Toilet clogs are messy and embarrassing, but repeated toilet clogs are just plain frustrating. Test if you have a dual flush toilet, and if not, try making smaller, er, deposits per flush. Toilet paper, paper towels and a variety of non-flushable items can clog your trap and cause a backed-up toilet. A few minutes with a plunger should loosen any blockage and remove the clog. A break in the line, a bad connection, roots, or what we call a belly, can create bad spots where debris can get caught up in your line.
The absolute worst-case scenario for toilet clogs is a broken or damaged sewer line. A belly happens when the ground beneath the sewer line isnt packed well enough.
The flapper is the round device that sits inside your tank and controls the flush of your toilet. The only things you should flush down a toilet are human waste and toilet paper. Even facial tissues can be a big problem.
3) Your toilets trap could be blocked in some way. There are lots of different reasons why toilets can get clogge and its one of the most common questions we get.