Preventing Blocked Toilets & Clogged Drains

If your toilet is slow to flush or has a weak flush, chances are there is a clog forming in your toilet drain. Similarly, other drains around your home will display symptoms before a plumbing nightmare occurs. Blocked toilets and clogged drains are two of the most common plumbing problems so we decided to write this post letting you know what to look for and how you can implement some simple preventative maintenance.

Preventing Clogged Toilets

Are there foul smells coming from your clean toilet? Is the toilet flush weak or slow? If the answer is yes, it is highly likely a clog is forming in your toilet drain. However, if you catch the problem early, it is possible to prevent it from getting worse and ensure it doesn’t happen again.  Our top toilet maintenance tips include:

If your toilet overflows when you flush, you need to contact a plumber straight away. However, if the clog is minor, you may be able to solve the problem yourself. Check out the video below to find out how.

 

Preventing Clogged Drains

The most obvious sign of a clogged drain is slow running water. Sinks and showers shouldn’t take longer than a couple of seconds to drain, and bathtubs should drain in a circular motion (this indicates the water is flowing continuously).  Gurgling sounds and strange smells are also indicators that it’s time to call a plumber. The good news is that blocked drains are relatively easy to prevent. Try these simple tricks to keep your drains running freely:

Looking for a plumber in Nowra? Healthy Plumbing is your local plumber with over 22 years of experience. We service services all of the Shoalhaven so get in touch with us today. 

 

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