isn’t enough, it’s time to pull out the big guns. Every plumber carries a tool called a “snake” or auger. This is a long instrument that can work its way through your pipes and forcibly push the clog through your pipes until it can reach larger pipes that connect your plumbing to the sewer system.

Tips for Preventing Toilet Blockages

preventing clogged toiletsWhen thinking through how to prevent clogged toilets, the steps are rather simple. Firstly, ensure you only flush toilet paper down your toilet. Even if products are labeled as “flushable,” they should not be flushed down your plumbing. Next, only flush a small amount of toilet paper at a time.

It could also be beneficial to first flush solid waste, then follow this up with flushing toilet paper. This ensures you won’t be flushing too much at once and provides plenty of water to push down waste products.

By simply applying these two tips to your daily plumbing use, you’ll cut down on your risk for clogged toilets dramatically. If you encounter a clog after one flush, try plunging before flushing again. Your clog is more likely to come free at this point than if you try repeatedly flushing, instead.

Your Leading Plumbing Company

PlumbCrazy is Abingdon, Maryland’s number one plumbing company four years in a row. They serve all plumbing maintenance, installation, replacement, and emergency needs. PlumbCrazy brings over three decades of experience to their jobs, provides on-time service, and a customer-first approach.

Contact Information:

PlumbCrazy

1302 Continental Dr
Abingdon, MD 21009
United States

Steve Bogan
(410) 679-7575
https://www.plumbcrazy.biz/

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