Clogged Toilet

[teejk]

Remember that the "trap" for a toilet is built into the fixture itself (unlike other plumbing). And unlike other fixtures it has a 3 or 4" pipe once it exits. My guess is that something foreign (like a towel or a stuffed animal or a piece of clothing) got in the fixture. Get a new wax ring and proceed to remove the toilet, then use your specialized toilet snake from the bottom. My guess is that you should not see much water in the piping but if you do then you know you have a problem "downstream" (you should hope not because then the attempts to remove it will only push the problem further). Btw, those big sponges are great for removing as much water as you can before you start.

 

[Thomas]

The best clog remover I've and doesn't hurt pipes nor septic.

Granular Drain Cleaner Crystal Swift by Utility Mfg

Safe for use on porcelain Quickly and efficiently restores flow in small drains and grease traps When mixed with hot water, it dissolves grease, hair and other organic waste A non-acid, odorless formulation which contains coated crystals for extra punchBrand: Utility Mfg.

 

[TomSeller]

The best clog remover I've and doesn't hurt pipes nor septic.

Granular Drain Cleaner Crystal Swift by Utility Mfg

Safe for use on porcelain Quickly and efficiently restores flow in small drains and grease traps When mixed with hot water, it dissolves grease, hair and other organic waste A non-acid, odorless formulation which contains coated crystals for extra punchBrand: Utility Mfg.

Is that safe for a septic tank? Did nit see that on the website. Found fir it. Some drain cleaners wipe out the bacteria in the tank.

 

[kenmac]

Remove the two bolts holding the toilet to the flange. Turn toilet upside down and remove what ever is stuck in the S trap of the toilet. Replace wax ring bolt toilet back to the flange . Problem solved

 

[Firemanbuck82]

And, once you clear the clog, put more roughage in your diet:laughing::laughing:

 

[ultrarunner]

Being in property management I have found all manor of things in toilets..

Sometimes the only solution was to pull and take the toilet outside, lay on side and flush with hose...

Kids toys, tooth brushes, keys, cell phones... all in addition to feminine hygiene products...

The worst offenders lately are anything labeled flushable!!!!

Be sure to check the floor flange (Toilet Bend) that it free flows when the toilet is off...

 

[Gary Fowler]

The worst clog I ever had was from my mother in law pouring hot candle wax into it and flushing it. I had one heck of a time getting all that clog out. Almost all the wax was hung up in the toilet internals. I only found this after removing the toilet a couple times, snaking the line then using a water hose and everything was draining fine. The toilet would flush ok with water but as soon as toilet paper was added to the mix, it would stop up again due to all the toilet tissue hanging up on the hard wax.
About 3 wax rings later and lots of hosing and probing the toilet P trap, all was well. I did give mother in law a good lashing about what to put down the toilet.

 

[beowulf]

And, once you clear the clog, put more roughage in your diet:laughing::laughing:

Your post reminded me of this: While researching garbage disposals for my daughter on Amazon, I read the questions posted there to see what all I might learn. I came across (and saved) the following - an actual, verbatim copy of a question and answer posted on Amazon pertaining to a garbage disposal.

Question:
Would it make sense to attach one of these to a toilet or would soggy paper be likely to clog it up?
Answer:
If you require a disposal attached to your toilet, perhaps the best thing to do is change your diet.

 

[EddieWalker]

It's one of two things. Something is caught inside the toilet itself, or it's your septic tank.

Is there a clean out anywhere between the toilet and the tank? Can you access and open up your tank? I would check the tank first and make sure it's not backing up all the way to your toilet.

If the tank is fine, remove the toilet and figure out what's in the trap in the toilet. I've found hot-wheels, army men, plastic dinosaurs, small dolls, legos and most commonly, candy sticks like the ones used on suckers, or Popsicle sticks to be the problem.

To remove the toilet, I like to position a furniture dolly right in front of it. Then after undoing the two nuts holding it in place, I just lift it up high enough to get it on the dolly. No mess, and no water sloshing out of the toilet. If the the drain pipe is clear, roll the toilet to where you can work on it, and start searching for what's inside of it.

 

[teejk]

It's one of two things. Something is caught inside the toilet itself, or it's your septic tank.

Is there a clean out anywhere between the toilet and the tank? Can you access and open up your tank? I would check the tank first and make sure it's not backing up all the way to your toilet.

If the tank is fine, remove the toilet and figure out what's in the trap in the toilet. I've found hot-wheels, army men, plastic dinosaurs, small dolls, legos and most commonly, candy sticks like the ones used on suckers, or Popsicle sticks to be the problem.

To remove the toilet, I like to position a furniture dolly right in front of it. Then after undoing the two nuts holding it in place, I just lift it up high enough to get it on the dolly. No mess, and no water sloshing out of the toilet. If the the drain pipe is clear, roll the toilet to where you can work on it, and start searching for what's inside of it.

I think OP mentioned that his wife's toilet is ok.