First, below is what not to do. Dont keep flushing and flushing, hoping that this will be the time the toilet magically repairs itself. Its not going to occur, and youll only add even more water to the bowl. Occasionally that water will eventually drain back out, but if it doesnt, your repair task will be that much harder.
Your initial step in actually repairing the toilet is to apply some rubber gloves and put some old paper or towels you are to sacrifice on the flooring. If it overflows, youre not going to desire what comes out all over your bare flooring.
Next, get a pail of cool water and pour it down the drain. You want the water to have some pressure behind it, so stand up and pour it from around chest level. Ensure not to pour too fast if the water is not helping to push out the obstruction, then it will only sit in the bowl. Ensure you dont pour it to over halfway up the bowl in case you have to use your plunger, it will only splash everywhere.
If that doesnt work, it is time to shut off the water system and grab the plunger. The plunger should be underwater for the best outcomes, so if there is insufficient water in the bowl, add some so that the plunger is submerged. Ensure the plunger covers the hole in the bowl totally, then give it a couple of firm, quick pumps. Occasionally this will suffice immediately and the water will drain.
If the plunger is not working, often a combination strategy is required. Get some hot water but not boiling and dump it into the bowl. Then, add a couple of squirts of dishwashing detergent Tucson Arizona Plumbing Contractors . Allow to sit and separate the clog. Then plunge once again. Occasionally alternative procedures will separate a challenging obstruction.
Should these tricks fail, the last trick you have up your sleeve is a chemical drain cleaner. Should that fail, then it is time to obtain the plumber in. Nearly every clogged up toilet can be repaired in the house without professional help. Simply remember to turn the water system back on prior to the following flush.