Blocked drains

Blocked drains can be another cause of a blocked toilet. Blocked drains prevent water from flowing freely and can eventually cause an overflow.

How to Unblock Your Toilet

When faced with a blocked toilet, it is essential to safely and effectively unblock it. Here are some DIY techniques you can use to unblock your toilet:

Using a Plunger

Using a plunger is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to unblock your toilet. The plunger creates a vacuum that dislodges the blockage by pushing it down the drain.

To use a plunger, follow these steps:

• Fill the plunger with water until it covers the top.
• Insert the plunger into the toilet bowl and firmly press it down.
• Push and pull the plunger repeatedly, creating a vacuum that dislodges the blockage.

Using a Drain Snake/ Auger

A drain snake or an auger is a long, flexible metal wire that can reach far into your toilet drain, dislodging the blockage.

To use a drain snake, follow these steps:

• Insert the drain snake into the toilet bowl drain, twisting it as you go.
• Keep pushing the drain snake until you feel resistance, indicating you have hit the blockage.
• Twist and turn the drain snake to dislodge the blockage.
• Once it is dislodged, flush the toilet to ensure that water drains easily.

If using a plunger or drain snake doesn't seem to work, consult with Drainage Cumbria's professional plumbers to assess the damage.