Repairs For A Toilet That Backs Up

A toilet is a plumbing fixture that is frequently used, as it is needed for disposing of human waste on a regular basis. Due to how frequently a toilet is used in a household, it can be frustrating when it begins to function in a problematic fashion. Worse than a toilet that does not flush is one that continuously backs up and causes human waste to overflow onto the floor. If you have been plunging your toilet more than usual and cleaning up overflowed waste, your toilet needs professional attention. Your toilet might need a major repair that is not easy to perform without the skills of a professional plumber.

What Causes a Toilet to Frequently Backup?

A common reason for a toilet to backup is from too much toilet paper being used, especially if the paper is thick. For example, it can take thicker toilet paper longer to break down than thinner paper, which can lead to the paper lingering in the plumbing lines for a while. Feminine products and other items that should not be flushed down a toilet can clog up the plumbing lines as well.

A leaking tank can also cause a toilet to back up. The reason is that when water leaks out of the tank, it reduces the pressure that is created for flushing waste out of the bowl and fully through the plumbing lines.

Can a Backed-Up Toilet Affect Other Fixtures?

A backed-up toilet can affect other plumbing fixtures and put a household at risk of being exposed to the toxins in human waste. For example, the waste from the toilet can flow out of the faucet in the bathroom sink. When the waste enters the faucet, feces and urine can get stuck inside and contaminate water as it flows out. The waste can also travel through the plumbing lines into any of the other plumbing fixtures in your home. The main sewer line is usually the culprit in such a situation.

Why Should a Professional Plumber Be Hired?

You should hire a plumber because you should not have to plunge your toilet every time it is flushed. Continuously plunging could be related to a hard-to-reach plumbing line needing to be cleaned or repaired, or the main sewer line might need a repair. A plumber can repair the plumbing lines as well as repair the toilet if a new tank or other part is needed. You might need to get a new toilet installed, and a plumber will let you know if it is necessary or not.

Contact a local plumbing service, such as Rob's Septic Tanks Inc, to learn more. 


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